Tennessee Wesleyan College

BA 431

TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

BA 431 (HYBRID) ELL 216

M: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

(3/26 – 5/28)

Class Hours: 3.0 Instructor: Dr. Carol Decker

Credit Hours 3.0 Office Hours: MWF: 10:00–11:00 a.m.

M: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

TR: 5:00-6:00p.m (Knox/Athens)

Other Hours by Appointment

Course Syllabus Office Location: ELL 205

Spring 2012 Phone: 423-746-5270

Revised: 12/6/11 E-mail: cdecker@twcnet.edu

Web Page Address: http://www.twcnet.edu/cdecker

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Mission Statement

In keeping with the spirit of the liberal arts, Tennessee Wesleyan College seeks within

the framework of the Judeo-Christian tradition to provide for students the highest quality

educational experience, to promote personal integrity, responsibility, and purpose, and to

prepare for a life of leadership and service in an ever changing global community.

 

FROM THE EXPANDED MISSION STATEMENT

The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to be knowledgeable, to think critically

and creatively, and to develop a basis for effective judgment. In order that they may take

their places among those who lead and serve, the following goals are expected of

graduates:

 

1. TWC Graduates will possess effective communications skills

2. TWC Graduates will possess effective skills in global and cultural awareness

3. TWC Graduates will possess effective analytical skills.

 

The following outcomes are expected of Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates with

regard to general education:

1. Use effectively the skills of reading, writing and speaking

2. Recognize the issues that affect social and political behavior in their historical and

cultural perspective.

3. Recognize and analyze contributions of the arts and literature.

4. Demonstrate mathematical computation skills, and basic computer applications skills

and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method.

5. Think critically and develop a basis for effective judgment.

6. Access and evaluate information and its sources and use information effectively to

accomplish a purpose.

 

Mission of the Department:

The Department of Business Administration at Tennessee Wesleyan College strives to develop students intellectually, ethically, and socially in order for them to meet the demands of an ever-changing global society.

 

 

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: An examination of theories and research concerning the assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training and development programs. Topics covered include adult education theory, instructional methods, on the job training, e-learning and training technology, management development, and program evaluation.

 

PREREQUISITE: BA 421

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To explain the relationship of training and development to organizational strategy
• To explain the strategic approach to training and development
• To develop training materials and programs considering needs assessment, learning theories, design, transfer issues, training evaluation, employee development, and career management within traditional and e-approaches to training

 

COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO BUSINESS PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE:

• This course enables students to
  • lead and serve and to graduate with effective communication skills that include reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • be knowledgeable of beliefs and issues.
  • recognize social and behavioral issues in a cultural perspective.
  • demonstrate computer skills, and to discover the impact of technology
  • appreciate contributions to life enrichment.
• This course is intended to support the Tennessee Wesleyan College Business Administration department by developing students intellectually, ethically, and socially in order for them to meet the demands of an ever-changing global society.
  • This course is intended to prepare graduates to be knowledgeable, creative, and critical thinkers in business settings.
• This course supports Tennessee Wesleyan College-Wide Learning Outcomes and Tennessee Wesleyan College curriculum goals for enhancing academic program..

 

COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• This course provides training and development knowledge and the following skills:
  • Application of training and development components in diverse business settings
  • Application of training and development decision making
  • Critical thinking, and research capabilities in the area of training and development

 

TEXT/REQUIRED RESOURCES:

Noe, R.A.. (2010). Employee Training & Development (5^th ed.). McGraw-Hill Irwin.

ADDITIONAL READINGS:

Training and Development

Training

HR Focus

HR Magazine

American Society for Training and Development Literature

Society for Human Resource Management Literature

METHODOLOGY OF INSTRUCTION: This course will consist primarily of application of training and development concepts and supplemented with exams, lectures, readings, reflections, case analysis, gaming, and technical exercises apply to this course.

REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance: Class attendance is a reflection of your responsibility, priorities, and the grade you receive in this course. Because the successful completion of this course is tied to daily class material, any absence in this class will result in a substantial loss of information and material for a satisfactory evaluation. Class attendance indicates your enthusiasm toward learning and will reflect on the grade you receive in this course. Class attendance accounts for 5% of the course grade. If a student misses more than 1 of the class sessions during the semester, the points received for attendance will be zero. If the student misses 1 or less of the classes, the points received for attendance will be 4 out of the 5. If you do have to miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to get notes, assignments, and exam/quiz information from a classmate NOT THE INSTRUCTOR. Absence is not an excuse!

Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class and on the due date or before if you anticipate an absence. Some assignments are intended to support other assignments by giving you feedback for improvement. THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUPS FOR ASSIGNMENTS PERFORMED IN CLASS. All assignments should be typewritten, complete, and professional in order to receive credit. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!

Participation: Your participation in this course is critical to the result you and others receive in this class. Participation will be evaluated according to your attendance, assignments, and performance in class/team exercises/ exam/quizzes, and discussions. Class activities may include case discussions, problems, and concepts that will support class material. Participation accounts for 5% of the grade in this course. In other words, these 5 points may be added or deducted from the final grade based on your positive or negative contributions to the course and your attendance at class presentations. ANY ABSENCE DURING CLASS PRESENTATIONS WILL RESULT IN ZERO PARTICIPATION POINTS.

Grading: The following grade scale will be utilized in this course. In order to achieve a certain level on this scale you must obtain the score indicated.

A......... 94-100

A-……. 90-93

B+........ 87-89

B.......... 84-86

B-……. 80-83

C+........ 77-79

C.......... 74-76

C-……. 70-73

D+…… 67-69

D......... 64-66

D-……. 60-63

F...........Below 60

 

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:

Comprehensive Exam ...……………………40%

T & D Project.. ….…...……….....................30%

Training Presentation…….. ……………….20%

Attendance/Participation.….…………..…...10%

 

Exams: There will be (4) exams throughout the course worth 10 points each. Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer/essay/problem questions covering the textbook and material discussed in class. Study guides will be provided. NO MAKE UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN!!!! If you have to miss an exam for ANY reason, you are eligible for a cumulative "final" exam given during the final exam period.

Training & Development Project: There will be a T&D project (Needs Assessment, Training Module, Lesson Plan, and Training) to complete within the course. This project will encompass the training and development process of (assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). Guidelines will be provided. Your project will be evaluated on its professionalism and application of class and text material.

Training Presentation: You will be responsible for training the class on the topic that you have developed through the training and development projects already completed. Guidelines will be provided. Your presentation will be evaluated on professionalism, application, and transferability.

Attendance/Participation: Please see attendance/participation guidelines above.

 

ASSESSMENT MEASURES FOR COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcome	Measurement	Assessment
Use effectively the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening	Students will read required and assigned class materials, write training projects, prepare short answer/essay exam responses, participate in class discussions and exercises, present training, and listen to presentations for the purpose of offering critical questioning.	Exams, training and development projects, attendance and participation, and the training presentation worth 100% of the final grade will be used to assess student learning and class performance.
Be knowledgeable of religious beliefs and issues, the religious positions of others, and the choices with which religion confronts them	Students will read class materials regarding Training Design and Training Methods and apply the impact to training and development processes.	This material will be assessed through exams worth 20% and training and development projects, and training presentations worth 70%.
Recognize the issues that affect social and political behavior in their historical and cultural perspective	Students will read class materials regarding Training Design and Training Methods and apply the impact to training and development processes.	This material will be assessed through exams worth 20% and training and development projects, and training presentations worth 70%.
Demonstrate mathematical and basic computer skills, and discover the impact of science and technology	Students will develop training and development projects and presentations utilizing a variety of computer skills and technologies.	Computer, and technology skills will be assessed through training and development projects and presentations worth 70%.
Appreciate the contribution of the arts and literature to life enrichment	Students are expected to prepare materials for the training and development projects and presentation that are supported by research and artistic creation.	Training and development projects and presentations assess abilities in arts and literature at a total percentage of 70%.

CLINICAL/LABORATORY/FIELD EXPERIENCES: Students are expected to utilize outside resources (written and verbal) for completing the coursework. These assignments may involve discussions with individuals presently working in training and development and other text readings related to training and development that will support any statements made in written work.

 

NOTE: Academic Integrity (from TWC Catalog 2011-2012)

The Tennessee Wesleyan College Honor System promotes academic integrity on the Tennessee Wesleyan College campus and increases awareness among different groups within the College community---students, faculty, staff, and administration—of the importance of academic honesty. Each student has the right and duty to pursue his or her academic experience free of dishonesty. The Honor System establishes the higher level of conduct expected and required of all Tennessee Wesleyan College students. Violation of academic integrity, either by plagiarism or by cheating in the classroom or elsewhere, is inconsistent with the philosophy of education at Tennessee Wesleyan College and the moral and ethical prescriptions of the Christian faith.

 

Instructor Policy on Academic Integrity: Any assignments found to violate the above will be considered as an F without the possibility of make-up opportunities. Continued violations will result in an F for the course. If violation occurs on a last assignment or last exam for the course, an F for the course will be assigned.

The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to this schedule.

 

OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT

Week No./ Beginning Date	Class Date and Scheduled Topic	Required Readings & Assignments Due
1. March 26	3/26 Introduction; Chapter 1; Projects
2. April 2	4/2 Employee Training & Development; Strategic Training; Needs Assessment	Chapters 1-3
3. April 9	4/9 Easter Break
4. April 16	4/16 Learning: Theories and Program Design; Transfer of Training; Training Evaluation	Chapters 4 -6 (Project I & II Due)
5. April 23	4/23 Traditional Training Methods; E-Learning; Employee Development, Special Issues; Career Management; Future (OL)	Chapters 7-13
6. April 30	4/30 Design (OL)	Project III Due
7. May 7	5/7 Development (OL)	Project IV Due
8. May 14	5/14 Training Presentations
9. May 21	5/21 Training Presentations
10. May 28	Final Exam