The Quest and Create Experiential Exercise: Improving Academic Literacy in Human Resource Management

The Quest and Create Experiential Exercise enhances management literacy skills by increasing acceptance and willingness of evidence-based practice to make decisions in organizations. The exercise is effective in generating interest in scholarly works while increasing students’ ability to complete re...

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Published in:Journal of human resources education 2021-01, Vol.15 (3/4), p.1
Main Authors: Wyland, Rebecca, Hanson-Rasmussen, Nancy, Opall, Brent
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business education
Collaboration
College students
Experiential Learning
Higher education
Human resource management
Human Resources
Learning Theories
Literacy
Management decisions
Teaching methods
Teams
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Summary:The Quest and Create Experiential Exercise enhances management literacy skills by increasing acceptance and willingness of evidence-based practice to make decisions in organizations. The exercise is effective in generating interest in scholarly works while increasing students’ ability to complete research “quests.” The Quest and Create exercise utilizes the premise of Kolb’s experiential learning theory, creates familiarity with management concepts through the lens of empirical research, and builds skills in team problem-solving. As evidenced within the management classroom, the exercise increases efficacy in applying research to practice. “Quest and Create” is designed to enhance academic literacy skills as members of student teams collaborate to complete, and later create, their own scavenger hunt for academic articles. Student teams also present their created scavenger hunt to a full class or group. Student feedback and sample templates are provided. Step-by-step instructions as well as alternative methods and supplemental materials are included. The experiential activity is well-suited for all human resource management education, including training sessions, to help managers bridge the research-practice gap. “Quest and Create” is an active and effective way to expose students to human resource research material and informed decision-making.
ISSN:1937-5891
1937-5891