Course Petition Essay Example

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FORMCHECKBOX I acknowledge the following statements are true:

I agree to pay the Prior Learning Assessment fee outlined in the current Tuition and Fees chart on Campus.

I am currently enrolled in a program at Capella and will remain enrolled until the PLA process is completed.

I have confirmed with my Academic Advisor that this course petition fulfills my academic requirements and is part of my Online Degree Plan. We have verified that I will meet the credit residence requirement for my program and will remain in compliance with all applicable policies.

Advisor name: _____________________Date of conversation: ____________

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Documented Credit Note: If you have the following current certification(s), please click on the hyperlink to learn how to submit Documented Credit for this course:

SPHR

GPHR

SHRM-SCP

Streamlined Petition Note: The PHR and SHRM-CP certifications have been mapped to 2 out of 5 competencies in this petition. If your certification is current, please skip the competencies marked below.

If your certification is not current, please respond to all competencies. You can use your certification as helpful evidence to support your petition.

If you have earned PLA credit for the following certification(s) at the undergraduate level, you cannot earn PLA credit at the Master's level for this course.

Section Two: Background and Supportive Evidence

List the supporting documents that have been attached to this Course Petition. (Resume is required. You should provide additional documentation specific to your learning.)

Resume

Please tell us why you should be granted credit for MERGEFIELD "Course_Number" HRM5015 MERGEFIELD "Course_Name" Leading and Managing Workplace Learning.

I feel that I have adequate knowledge of most of the concepts in HRM 5015. As much as this module seems enjoyable, I believe I can invest my time in learning something else that is completely new. I have acquired knowledge of the concepts in this module through research.

How do your knowledge and your experiences in this area enhance your personal and organizational effectiveness in your chosen field of study?

It will increase my personal and organizational effectiveness by enabling me to contribute to constructive conversations which will, in turn, expand the knowledge of the people involved. I do not have the monopoly knowledge and therefore I believe sharing knowledge will only improve my effectiveness.

Section Three: Analysis of Competence

Course Competencies for MERGEFIELD "Course_Number" HRM5015 MERGEFIELD "Course_Name" Leading and Managing Workplace Learning Answer the 2 basic questions:

What do you know?

What have you done with this knowledge?

(Refer to the Prior Learning Assessment Lab for guidance).

Documentation 1. Apply theories of adult learning to design human resource development programs.(Please omit this competency if you are submitting evidence of holding the following current certification(s): PHR, SHRM-CP) Learner Analysis:

1. The learning needs to be more focused on building on what they already know.

2. Learners need to be given a chance to have a say in what they are learning.

3. The learning material should be more focused on relatable content

4. There should be a greater focus on problem-solving activities.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_2" 2. Assess the value and impact of human resource development programs.

(Please omit this competency if you are submitting evidence of holding the following current certification(s): SHRM-CP) Learner Analysis:

1. There is the motivation of the human resources which leads to greater output.

2. The human resources become committed to the organization because their needs are addressed.

3. A lot of time is saved because there is an increased level of effectiveness.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_3" 3. Analyze the strategic role of human resource development.(Please omit this competency if you are submitting evidence of holding the following current certification(s): PHR) Learner Analysis:

The relationship between the employee and the employer becomes stronger.

HRD creates confidence in the employees that the employer is concerned about their welfare. Therefore, the employee will also make an effort to ensure that the employer is happy with the output.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_4" 4. Analyze the design, development, and implementation of human resource development programs. Learner Analysis:

Learning will take place in stages because every individual in the group needs to understand the concepts clearly.

Follow-ups will be conducted during the development stage to make sure the learners are satisfied with what they have learned before moving to the next step.

The learners will be put through practical tests as part of the implementation of the program.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_5" 5. Communicate professionally with all stakeholders. Learner Analysis:

The stakeholders will include learners and tutors/trainers. Professional communication will be important to them at every stage including the design, development, and implementation.

Official communication is necessary because it helps in important decision making.

Section Four: Faculty Review

*Scoring Guidelines. Put an X in the appropriate box. Use the following scale:

4-Mastery of the competencies exceeds expectations

3-Mastery of the competencies meets expectations

2-Mastery of the competencies minimally meets expectations

1 - Mastery of the competencies marginally meets expectations or does not meet expectations

The learner has earned credit when the average score is 3 or better.

MERGEFIELD "Course_Number" HRM5015 MERGEFIELD "Course_Name" Leading and Managing Workplace Learning Rating of competence *

1 2 3 4 Rationale

MERGEFIELD "Competency_1" 1. Apply theories of adult learning to design human resource development programs.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_2" 2. Assess the value and impact of human resource development programs.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_3" 3. Analyze the strategic role of human resource development. MERGEFIELD "Competency_4" 4. Analyze the design, development, and implementation of human resource development programs.

MERGEFIELD "Competency_5" 5. Communicate professionally with all stakeholders. Credit recommendation:

FORMCHECKBOX - Recommend granting credit

FORMCHECKBOX - Do not recommend granting credit

FORMCHECKBOX - Need more information

Additional Comments:

Faculty Representative(s) Signature and date (can be electronic signature)

Appendix

*Examples of Sources of Experiential Evidence (Note: These are simply ideas. Some types of evidence will be more appropriate to the course than others)

Original essay, report, annotated bibliography, evaluation report, case study, research report, concept map

Analyzed examples of problems and solutions, strategies for approaching problems

Rating scales, simulation exercises, role plays, critical incident case studies

Business reports, letters, articles

Models, diagrams, concept maps, case studies with commentaries

Examples of product, artwork, blueprints, models

Personal journals or journal overviews, records of debriefing sessions, transcripts of peer discussion, book reviews, analysis of issues

Business plan, project management plan, management reports, budgets, records

Certificates

Letters from colleagues, faculty, supervisors, or experts verifying accomplishment