SESSION | TOPIC | READING/CASE/EXERCISE |
1 & 2 | Introduction and Overview of T&D
- Organizational Perspectives in Training
- Individual Perspectives in Training
- Learning Theories and Learning Styles
| Readings
- Kenney, J. & Reid, M. (1986). Learning and training. In Training interventions, London: IPM.
- Kolb’s learning style inventory.
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3 | Identifying Training Needs
Setting Training Objectives | Case:
- Rainyday Insurance Adjusters Company
Readings:
- Moorby Ed. (1991). Getting specific – Identifying the training needed. In How to succeed in employment development. London: McGraw Hill,
- O’Connor, Bronner and Delaney. Training needs assessment. In Training for organisations. Cincinnati: South Western,
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8 & 9 | Training Methodology
- Traditional Training Methodology
- Experiential Learning
- Computer and Web-based Training Innovative training methods
| Readings
- Blanchard, P. Nick & Thacker, James W. (2004). Training methods. In Effective training: Systems, strategies and practices. Singapore: Pearson Education.
- Goldstein, Irwin L. & Ford, J. Kevin, (2002), Training Delivery, In Training in organizations. CA: Wadsworth.
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10 - 12 | Designing Training Programmes
- Learning Principles
- Steps in Program Design
- Training aids and Room Layout
- Successful Administration of Programs
| Readings
- Blanchard, P. Nick & Thacker, James W. (2004). Training Design. In Effective training: Systems, strategies and practices. Singapore: Pearson Education.
- Kenney, J. & Reid, M. (1986). Approaches to training interventions. In Training interventions, London: IPM.
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13 & 14 | Evaluating Effectiveness of T&D
- Different levels of Training Evaluation
- Cost and Benefits of Training
- Transfer of Learning to the Workplace
| Case
- Strategic choice for management training and development in ‘Aerospace’
Readings
- Kirkpatrick, Donald L. (1959). Techniques for evaluating training programs. Journal of the ASTD,
- Jackson, Terence. Calculating the benefits. In Evaluation: Relating training to business performance, London: Kogan Page.
- Wills, Mike. Learning transfer. In Managing the training process. London: McGraw Hill.
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15-19 | Student-led training programs | |
20 | Training for Continuous Development
- Sustaining Training and Development
- Organization Development
- The Learning Organization
| Readings
- Noe, Raymond. (1999). Models of organizing the training department. In Employee training and development, London: McGraw-Hill.
- Shandler Donald. Training function to continuous learning organization: An obligatory movement. In Reengineering the training function. Florida: St. Lucie Press.
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