2020/21 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 2020/21

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 understand 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 their application 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 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

This is a core compulsory module on the MSc Organizational Psychology and MSc Business Psychology 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 type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
e-Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Technical Training	5	7.00	35.00
Directed Study	10	1.00	10.00
Coursework Discussion Session	1	1.00	1.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			119.00
Total Contact hours			66.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			185.00

Private study

This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.


NB: The optional technical training constitutes the Occupational Test User (OTU) psychometrics training course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This professional 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

Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	3,000 words	100.00
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: 10/08/2020 08:41:50

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