utilising the levels framework workshop 4 november 2009

Utilising the Levels Framework Workshop4 November 2009

Making the Future:Developing the Social SciencesLevels Framework in 2009

Jessica EvansSocial Sciences Programme DirectorFaculty of Social Sciences

At level 1 you should typically expect to be able to demonstrate that you



are aware of selected key concepts, theories and debates within the social sciences such as to give a broad introduction relevant to all disciplines.

have sound knowledge and understanding of key concepts and theories and debates relevant to one or more disciplines.

have a systematic and critical understanding of key ideas and theoretical debates within a specific area of study or discipline.

have an awareness of the way in which social science knowledge develops through a process of questions, claims, evidence and evaluation.

have some understanding of the methods associated with one or more disciplines.

have critical understanding of the methods relevant to a specific area of study or discipline

have an understanding of what is meant by the social sciences and the nature of social science knowledge and understanding.

have some understanding of the debates within one or more disciplines about the nature of knowledge and understanding.

have an understanding of epistemological and methodological bases of debates within a specific area or discipline

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have a basic understanding of the processes of social change and the way these can be interpreted.

have an understanding of the distinctive nature of the field of study /approach of one or more disciplines.; and of the variability within it.

have an awareness of the ways in which the knowledge and tools of social science contribute to an understanding of issues of social and political and ethical concern.

have critical awareness of current research and scholarship in a specific area of study or discipline.

have an understanding of ethical issues involved in enquiry in a specific study or discipline.

have an understanding of the contested

nature of knowledge; and the potential uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge in a specific discipline or area of study.

Social Sciences Levels Framework March 2005




are able to define and use key terms and concepts in the social sciences.

are able to present an argument in a form appropriate to the subject matter

are able to construct a social science argument with appropriate use of evidence, concepts and theories.

are able to construct a sophisticated social science argument.

are able to make simple comparisons and identify the strengths and weaknesses of different theories/arguments

are able to compare and evaluate different social science theories/arguments.

are able to critically assess /evaluate different theoretical approaches.

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are able to interpret and use, at a basic level, both quantitative and qualitative evidence

are able to review/assess different kinds of evidence in relation to a specific discipline or area of study.

are able to synthesise and critically evaluate evidence, information and arguments from a range of sources.

are able to recognise and illustrate the use of comparison.

are able to consider the strengths and weakness of different methods used in one or more disciplines.

are able to pursue a specific question or carry out a piece of personal research utilising appropriate methods and showing awareness of their limitations.

are able to critically engage with a specific

social issue and exercise informed judgement in relation to it.




are able to write a straightforward and well structured essay.

are able to write clear and well structured essays in a conventional academic style.

can present material in a variety of ways e.g. notes, diagrams, tables etc.

are able to present social science arguments and evidence and present conclusions in a way which is appropriate to one or more disciplines.

are able to communicate complex information, arguments and ideas effectively using appropriate forms of presentation and style for specific audiences.

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can reference sources accurately and appropriately.

can present material in a way which prepares you for the independent work you will have to do at level 3.

are able to plan design and write up an independent piece of work.

are able to read, listen to and view course material effectively, making appropriate notes.

are able to read / listen to/view effectively /apply material from a range of sources, made available by the course team.

are able to identify, search for and select material from a range of sources with only limited guidance.

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are able to access information from written text, tables, graphs, charts and maps provided by the CT.

are able to access information from original /primary material provided by the CT.

are able to interpret original texts, data and documents etc and demonstrate an ability to synthesise them.

have developed skills in the use of ICT for study through limited activities

can use ICT skills for study with guidance as appropriate to subject area or programme

can work independently with ICT for study integral to subject area or programme.

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have become aware of ways in which you learn; and begun to develop as an independent learner

can plan, monitor and evaluate your own study as an independent learner

are able as an independent learner to plan , monitor and evaluate your own learning and seek ways to improve your performance

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are able to plan your study pathway to link your learning with your personal and/or career goals

are able to recognise and record your skills and knowledge to support your personal and/or career goals

are able to recognise , record and communicate the value of your skills and knowledge to achieve your personal and/or career goals

Knowledge and Understanding selected key concepts, theories and debates

within the social sciences in accord with a broad introduction relevant to social sciences subjects

the distinctive nature of one or more subjects/disciplines and their key concepts, theories and debates

a diversity of theoretical debates within the social sciences, some of it within specialist subjects or disciplines of study

the way in which social scientific knowledge develops through a process of questions, claims, evidence and evaluation

diverse research strategies and methods, and illustrate their use in gaining social scientific knowledge

a range of research methods, strategies and techniques of analysis and how to assess the relevance of their use

the distinctive character of questions informed by the social sciences, awareness of the range of subject-based approaches within it, and some sources of social scientific knowledge and understanding

the distinctive debates within one or more subjects or disciplines about the nature of knowledge and understanding; and of the variability within them

current research and scholarship in a specific subject or discipline, and how to evaluate its relevance and applicability

some of the ways in which societies are ordered, governed and subject to social change

how one or more subjects typically interpret how societies are ordered, governed and subject to social change

how one or more subjects systematically analyse and explain how societies are ordered, governed and subject to social change

how the social sciences are relevant to issues of ethical, social, political and public concern

how the tools of social science can be applied to issues of ethical, social, political and public concern

how the tools of particular social science subjects or disciplines explain issues of ethical, social, political and public concern

social diversity, inequalities and social differences and an awareness of their impact on the lives of individuals and groups

patterns of social diversity, inequality and social differences and how social science subjects or disciplines typically account for these

a range of analyses of social diversity, inequalities and social differences and their effects

After level 1 study, you will have knowledge and understanding of



Social Sciences Levels Framework October 2009

After level 1 study, you will be able to After level 2 study, you will be able to After level 3 study, you will be able to

Cognitive Skills define and use key terms and concepts in the

social sciences demonstrate familiarity with, and accurately

apply, key concepts in one or more subject or disciplinary area

evaluate the viability of competing concepts in explaining problems and their function in contrasting explanations

recognise that different theoretical concepts or arguments exist, and show an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses

compare, evaluate and illustrate different social science theories/arguments belonging to one or more subject or disciplinary area

systematically analyse and evaluate different theoretical approaches in detail and compare and contrast different theoretical approaches within one subject specialism

present an argument in a form appropriate to the subject matter

construct a social science argument with appropriate use of evidence, concepts and theories

construct a detailed and sustained argument that acknowledges the complexity inherent in the subject or topic and is informed by current research developments

find and use, in defined contexts, both quantitative and qualitative evidence

identify, review and summarise different kinds of evidence in relation to a specific subject or area of study, exercising judgement about the validity of sources used

synthesise and critically evaluate evidence, information and arguments from a diversity of sources including publications informed by research developments

show that evidence in social sciences is achieved by varied ways or methods of doing research

consider the strengths and weaknesses of different methods as applied to one or more subjects or disciplines

carry out a piece of personal research utilising appropriate methods and showing awareness of their limitations

identify how social science provides perspectives that differ from taken-for-granted understandings of the social world

recognise the significance of different value positions underlying conflicting arguments

recognise the contested aspects of knowledge; and the potential uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge in a specific subject or area of study


Key Skills write a straightforward and well structured

essay that includes a selection of relevant examples and summarises effectively

produce written work in a conventional academic style that coherently integrates a range of materials and concepts in order to create a substantiated argument

use a range of critical and evaluative techniques in essays and other written forms, in order to produce a logical, substantiated and sustained argument

communicate ideas using a variety of forms, including essays, reports, presentations, forum discussions

present and evaluate social science arguments, evidence and conclusions in a way that is suitable to one or more subjects or disciplines

methodically synthesise complex information, arguments and ideas, using appropriate forms of presentation and style to persuade specific audiences

recognise the importance of acknowledging sources as part of developing good practices in writing

apply the appropriate referencing system to written work, from a range of sources

compile bibliographies and reference consistently and accurately in all written work, from a wide range of data

access, draw information and make notes from teaching material delivered as written text, online and offline resources and visual/statistical data (such as maps, diagrams, charts, tables, spreadsheets)

search for, select and interpret material from a range of sources, within the contexts defined by the course team, including original/primary material some of which is found independently

search for, interpret and apply the most appropriate material from a diverse range of original texts, data and documents, using independently identified sources and working outside of course materials

use basic skills in ICT including accessing and searching online sources, using electronic communication (for example, email) and interactive online developmental tools (for example, glossaries)

demonstrate competency in ICT including searching and evaluating online sources and using electronic databases, using interactive electronic communication (such as online conferences) regularly and preparing information and essays using computers

confidently select and manipulate a wide range of ICT applications/tools to search information and interact electronically (for example, wikis/group work), working independently of course materials

undertake basic arithmetical and/or statistical calculations and understand how they can be used in social sciences

undertake, select and use arithmetical and/or statistical information to support arguments within the context of a defined question

combine a range of numerical, graphical and/or statistical materials and integrate them with a sustained argument, acknowledging their complexity and the range of interpretations they can be used to support


Practical and Professional Skills

listen to, and engage with, feedback on your work

make effective use of critical feedback across a series of assessed pieces of work

adapt your working methods and monitor your progress as a consequence of reflecting on the views of others

reflect on the ways in which you learn; and begin to develop as an independent learner

plan, monitor and review your own progress, using a range of resources available

as an independent and creative learner, effectively prioritise, monitor and evaluate your own learning and proactively seek ways to improve your performance

use and recognise skills you have learnt that are highly transferable to workplace and other settings, for example: planning and managing a sequence of work that meets a deadline; the selection of appropriate material or evidence; writing concisely to answer a set question; accessing and presenting information via computer

use and recognise critical, evaluative, practical and ICT skills that are highly transferable to workplace and other settings, for example: skills of comparison; judgements about validity of data sources; consideration of alternative approaches to a set question or problem; handling of ICT applications such as electronic searching and information retrieval; collaborative and group learning

recognise, record and articulate the value and diverse range of your skills and knowledge and link them to the achievement of your personal and/or career goals

plan your study, manage time effectively and meet deadlines

plan and manage a programme of work that meets deadlines

analyse tasks and make plans for prioritising them that uses your time strategically

produce written work that shows you are thinking for yourself in answering a set question

produce written work that shows evidence of independent judgement in answer to a set problem

produce written work that is confident and purposeful, demonstrating imagination and your own ‘voice‘

C95 – Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences

CORE OPTIONAL COURSES

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1. Knowledge & understanding - When you have completed this certificate you will have knowledge and understanding of:

1.1 selected key concepts, theories and debates within the social sciences in accord with a broad introduction relevant to all disciplines.

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1.4 have a basic understanding of the processes and forces of social change and some of the ways these can be interpreted

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CORE OPTIONAL COURSES

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3. Key skills - When you have completed this certificate you will be able to:

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3.2 use skills developed from ICT for study through structured activities TDA TA DA TDA

3.3 write a well structured essay that references sources appropriately, summarises effectively and constructs a substantiated argument

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3.4 communicate ideas in a variety of forms to a variety of audiences e.g. essays, forum discussions, tables, reports [etc.]

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4. Practical and/or professional skills - When you have completed this certificate you will be able to:

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4.4 engage constructively with, and learn from, critical commentary on your work TDA TA DA TD

4.5 reflect on the ways in which you learn; and begin to develop as an independent learner.

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4.6 plan your study pathway in order to link your learning with your personal and/ or career goals.

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E50 – Diploma of Higher Education in the Social Sciences

CORE OPTIONAL LEVEL 1 COURSES 60 points

CORE OPTIONAL LEVEL 2 COURSES (List A) 60 points required

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Structure: Level 1 – Core optional 60 points, optional 30 points (20 courses), level 1 choice 30 points Level 2 – Core optional 60 points, optional 60 points (choice of 19 courses)

Codes: T = taught; D = developed; A = assessed 60 30 30 30 15 30 60 60 60 60 15 15 60 60 30 60 15 60 60 60 60

1. Knowledge & understanding - when you have completed this diploma you will have knowledge and understanding of:

1.1 selected key concepts, theories and debates within the social sciences in accord with a broad introduction relevant to all disciplines.

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1.3 a critical stance towards ‘common-sense’ or taken for granted understandings of the social world

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1.4 how to identify and evaluate conflicting arguments, including recognising the significance of different value positions in these arguments

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1.5 the complexity of public debates in relation to a range of key social institutions, social interests and ideas

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1.6 how one or more academic disciplines apply concepts to explain the ordering, governing and social change within societies

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1.7 the ways in which the knowledge and tools of social science contribute to an understanding of issues of social, political and ethical concern

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2.1 identify and review different kinds of evidence in relation to a specific discipline or area of study

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2.6 work with conceptual frameworks and be able to critically discuss and engage with theory

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3. Key skills - When you have completed this diploma you will be able to:

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4.4 reflect on the learning process, on your personal progress, and the skills you have developed as an independent learner

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4.5 apply your knowledge in an appropriately scholarly manner, giving you confidence to move to third-level study

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BA/BSc (Honours) Social Sciences - Learning Outcomes

Educational aims

This is a broad-based social sciences degree. Your studies will:• introduce you to a range of social science disciplines

(sociology, economics, psychology, politics/government, geography, social policy);

• increase your understanding of a range of social issues and phenomena through interdisciplinary study;

• point out how the distinctive ways of thinking and methods of the social sciences can inform social policies and action;

• inspire you to critically engage with social issues; • provide you with the support and guidance you need to develop

as an independent learner.

Learning outcomesThe programme leading to this degree provides you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas.Within these four areas we emphasise achievable outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds, who have chosen a broad-based social sciences degree and who are learning at a distance.

Knowledge and understanding

When you have completed this degree you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• the distinctive contribution made by the social sciences to the study of society; • the contested nature of knowledge and the differences/distinctions that exist

within the social sciences and between other forms of knowledge; • key ideas, debates and arguments in the social sciences; • processes of change and the diverse ways in which these can be interpreted; • the different contributions of (some) individual disciplines to the understanding

of society;

Cognitive skills

When you have completed this degree you will be able to:• define and use key terms and concepts in the social sciences; • construct social science arguments and use concepts, theories and evidence

appropriately; • use different kinds of evidence to interpret and critically assess ideas and

arguments; • compare and evaluate social science arguments and theories; • understand and evaluate the range of methods used by social scientists.

Practical and/or professional skills

When you have completed this degree you will be able to:• transfer and use relevant key skills in your workplace; • use the specific knowledge, analytic skills and methods you have studied as a

basis for work in many professions; • engage critically with ’common sense’ /’taken for granted‘ understandings of

the social world; • identify and evaluate conflicting arguments and recognize the significance of

different value positions in these arguments.

Key skills

When you have completed this degree, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

Communication

You will be able to:• select and read material in an appropriate way, and identify and record what is

relevant; • select, summarize and synthesize information from different types of material

and sources; • present written material in a coherent and organized form, with arguments and

information set out in a logical sequence, and with sources referenced in an appropriate way.

Application of number

You will be able to:• perform basic numerical operations; • interpret graphical information presented as tables, graphs, diagrams, bar

charts; • use and manipulate statistical sources

Information technology

You will be able to:• access, process and prepare information using computers.

Learning how to learn

You will be able to:• analyse tasks and make plans for tackling them that use your time effectively; • identify and use sources of support and feedback; • monitor your progress and reflect on how successful you have been.

B57 – BA/BSc (Hons) Social Policy and Criminology

LEVEL 1 CORE OPTIONAL

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3.2 communicate complex information, arguments and ideas clearly in written form;

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3.3 select, summarise and synthesise information from a range of sources, including primary texts and other multi-media sources;

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3.4 interpret and work with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies through which the historical and contemporary development of social policy and criminology are understood;

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3.5 make use of ICT skills as a means of research: to retrieve, process and evaluate data and other information/evidence.

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K20

4

K20

8

K20

9


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4. Practical and/or professional skills

4.1 Apply theory to the study of policy and practice interventions.

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4.2 Apply research methodologies to the analysis of documents.

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4.3 Demonstrate a knowledge of the ethical implications of social science research and knowledge.

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4.4 Plan, monitor and reflect upon own learning. T

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4.5 Complete work which requires sustained and independent application.

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Please note that K209 will be added to the curriculum map once the learning outcomes for the course have been approved (i.e. following the approval of the course specification).