EDIT 6609 Human Resource Training and Development

This course examines the primary role of human resources development (HRD) in the organization to help people and organizations effectively manage change. This highly interactive course focuses on strategies for assessing, designing, and implementing training and organizational development efforts that positively impact the performance of the individual and the work group. The course also provides an overview of the consulting role and skills of the HRD professional, including facilitation and group dynamics; and the trends in HRD, such as human performance technology.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of current trends in HRD and training/development through reading and research. The findings will be delivered through a research paper and professional presentation applying presentation delivery best practices [CCLO: 1, 5, 9; SPEDMCLO 15, 19; PSC IT 1.1, 1.4, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1; AECT - Utilization].
2. Explore how the HRD professional and/or instructional technologist leads and manages organizational change through professional and diverse learning initiatives. [CCLO: 3, 9; PSC IT 1.4, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1; AECT Design, Development, Utilization].
3. Apply a performance management approach to organizational development with the use of systematic design models and evaluation of training and development initiatives. [CCLO: 1, 5, 6, 9; PSC IT 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1; AECT - Design, Development, Utilization, Evaluation].
4. Conduct an instructional analysis so that the instructional activities, instructional objectives, and instructional materials can be designed to meet the learners’ specific needs. [CCLO: 1, 4, 5, 6; ECMMCLO: 11; SECMCLO 13; 18; SPEDMCLO 14, 15, 17; PSC IT 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 41, 5.1, 6.3; AECT - Design, Development, Utilization].
5. Write performance objectives so that each objective establishes alignment with the instructional goals. [CCLO: 3, 5, 6, 8; ECMMCLO: 11; SPEDMCLO 14, 17; PSC IT 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 5.1; AECT - Design, Development].
6. Develop effective training lessons or modules based on Instructional Systems Design strategies and models. [CCLO: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10; PSC IT 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.3; AECT – All].
7. Design and integrate the effective use of simulations and games into human resource development to achieve specified learning goals and objectives. [CCLO: 1, 4, 5, 6; PSC IT 1.2, 2.6, 3.6, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 AECT - Design, Development, Utilization, Evaluation].
8. Select and employ instructional resources and strategies that enhance interpersonal communications, diversity, team dynamics, leadership, and coaching best practices and skills. [CCLO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10; PSC IT 2.6, 3.7, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3 AECT – Design, Development, Utilization, Evaluation].
9. Develop a macro-based schematic of an instructional program and curricula supported by micro skills for each course/lesson/module. [CCLO: All; PSC IT 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.7, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3; AECT - All].
10. Define and integrate alternative instructional modes such as Internet-based, mobile, and distance learning models for organizational training and development [CCLO: All; PSC IT 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.7, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3; AECT - All].
11. Conduct formative and summative evaluations to enhance instructional alignment and effectiveness. [CCLO: 3, 6; ECMMCLO: 13; SECMCLO 15; SPEDMCLO 18; PSC IT 2.3, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.6, 3.7, 5.3, 6.2; AECT Utilization, Management, Evaluation].