ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | STRATEGIC LEARNING, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
Code | ULMS522 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr ES Hughes Work, Organisation and Management E.S.Hughes@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
12 |
6 |
30 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 12
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120 mins X 1 totaling 12
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60 mins X 1 totaling 6
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Private Study | 120 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Individual essay plan. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 0 | ||||
Individual assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 100 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: Provide students with knowledge of the principles and current issues and trends relevant to strategic learning, training and development; Support students’ development of subject specific and key transferable skills necessary for employment positions related to the management of human resources and occupational psychology; Provide opportunities for students to acquire a range of analytical techniques required for the effective operational and strategic design of learning, training and development using online, face-to-face or hybrid approaches. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will have a critical understanding of the strategic importance of learning, training and development and how it impacts employee engagement, motivation, well-being, organisational performance, innovation and creativity. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to critically evaluate psychological and HRM learning theories and trends to understand their relevance to the ongoing development of people and a learning culture. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to explain the importance of micro-level activities, systems and processes that influence the development of learning in a dynamic and complex organisational context. |
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(LO4) Students will have a critical understanding of integrated approaches to learning and development, including succession planning and talent planning. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the training cycle, including how to engage with stakeholders to identify learning needs; training design and current engaging methods of delivery, e.g. face-to-face, online or hybrid methods, social collaborative learning etc., creation and curation of learning content; transfer of learning and impact; and evaluation. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to describe and evaluate individual and organisational enablers and barriers to learning, training, and development in a variety of contexts. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to apply and adapt different models of learning facilitation, consulting, coaching and mentoring across a range of contexts. |
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(LO8) Students will recognise the importance of acting ethically and professionally with a demonstrated commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity and to continuous personal and professional development. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Teamwork |
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(S4) Organisational skills |
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(S5) Communication skills |
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(S6) International awareness |
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(S7) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S8) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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2 hour lecture x 6 weeks |
Syllabus |
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Indicative topics on this module will include: The learning organisation; A review of HRM and psychological learning theories and application in the workplace; Skill development and employability; Training cycle 1: Training needs analysis; Training cycle 2: Design, implementation and delivery of training; Training cycle 3: Training transfer, embedding of learning and evaluation; Integrated approaches to learning, training and development at work; Communities of practice, talent management and succession planning; Social and organisational barriers to effective learning, training and development. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |