National Taiwan Normal University Course Outline
Spring , 2024

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I.Course information
Serial No. 1333 Course Level Master
Course Code IWM0067 Chinese Course Name 人力資源評鑑研究
Course Name Human Resource Program Evaluation
Department Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development
Two/one semester 1 Req. / Sel. Sel.
Credits 3.0 Lecturing hours Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite Course ◎1. This course is not available for undergraduate students. 2. If the listed course is a doctoral level course, it is only available for PhD students.
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Course Description
Time / Location Mon. 2-4 Main Jeng 102
Curriculum Goals Corresponding to the Departmental Core Goal
1. Describe the significance of HRD program evaluation and differentiate it from HR program evaluation. Master:
 1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
 2-1 Professional Skills of Recruitment, Selection, Training, Staffing, Retention, and Organizational Development
2. Utilize various methodologies for assessing the impact of HRD interventions, including the use of quantitative and qualitative data analysis software. Master:
 2-1 Professional Skills of Recruitment, Selection, Training, Staffing, Retention, and Organizational Development
 3-2 Tendency toward Collaborative Innovation in an Organization
3. Apply key measurement concepts for scale development and design tailored evaluation studies for HRD programs. Master:
 1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
 3-2 Tendency toward Collaborative Innovation in an Organization
4. Develop effective data collection instruments and analyze data to illustrate the impact of HRD programs. Master:
 2-1 Professional Skills of Recruitment, Selection, Training, Staffing, Retention, and Organizational Development
5. Effectively communicate the outcomes of HRD programs through report writing and persuasive presentations. Master:
 1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
 2-2 Ability to Conduct Effective Cross-cultural Communication
 4-2 Work Ethics

II. General Syllabus
Instructor(s) Hyung Joon Yoon/ 尹炯畯
Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to the Course & Why Evaluation is Important

Week 2: What to Measure: Comparing HR and HRD

Week 3: Evaluation Design

Week 4: Proposal Development for Evaluation Studies

Week 5: Basics of Measurement in HRD Evaluation

Week 6: Development of Measurement Instruments

Week 7: Proposal Development Consultation

Week 8: Mid-term Exam on Measurement & Proposal Submission

Week 9: Understanding Data and Data Analysis Techniques

Week 10: Choosing Appropriate Software Programs for Data Analysis

Weeks 11 & 12: Analysis Workshops

Week 13: Report Writing (Draft Submission Deadline)

Week 14: Consultation on Reports

Week 15: Student Presentations on Evaluation Studies

Week 16: Final Exam (Submission of Final Reports and Reflective Essays)

Instructional Approach
Methods Notes
Problem-based learning Action learning will be the basic mechanism for learning in this course. Students will work on group projects throughout the semester using real-world cases.
Grading assessment
Methods Percentage Notes
Assignments 15 % There will be various assignments throughout the semester.
Midterm Exam 20 % Midterm exam will have two components: 1) basic measurement concepts and 2) an evaluation research proposal
Final exam 20 % The final exam will be about critical reflections as an evaluator in HRD settings.
Attendances 20 % Action learning is based on group work. Missing a session means less contribution to your team’s progress.(Class discussion and participation grades will be combined into the attendance grade.)
Presentation 5 % At the end of the semester, there will be group presentations.
Case study reports 20 % Each group will submit a final report at the end of the semester.
Required and Recommended Texts/Readings with References

Textbook

Russ-Eft, D. F., & Preskill, H. S. (2009). Evaluation in organizations: A systematic approach to enhancing learning, performance, and change (2nd ed) Basic Books.

 

Reading Materials

Bates, R. (2004). A critical analysis of evaluation practice: The Kirkpatrick model and the principle of beneficence. Evaluation and Program Planning, 27(3), 341–347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2004.04.011

Brinkerhoff, R. O. (2005). The success case method: A strategic evaluation approach to increasing the value and effect of training. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(1), 86–101. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422304272172

Creswell, J. W., & Plano Clark, V. L. (2018). Designing and conducting mixed methods research (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.

Fitz-enz, J. (2010). The new HR analytics: Predicting the economic value of your company's human capital investments. AMACOM.

Kirkpatrick, D. L., & Kirkpatrick, J. D. (2006). Evaluating training programs: The four levels (3rd ed.). Berrett-Koehler.

Newcomer, K. E., Hatry, H. P., & Wholey, J. S. (Eds.). (2015). Handbook of practical program evaluation (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.

Phillips, J. J. (1997). Handbook of training evaluation and measurement methods (3rd ed.). Gulf Publishing Company.

Phillips, P. P., Phillips, J. J., & Ray, R. (2019). Measuring ROI in learning & development: Case studies from global organizations. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.

Yoon, H. J., Bailey, N., Amundson, N. E., & Niles, S. G. (2019). The effect of a career development programme based on the Hope-Action Theory: Hope to Work for refugees in British Columbia. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 47(1), 6–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2018.1544827

Yoon, H. J., Cho, Y., & Bong, H.-C. (2012). The impact of a dual-project action learning program: A case of a large IT manufacturing company in South Korea. Action Learning: Research and Practice, 9(3), 225–246. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767333.2012.711237

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