HRDV 5-Semester Completion Plan
Updated on Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:26 PM
Practicum: Needs
Assessment and
Evaluation
in Human Resource Development
(HRDV 4643)
(Available
Fall, Spring, and Summer I)
Prerequisite: HRDV 3123 Theory and Principles of Needs Assessment and Evaluation in HRD.
HRDV students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor before taking any Practicum or non-cohort class to ensure U of A Residency Requirements will be met.
The purpose of this Human Resource Development (HRDV) Practicum course is to apply, in an actual work setting, the theories, concepts and skills studied in HRDV 3123: Theory and Principles of Needs Assessment and Evaluation in Human Resource Development. Students will conduct a needs assessment, including: creating and implementing data-gathering instruments, performing a needs analysis, suggesting training, and determining appropriate assessment evaluation methods for a selected workplace. HRDV 3123 and this Practicum cannot be taken in the same semester.
Assignments
- Submit a proposal worksheet that includes specific plans for a needs assessment. Due: February 6th.
- Data Collection Materials-Due March 5th
- Portfolio-Due May 1st, should include the following portfolio details
- Raw data collected
- Assessment Findings
- Proposal
- Personal Learnings
Credit Hours
The assignments above reflect the work required for 3 credit hours.
Required Text
Gupta, Kavita (1999). A practical guide to needs assessment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass,Pfeiffer, ASTD. ISBN: 0-7879-3988-9.
Evaluation
Assessment Worksheet |
15% | ||
Data Collection Materials |
15% | ||
Portfolio |
70% | ||
Portfolio Grade Breakdown: |
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| Raw Data | 10% | ||
| Assessment Findings | 20% | ||
| Proposal | 20% | ||
| Personal Learnings | 20% |
All work should reflect your understanding of the material presented in HRDV 3123 and in the Gupta text. Each of your submissions will be graded on: content, mechanics & usage, and timeliness.
Grading Scale
Grades will be determined as follows:
- 100 - 90 = A
- 89 - 80 = B
- 79 - 70 = C
- 69 - 60 = D
- Below 60 = F
- 89 - 80 = B
This needs assessment is to be completed by you and for this Practicum. Do not turn in an existing company needs assessment or work that you've completed for another class or Practicum. You may adapt existing surveys or materials to fit your assessment needs, but cite your sources. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will result in a grade of "F".
Course assignments may be emailed or mailed to the instructor.
Dr. Jack Devore
102 Graduate Education Building
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-7285
Download (Rich Text Format file): Proposal Worksheet
Download (Rich Text Format file): Unsolicited Internal Proposal Format
Download (MS Word format file): Unsolicited Internsal Proposal Format
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