Community Learning Development resource 200 – 04
HOLISTIC LEARNING OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK.
SUMMARY
The recognition of holistic learning outcomes that enable and encourage individuals to grow in confidence and personal capacity is crucial within the learning strand of community development and neighbourhood regeneration work. The framework presented in this resource (200-04) is in current use (April 2012) within a VCS project working in partnership with a local district authority, within local priority neighbourhoods.
Monitoring and Assessing Changes in Behaviour – Learning Journeys – Capacity Building – using the Holistic Outcomes Framework.
| Personal Development | Social development | Gaining Communication Skills | |||
| More self-control
Greater self-awarenessSelf-image has improved Feeling more powerful Feeling more positive More able to support others Feeling more valued Increased self-esteem |
Improved interpersonal skills
Relate better to others More confident socially Has made friends Feels part of a group Can help others relate Understands confidentiality Aware of own impact on others |
More confident to communicate
Makes eye contact More relaxed when face-to-face Better verbal skills Gained writing skills Improved listening skills Gained IT skills Seeking to communicate |
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| Personal Effectiveness | Gaining Learning Skills | Gaining Evaluative Skills | |||
| Less passive
More assertive More confident to influence Improved coping skills Improved parenting Improved participation in family Values own decisions More caring skills |
Increased desire to learn
Recognises own abilities Shares learning experiences More confident to learn Better problem-solving Becoming more creative Confident to direct own learning Encourages others to learn |
Reflects more/less reactive
Thinking before reacting Looking for alternatives Identifying options Weighing-up options Making choices Recognising own ability to choose Becoming more proactive |
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| Access/Progression Outcomes | Participation | Learning Application | |||
| Making progress
Has gained access Gained relevant qualification Accreditation/Certification gain Confident to move-on Recognises needs addressed Moved to partner agency Moved into education/training |
Involvement increasing
More confident within group Confident to voice an opinion Confident to give feedback Seeks to influence others Seeks support Supports others Wants to make a difference |
Applies learning success
Applies learning success at home Applies learning success at work Recognises learning benefits Recognises learning impact Passes on learning to others Seeks learning to make changes Dumps unhelpful learning |
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| Subject-based Learning | Self-Assessment skills gained | Employability Outcomes | |||
| Has gained knowledge
Has developed understanding Has gained physical skills Has gained mental skills Pursues new learning Contributes in a learning group Teaches others Motivated to learn more |
Recognises own needs and issues
Can assess own needs and wants Recognises changes in behaviour Can estimate success Can value achievements Can recognise own abilities Plans own learning activity Aware of own motivation |
Better prepared for employment
Gained employability skills More confident to seek work Employment possibilities opened-up Has gained employment Has increased earnings Employment status improved Easier transfer in employment |
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| Collective Capacity Building | Community Capacity Building | Community Development | |||
| Positive interaction with family
Positive interaction with friends Contributes to group activity Develops mentor role Develops as group leader Contributes to group outcomes Group makes a difference Contributes to group review |
Interested in volunteering
Chooses voluntary activity Becomes a community volunteer Engages in volunteer induction Gains understanding of values Supports anti-oppressive practice Becomes concerned for others Addresses issues of vulnerability |
Active community volunteer
Becomes ‘Voice’ for local people Identifies community issues Takes action to address issues Contributes to SCNA success Provides effective leadership Demonstrates care and compassion Invites trust and respect |
Framework Use:
- Prompts conversation and learning – individual awareness of success
- Prompts reflection, recording and action planning by workers and beneficiaries
- Helps identify learning gains, behavioural changes and quality of life improvements
- Helps identify and assess beneficiary success and achievements, and progression routes
- Prompts identification and assessment of needs, wants, gaps and barriers/constraints
- Contributes to agency evaluation, review and planning.