Organization and Management of Vocational Training

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

It is important that in this curricular unit the lecture method, used for framework and elucidation, alternates with the use of pedagogical practices based on the work of the students. Thus, throughout this unit’s classes, besides the presentation of information, students will be encouraged to carry out assignments of literature review and/or research assignments; accomplish short assignments with regard to the subjects approached in classes; elaborate questions about the content taught in classes; write short overviews focusing on the themes approached in classes.

Learning Outcomes

In this curricular unit students should recognize the importance of lifelong training considering both personal and organizational advantages as well as the demands of contemporary society. Thus, students should achieve the following learning outcomes:

Identify the main reasons that justify the need for lifelong training in modern societies;

Understand the main ideas and perspectives that underlie the post-initial training;

Understand training as a strategy of knowledge;

Identify key aspects of the profile and functions of the trainer;

Envisage the characteristics of the main steps in the definition of training programs;

Master the fundamentals of training’s strategic planning;

Master the steps and methods of assessment of the organization of training.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The need and relevance of the training:

the perspective of the organizations;

the personal perspective.

General Conditions to follow in order to organize training.

Types of training

Strategies for knowledge management

Knowledge and training

Skills to act and intervene in a professional situation

Knowledge management

Stages of training organization

Comprehensive understanding of organization and Training Management contents.

Structuring of teaching and learning and the scheduling of activities

Profiles and roles of the educator / trainer

Strategic planning of training

Assessment of training organization

The development of education/training programs

Head Lecturer(s)

Carlos Francisco de Sousa Reis

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment
Mini Tests: 25.0%
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Assignment of literature review focusing on a previously defined theme, including its presentation. Other possible assessments may be agreed: 50.0%

Bibliography

O'Connor, B. N. ; Bronner, M.; Delaney, C. (2007). Aprender no Local de Trabalho. Como apoiar a aprendizagem individual e organizacional. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget.Cardim, J. C. (2009). Gestão da Formação nas organizações. A formação na prática e na estratégia das organizações. Lisboa-Porto: Lidel.

Ferreira, A. I. e Martinez, L. F. (2008). Manual de diagnóstico e Mudança Organizacional. Lisboa:Editora RH.

Ketele, J-M De e al (1994). Guia do Formador. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget.

López, E. & Zayas, B. (Coord.). (2006). Estrategias de formación en el Siglo XXI. Barcelona: Ariel. 

Magalhães, R. (2005). Fundamentos da gestão do conhecimento organizacional. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.

Moreno, M. L. R. (2006). Evaluación balance y formación de competências laborales transversales. Bracelona: Laertes educación.