Espana, Manila COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title Course Credit Duration Faculty
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Training and Development
3 units 1 Semester Maria Vida G. Caparas, Ph.D.
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course describes training as a development intervention geared towards human empowerment and organizational effectiveness. It presents a practical guide on how to develop training programs which will be responsive to the needs of any organization.
COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the semester, the students are expected to: 1) Fully comprehend the relevance of training as a development intervention and as the teaching arm of human resources development; 2) Illustrate the importance of Training and Development as it helps in the transformation of both the organization and individual person; and 3) Apply the principles of Training and Development in the empowerment process. METHODOLOGIES: The following will be employed as training techniques: Lecture Simulation Autoscopy
Team tasks Brainstorming Business Games Workshops
COURSE OUTLINE The following topics will be tackled: I. The Training System Training and Human Resource Development Training, Development and Education Training for Empowerment II.
The Trainer The Trainer as an Authentic Leader Qualities of an Effective Trainer Keys to Effective Presentations
III.
Instructional Methodologies of the Training Specialist
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy Adult Learning Principles and Conditions Special Tools and Techniques in Training
IV.
Training Needs Assessment
Main Objectives of Training Needs Assessment Training Needs Analysis as a Process Determination and Prioritization of Training Needs
V.
Designing Training Programs
Preparation of Training Modules Drafting a Training Course Design
VI.
Implementing and Managing the Training Program
Administration and Logistics -- Selection of Venue -- Selection of Qualified Facilitators -- Resource Persons -- The Team Approach -- Documentation Scheme -- Echo Scheme -- Administrative and Operational Aspects of Training
GRADING SYSTEM Prelims: Autoscopy Quiz Preliminary Examination
20% 30% 50% -----100%
Pre-Final: Conduct of TNA Conduct of Training Class Evaluation Group Grade
Final Grade =
30% 35% 35% _________ 100%
Prelim Grade + Pre-Final Grade
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SELECTED REFERENCES & READINGS LIST:
Broad, Mar L. and Newstrom, John W. Transfer of Training: Action-Packed Strategies to Ensure High Pay-off from Training Investments. Massachusetts: Adison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. 1992. Ellis, Steven K. How to Survive a Training Assignment: A Practical Guide for the New, Part-Time or Temporary Trainer. Massachusetts: AddisonWesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1992. Franco, Ernesto A. Training: A How-to-Book for Trainers and Teachers. Quezon City: Center for Development Management and Productivity, The Franco Institute and National Bookstore, Inc., 1991. Ortigas, Carmela D. Training for Empowerment. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University, 1993.
