Module Code: H7SFDLD
Long Title Strategy and Future Developments in Learning & Development
Title Strategy and Future Developments in Learning & Development
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: EDITH RACHEL DOHERTY
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the key factors influencing achievement of strategic objectives in varying organisational contexts and their impact on L&D practice
LO2 Assess current organisational priorities and the associated issues and causes
LO3 Examine how L&D strategies can respond to and exploit the opportunities arising from varying contextual factors
LO4 Identify emerging trends and challenges in the profession
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Business Context of Learning & Development
External analysis of the business context using tools such as iPESTLE, or Porters 5 forces. Internal analysis of the organisation and its business context using tools such as SWOT Contemporary factors impacting business decisions such as EU, Brexit, talent shortages, recession etc Current priorities of organisations in Ireland
Organisation strategy
Explaining organisational strategy Connections between organisational strategy and learning & development strategy How learning & development supports organisational strategy
The future of work
How technology is shaping the future of work Sustainability and the impact on organisations Demographic shifts such as ageing, population migration How these factors impact learning & development strategy and practice
Future Trends in Learning & Development
Self-directed and social learning The curation vs creation of learning & development Future developments of technology in learning & development – both synchronous and asynchronous.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
A project team will prepare a paper that comprehensively addresses the requirements of Learning Outcomes 1-4. The team will then make a presentation of their paper to a team of assessors. Each member of the team must be prepared to answer questions on any aspect of the team’s work. The Q&A session will be robust and used to assess the learners on an individual basis. In completing the team and individual elements of the assessment requirements, learners will be expected to show evidence of outside reading and of utilising sources of professional good practice to support their discussion and arguments made. Marks will be awarded for breadth and depth of research and demonstration of understanding of practical implications
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Assessment will involve the re-submission of the project. One re-submission attempt only will be allowed.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 21 Per Semester 1.75
Independent Learning Independent learning 104 Per Semester 8.67
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.75
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Carbery, Ronan; Cross, Christine. (2019), Human resource management Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Taylor, S. and Perkins, G. (2021), Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment, CIPD Kogan Page.
  • Doloriert, C., Boulton, W. and Sambrook, S. (2017), Facilitating collective and social learning, CIPD Kogan Page, E-book.
  • Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S. (2020), Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management practice, 15th ed. Kogan Page.
  • Armstrong, M. (2021), Armstrong's handbook of learning and development: a guide to the theory and practice of L&D London, Kogan Page.
  • Cross, Christine; Carbery, Ronan. (2015), Human resource development: a concise introduction, Palgrave.
  • Beardwell, Julie and; Thompson, Amanda. (2017), Human resource management: a contemporary approach, Pearson Education, Harlow, United Kingdom.
  • Page-Tickell, R. (2018), Learning and development, 2nd ed. CIPD Kogan Page, London.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bingham, T. and Conner, M. (2015), The new social learning: connect, collaborate, work, 2nd ed. VA: ATD Press, Alexandria.
  • Hart, J. and Jarche, H. (2014), Social learning handbook: the next generation of learning practices in the age of knowledge sharing and collaboration, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies, London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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