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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5379M Selection and Training for Human Performance

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr. Mark Robinson
Email: m.robinson@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Module replaces

LUBS 5383M (semester one content)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the empirical and theoretical research literature in the areas of selection and training. Through considering the practical issues associated with implementing selection and training systems and processes, students will be able to apply their knowledge in an organizational environment while working as consultants and/or researchers in their subsequent careers.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to and critically evaluate:
- selection and training as integrated processes for achieving competence
- each stage of the selection and training processes
- the main methods of job analysis, selection, and training delivery
- the concepts of reliability, validity, and utility in selection and training contexts, for the purpose of evaluation
- competency theories and apply them to selection and training delivery

Skills outcomes
Upon completing this module, students will be able to:
Transferable skills
- Design original research studies

Subject specific
- Design selection tests and training processes to assess and improve specific competencies, and critically evaluate their reliability, validity, and effectiveness


Syllabus

Indicative content:
Selection
1. Overview of selection
2. Job analysis
3. Selection interviews
4. Psychometric tests
5. Assessment centres

Training
6. Overview of training
7. Theories of learning
8. Design and implementation of training 1
9. Design and implementation of training 2
10. Training transfer and evaluation
11. Review of selection and training

This is a core compulsory module on the MSc Organizational Psychology, MSc Business Psychology, and MA Organizational Behaviour programmes, addressing content within three of the six syllabus areas identified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for their MSc programme accreditation.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Technical Training57.0035.00
Lecture112.0022.00
Seminar111.0011.00
Private study hours117.00
Total Contact hours68.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)185.00

Private study

Background reading for each lecture = 66 hours (6 hours for each of the 11 lectures)
Writing the assignment = 51 hours
Total independent learning = 117 hours

Technical Training (Optional)

For students participating in the OTU activities, an additional 25 hours private study for completing the portfolio is expected.

NB: The optional technical training constitutes the Occupational Test User (OTU) psychometrics training course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This training course is included within this module for administrative reasons but is a stand-alone qualification (block-taught after the main module), not a compulsory part of this module, and students enrol onto it separately.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will receive informal feedback on their learning during the practical exercises. Furthermore, the lectures will be interactive and student questions will be encouraged throughout. Formally, they will receive feedback on their coursework assignment performance.

For students participating in the additional OTU activities, they will be expected to submit a portfolio in order to be awarded with the the OTU qualification. The porfolio is marked on a pass/fail basis and feedback on performance will be provided. The OTU activities will consist of applied exercises which will enable students to develop skills in the administration of psychometric tests.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay3,000 words100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The resit for this module will be 100% by 3,000 words coursework

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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