This paper assesses issues associated with the introduction of innovative practice in
the learning and teaching of human resource development (HRD) within a
professionally accredited curriculum. Making use of a case study methodology the
paper evaluates the multi-faceted relationship between the HRD curriculum (what is
taught) and HRD pedagogy (how the teaching is facilitated) to assess what is learned
about HRD by both teachers and learners. Longitudinal data relating to the
introduction of the innovative practice, involving the introduction of anexperience-based approach to learning and teaching, spanning a full academic year are
analysed. The paper highlights the fundamental changes to the process of
“meaning-making” between students and tutors necessitating a re-evaluation of the
emotions and reciprocal relationships between those who teach, those who are taught
and the subject matter that they address