Workplace Learning

Course aim

To enable students to understand the role, management, design, delivery of learning in the workplace and the use of technology to support learning.

Course content

Strategic learning in the workplace. The learning organisation and knowledge management. Adult learning theories, models and methods. A systems approach to training and instructional design. High performance models of work systems. Application of technology to the learning environment. Critical review of literature in relation to training and workplace learning. Issues and challenges.

Textbook(s)

Noe, RA 2010, Employee training and development, 5th, Irwin McGraw Hill, New York: NY

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	2 hours x 10 weeks
External (Student consultation)	1 hour x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Essay and group presentation, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.