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HN Social Sciences The New Frameworks

HN Social Sciences The New Frameworks. Eric Cochrane Adam Smith College Curriculum Head for Social Sciences & QDT member. Framework design. There is no change to the Mandatory section of either award – the awards still have to fit with the Design Principles

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HN Social Sciences The New Frameworks

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  1. HN Social SciencesThe New Frameworks Eric Cochrane Adam Smith College Curriculum Head for Social Sciences & QDT member

  2. Framework design • There is no change to the Mandatory section of either award – the awards still have to fit with the Design Principles • We still have 12 credit HNC and 30 credit HND awards • Candidates still have to achieve 6 Mandatory credits including one Graded Unit for the HNC • Candidates still have to achieve 12 Mandatory credits including 3 Graded Units for the HND

  3. Framework design • There is no change to the Optional sections with both social science and non-social science units available • Candidates will need 6 Optional credits for the HNC - at least 2 social science and a maximum of 4 non-social science credits • Candidates will need 18 Optional credits for the HND – at least 8 social science and a maximum of 10 non-social science credits

  4. Structure • Candidates must do two A and B combinations for the HNC - with a minimum of 48 SCQF credit points including the Graded Unit at Level 7 • Candidates must do two A, B, C and D combinations for the HND - with a minimum of 64 SCQF credit points including two Graded Units at Level 8

  5. Structure The Arrangements documents for HNC and HND Group Awards offer exemplar models for the delivery of both HNC and HND awards for a two semester and a three block pattern A significant change to consider is in the order of delivery of the Units: • There is no need to do A before B or C, or B before C or D – Units are now self standing and this will make it easier to transfer from one college HNC to another’s HND year 2

  6. Main changes In the Units • there is a reduction of the work load throughout • there is more time to focus on developing skills for Social Scientists • there are suggestions to develop particular Core Skills signposted in each Unit • identification where the 4 capacities of Curriculum for Excellence are developed • more detail is to be found in the support notes

  7. The Units • A Unit - the aim of the unit should be to introduce the candidate to the social science discipline in an interesting and engaging way • B Unit - the aim of the unit should be to look at substantive topics within the discipline and highlight relevance to today • C Unit - the aim of this unit should be to look at more substantive topics within the discipline and highlight relevance to today • D Unit - a specialist study of particular relevance to the social science discipline. Creativity and independent learning are important

  8. Skills for Social Scientists A selection of the many skills includes: • An understanding of different social science disciplines • An understanding of the contribution of social sciences to the modern world and human behaviour • An open-minded, critical and evaluative approach to study • Skills in managing and prioritising information • Investigation and research skills

  9. Core Skills developed • Communication at SCQF Level 6 • ICT at SCQF Level 5 • Numeracy at SCQF Level 5 (Using Number component embedded in Research and Methodology) • Working with Others at SCQF Level 6 • Problem Solving at SCQF Level 6 • The Core Skills developed also contribute to the agenda for employability

  10. Employability skills Many of the skills developed in studying the social sciences help develop candidates as prospective employees, for example: • Self-management • Team Working • Problem Solving • Communication and Literacy • Information and Communication Technology • Numeracy • Research Skills

  11. Curriculum for Excellence and skills development A range of general skills are developed including: • Critical and evaluative thinking • The ability to manage and absorb large amounts of information • Communication and presentation skills • Personal effectiveness • The ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning • Study and research skills

  12. Credit Transfer • Credit Transfer is given for Units achieved in the Post-Pilot HNC/D towards the new HNC and HND Awards as outlined in the Arrangements documents. • In summary, Credit Transfer is given towards the new Group Awards for all A,B, and C units • Credit Transfer is not given in the following D Units as shown :

  13. Credit Transfer

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