High Level Learning Aims of the Framework

Used in the academic rationale and programme specification document, these high level learning outcomes describe the attributes and capabilities that the IDIBL Framework seeks to develop in Student Researchers who undertake a Work Foucused Learning degree programme.

Objective	Learning outcomes at Levels 4 and 5 - the graduate with Foundation Degree / Diploma / Certificate will be able to:	Learning outcomes at Level 6 - the graduate with Bachelors Degree will be able to:	Learning outcomes at Level 7 - the postgraduate with Masters Degree will be able to:
1. Action for improvement to create curious, evaluative and effective 'improvers' in society	With guidance, identify opportunities to improve their own practice, take small-scale actions and evaluate the outcomes.	With support, develop and implement a plan of action for improving their own practice and critically evaluate the outcomes.	Independently identify opportunities to take actions for improvement at an organisational level, systematically implement innovative solutions and critically evaluate the outcomes.
2. Scholarly research to assure the quality of improvement is based on best evidence, analysis and insight	With guidance, construct a research plan and collect data to help answer a simple research question.	Develop and implement effective research plans, which isolate and focus on the significant features of a problem.	Undertake a significant piece of research that fully and critically explores key issues demonstrating rigor in the research process.
3. Communication for effective dissemination of improved practice	Communicate orally, in writing, and in appropriate media, in work and course contexts making informed and balanced arguments.	Effectively communicate orally, in writing, and in appropriate media, in academic and professional contexts making well-informed, coherent arguments.	Synthesize sources and communicate orally, in writing, and in appropriate media, in academic and professional contexts making well informed, coherent and persuasive arguments.
4. Application of subject and professional knowledge for depth of understanding of practice	Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principle issues in their field and take part in an argument around topics of debate or controversy drawing on personal experience.	Evaluate complex issues in their field and take part in reasoned argument around topics of debate or controversy drawing on knowledge from experience, work and course contexts.	Critically analyse and evaluate complex issues and lead reasoned argument around topics of debate or controversy drawing on knowledge at the forefront of their field including a historical perspective.
5. Learning and working with others to sustain lifelong learning and community of practice	Evidence personal practice of lifelong learning, using technology, and working in organisational contexts.	Articulate philosophies of lifelong learning, the applications of technology, and the way organisations work.	Take a leadership role to articulate philosophies of lifelong learning, the applications of technology, and the way organisations work.
7. Organisation and policy to act on wider contexts of organisation and society	Exercise personal responsibility in tacking actions based on work context and local policies.	Use organisational theories to inform analysis of complex work circumstances and exercise personal responsibility in taking action in the light of local and national policies.	Use organisational theories to inform analysis and evaluation of their work context at a strategic level, critiquing local and national policies and develop recommendations for change.
8. Ethics to maintain integrity and respect for individuals and society	Understand the ethical expectations in their work context and act accordingly.	Understand the implications of ethical dilemmas including social implications of activities and interpret these to inform their action inquiry.	Analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas including social implications of activities and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions.
9. Technology to enhance creativity, confidence and competence with technology as a modern practitioner	Develop an understanding of the potential use of relevant technologies for communication, co-ordination and analysis.	Confidently and competently use relevant technologies for communication, co-ordination and analysis of work-place activities.	Evaluate technology for its contribution to communication, co-ordination and an organisation's enterprise activities.