A 2000 word assignment - 100% (Tests All Learning Outcomes)

To understand and apply a range of learning theories, concepts and approaches in order to build and manage effective learning environments and processes. In particular, the following:

Collaboration in building knowledge-productive environments
Collaborative processes to support creativity and innovation
Organisational roles, structures and networks to support learning and the management of knowledge.
The relationship between learning and performance
Processes and resources that facilitate learning and support learners
The importance of integrating learning with working
The assessment of learning
The contribution of communications and information technology to individual and organisational learning.
The contribution of organisational learning and knowledge management to the achievement of organisational objectives.
Contemporary and future issues in the learning environment

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF : THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LEARNING AT WORK AND THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE
Knowledge & Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT THEORIES
Analysis

3. COMMUNICATE INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT, IN WRITTEN FORM, EFFECTIVELY
Communication

Libraries
Module website
Lecture notes and handouts
The Internet

FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ONLY

Harrison, H and Kessel, J. (2004) 'HR in a Knowledge Economy: An Organisational View' Palgrave/Macmillan. Basingstoke.
Reid, M.A., Barrington, H, and Brown, M. (2004) 'Human Resource Development: Beyond Training Interventions' 7th Edition. London. CIPD.
(ISBN 1843980134)

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.