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Confluent Learning: Using a Design Approach to Develop Cognitive Abilities and Enhance Affective Capacities Through Change Management Curriculum

Loon, Mark and Nichol, Lynn (2015) Confluent Learning: Using a Design Approach to Develop Cognitive Abilities and Enhance Affective Capacities Through Change Management Curriculum. In: 16th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice, 2nd - 5th June, 2015, Cork, Ireland. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Purpose
The aim of the study is to explore the role of confluent learning in supporting the development of change management knowledge, skills and attitudes and to inform the creation of a conceptual model based upon a priori and a posteriori knowledge gained from literature and the research.

Design/methodology/approach
The research adopts qualitative approach based on reflective inquiry methodology. There are two primary data sources, interviews with learners and the researchers’ reflective journals on learners’ opinions.

Findings
The confluent learning approach helped to stimulate affective states (e.g. interest and appreciation) to further reinforce cognitive gains (e.g. retention of knowledge) as a number of higher order thinking skills were further developed. The instructional design premised upon confluent learning enabled learners to further appreciate the complexities of change management.

Research implications/ limitations
The confluent learning approach offers another explanation to how learning takes place, contingent upon the use of a problem solving framework, instructional design and active learning in developing inter- and trans-disciplinary competencies.

Practical implications
This study not only explains how effective learning takes place but is also instructive to learning and teaching, and human resource development (HRD) professionals in curriculum design and the potential benefits of confluent learning.

Social implications
The adoption of a confluent learning approach helps to re-naturalise learning that appeals to learners affect.

Originality/value
This research is one of the few studies that provide an in-depth exploration of the use of confluent learning and how this approach co-develops cognitive abilities and affective capacity in the creation of a conceptual model.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: confluent learning, change management, problem solving, instructional design, cognitive ability, affective capacity, design
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: College of Business, Psychology and Sport > Worcester Business School
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Depositing User: Janet Davidson
Date Deposited: 07 Jul 2016 12:44
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2024 14:25
URI: https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/4604

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