LEARNING NEED ANALYSIS IN EDUCATION

IDA MARIANI IDRIS P0600213401

OUTLINE
a. Definition of needs b. The purpose of needs C. Types of needs d. The important of need analysis e. Steps in learning need analysis f. Approach to need analysis

a. Definition of needs
The term needs is sometimes used to refer to wants, desires, demands, expectation, motivation, constraints, and requirements (Briendley, 1984) Target Needs : what students need to do in the target situation Learning Needs : what students need to do in order to learn

b. The purpose of needs

1. To identify what skills and knowledge the learners already have 2. Highlight skills/knowledge/competencies that need developing 3. To identify clearly what students wish to achieve 4. To outline and define expectations and goals 5. To establish need and demand for the course you have in mind 6. To determine what can realistically be achieved given the available resources 7. To identify any obstacles or difficulties which may arise 8. To increase the sense of ownership and involvement of the students 9. To provide information about your student group - know your audience

b. The purpose of needs

10. To achieve a correct fit between the provider and student, i.e., the course matches student needs and expectations 11. To identify the content that best suits students needs 12. To determine what is the most appropriate delivery format - class based, online or a mix of these and other formats 13. To determine what skill set and knowledge base is required of the tutor 14. To establish when is the most suitable time to deliver the course and over what time frame 15. To ascertain the most suitable evaluation mechanisms 16. To outline what results can be expected and if/how these can be measured

C. Types of needs
According to Hutchinson & Waters (1987):
Necessities : determined by the demands of the target. What the learner has to know to function effectively in the target situation Wants : a need doesnt exist independent of a person. It is people who build their images of their needs on the basis of data relating to themselves and their environment. Lacks : the necessities are missing. There is a gap between the existing proficiency and the target proficiency.

d. The important of need analysis

It is useful for learners, teachers, and administrator. According to Knox (1997), need analysis enables whether or not educational needs are sound, to design a program in terms of topics, materials so as to be responsive to the needs of participants.

e. Steps in learning need analysis

Steps in Learning Needs Analysis: Design - Conduct Analyse

Design

When designing the learning needs analysis, the aim is to: 1. To assess the current situation 2. To define the problem - what gaps exist? 3. To determine if there is a need for training/learning 4. To determine what is driving this need for training/learning 5. To evaluate existing training 6. To assess the possible learning solutions 7. Ascertain information about logistical considerations/constraints

Conduct

1. Interviews Focus group - a small group is selected to represent the interests of the larger group and a group interview is then conducted 2. Questionnaires Follow-up surveys from previous students 3. Observation 4. Action Research

Analyze

Gather the information and sort it into categories that help you identify themes/topics that need to be addressed. 1. What topics/issues can be prioritised? 2. Which, if any, elements are common to all responses? 3. Are there any inconsistencies in the responses? 4. Are there any numerical values of relevance? 5. Is there a fit between the trends emerging and the capabilities of the learning provider?

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