Learning and Development for Individuals, Organisations and Society

• An individual assessment

• In the form of a 2,000 word (+/- 10%) essay

• You must answer BOTH Question 1 and Question 2

The assignment engages with the role of learning and development for individuals, organisations and societies, engaging with reflective practice, the methods and processes that can be used when designing learning and development and the impact of learning and development at both a national and international level. This assignment will engage with the following learning outcomes for this module:

2: Explore the contribution of reflective practice to skills and career development.

3: Discuss the impact of learning and development at, and for, work and critically evaluate the methods and processes involved.

4: Critically evaluate the impact of learning and development on society and discuss key national and global issues in learning and development.

This coursework takes the form of two essay questions. Each question should be answered individually, but the document you submit MUST include answers for BOTH Question 1 and Question 2.

Question 1 (50% of mark):

Discuss the potential impact of learning and development on individuals, organisations and society. Ensure your answer considers each equally.

Question 2 (50% of mark):

Critically analyse two developmental methods used by organisations which impact on an individual’s career development. Your answer must include reflective practice as one method.

Please note that Question 1 will constitute 50% of the mark for this assignment, while Question 2 will constitute 50% of the mark for this assignment. This should be taken into account when considering how many words to allocate to each section, though you do have flexibility on this point.

Important Guidance

• Please be aware that you are meant to answer Question 1 and Question 2 individually, but include both answers within the same Microsoft Word document. 

• You are expected to both cite references within your essay and to provide a full reference list at the end of the essay.

• You must use citations to support the points that you make within the essay and you are expected to primarily use academic sources, for example journal articles.

• The referencing style used is Cite Them Right Harvard.

• As this is an essay, you are not expected to include a contents page, any figures/diagrams/graphs within the essay or any appendices.

• Please provide some indication when you have moved from answering Question 1 to answering Question 2.

Marking Criteria

Criteria Mark Allocated

Analysis: Students should examine appropriate theoretical concepts and frameworks. Students should demonstrate an awareness of the wider context and present an in-depth discussion of key issues. Better students will demonstrate critical analysis skills and communicate their arguments in a clear and coherent manner. 60%

Conclusions: The conclusions should identify the key issues under consideration. Conclusions should be well supported from the analysis and highlight the significance of arguments, evidence and insights. 20%

Referencing: Students should familiarise themselves and make use of Harvard referencing system and should cite and reference material properly. 10%

Please use these books as academic  reference as well:

****Title: International human resource development : learning, education and training for individuals and organizations
ISBN: 9780749461072; 9780749461065
Edition: 3rd ed.
Pages: 1 online resource (xxix, 502 pages).
Publication Date: 2012.
Publisher: Kogan Page
Place of publication: London :International human resource development : learning, education and training for individuals and organizations
****Title: Human resource development : foundations, process, context
Author: Gibb, Stephen
ISBN: 9780230344648; 9780230247109
Edition: Third edition.
Pages: 1 online resource (453 pages) :
Publication Date: 2011.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, [England] ; New York, New York :; Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, [England] ; New York, New York

****Title: Human resource development : a concise introduction
ISBN: 9781137360106; 1137360100
Pages: 1 online resource (xxviii, 299 pages) :
Publication Date: 2015.
Publisher: Palgrave
Place of publication: London :Title: Human resource development : a concise introduction
ISBN: 9781137360106; 1137360100
Pages: 1 online resource (xxviii, 299 pages) :
Publication Date: 2015.
Publisher: Palgrave
Place of publication: London