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Teaching, learning and assessing HRD: Findings from a BMAF/UFHRD research project

Sally Sambrook (Bangor University, Bangor, UK)
Jim Stewart (Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK)

Journal of European Industrial Training

ISSN: 0309-0590

Article publication date: 28 September 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper seeks to analyse and explore the results of a research project, which aimed to identify recent and current research on TLA within HRD programmes. From that base the project also intended to identify areas for future research and a basis for establishing a Special Interest Group.

Design/methodology/approach

A comprehensive review of the literature was undertaken and an electronic questionnaire survey was conducted of academic members of the UFHRD, EHRHD and AHRD databases. This provided coverage of widespread international population.

Findings

Findings suggest that while research into HRD as a subject and academic discipline is very healthy, there is a dearth of research into the TLA of HRD educational programmes or at least research that is published. They also suggest that academics involved in delivering HRD programmes would welcome support in TLA through additional and new resources as well as ideas on innovative approaches and methods of TLA. TLA in HRD, though, is subject to some constraints, including the role of the professional body in the UK and parts of Europe, the status of HRD in relation to wider business management as a subject and HRM in particular and the size and diversity of student groups. Respondents to the survey, however, were confident that these problems can be addressed.

Practical implications

A key conclusion drawn is that innovative practice in the TLA of HRD is probably more widespread than is evident from the literature. In addition, the notion of “innovative” does not have a fixed meaning and is context specific. This means that TLA practice, which is considered normal or usual in one context could and probably would constitute an innovation in different contexts.

Originality/value

Provides the first overview of research into the TLA of HRD educational programmes.

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Citation

Sambrook, S. and Stewart, J. (2010), "Teaching, learning and assessing HRD: Findings from a BMAF/UFHRD research project", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 34 No. 8/9, pp. 710-734. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090591011080931

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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