Innovative Practice in the Teaching and Learning of Human Resource Development

 

The teaching and learning of Human Resource Development (HRD) is under researched. Little is known about approaches that are adopted; which work well and which not; what evidence base informs such judgements and what might therefore constitute good practice in teaching HRD.  Whilst an important body of good practice has been generated in the context of ‘train the trainer’, teaching and learning in HRD is more complex, more challenging and raises important questions about its positioning within management education and development, what is taught, the theory – practice relationship and the values and capabilities of those who aspire to teach HRD.  

This call, therefore, seeks contributions to a special issue of the Journal of European Industrial Training focusing upon a critical assessment of practice in relation to the teaching and learning of HRD. Clearly a main ‘site’ for teaching and learning HRD is that of higher education (i.e. awards at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels and a range of cpd programmes) this is not exclusively the case. Contributions where the ‘site’ is the corporate organisation are particularly welcome. We seek contributions from both academics involved in research within this field and practitioners involved in the design, management and delivery of HRD education, training and development.

Importantly submissions must demonstrate relevance to the development of new and innovative approaches to practice within the teaching and learning of HRD. No particular constraints are placed on what is meant by innovative. We wish to encourage submissions from contributors who believe what they are doing is novel and different and/or who are actively involved in researching the contribution of such practice. As appropriate depending on the nature of the paper contributions should demonstrate a sound research methodology, a critical approach to practice, a sound conceptual or evidence base etc.

Papers for the Special Issue might appropriately address innovative practice in the teaching and learning of HRD through a number of themes such as:

 

Whilst HRD does not necessarily need to be in the title of the award, programme or initiative which is the focus of the proposed paper it should nevertheless be central to the provision at the focus of the research or discussion. In other words, a contribution might appropriately focus upon the teaching and learning where the focus is, for example, facilitation skills, e-learning, coaching or mentoring. 

 

We invite anyone interested in contributing to this Special Issue to contact the editors with a statement of intent. This should be a short (150 – 200 word) outline of the proposed paper, identifying the nature of the proposed paper (research paper, case study, reflection on practice), and how it will contribute to the Special Issue. Please forward the outline to [email protected]   

(Please address any queries to the same e-mail address.)

 

The deadline for receipt of final papers is anticipated to be mid September with publication taking place in early 2010. Guidelines for full papers are online at:

 http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=jeit

 

 

 

Rick Holden is Principal Lecturer at Leeds Business School. He is module leader for Business School’s Advanced Learning and Development and Employee Development modules. His research interests include enterprise education and training; the graduate labour market and teaching skills; with extensive publications in these areas.  He chaired the 2005 International Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe. Prior to joining Leeds Met Rick was Training Manager for the Confectionery Division of Cadbury Schweppes. He is currently Editor of the Emerald journal Education & Training and Vice Chair of the University Forum for HRD Research Committee..

 

Vivienne Griggs is Senior Lecturer at Leeds Business School where she teachesLearning and Development and Business Skills modules on undergraduate programmes, post-graduate/professional HR courses and the Executive MBA. She is module leader for the Business School’s Skills for Individual and Organisational Effectiveness module.  Her research interests are teaching and learning within HRD and the practice of HRD/HRM within the voluntary sector. Prior to joining Leeds Met in 2003 she had 12 years experience as a HR Manager at BT. She is also a trustee of Home-Start Leeds and Company Secretary ofImplantology Services Ltd.