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The seminar on Need Analysis and Program Planning deals with the relevance of identifying the right educational need for a tailored program planning. This seminar is aimed at giving the background of the discussions about what it is an individual learning need and its difference with organizational qualification needs. It presents methods of need analysis in adult education. Furthermore the interpretation of data and into planning information will be discussed. Starting from the identified needs, will be presented the further steps in planning an educational program for the respective target group. After the seminar, students will be able:
- to assess the relevance of needs analysis within program planning in AE
- to distinguish between the different levels of identifying needs (eg. will know the difference between organizational qualification needs and individual learning needs and its implication on marketing strategies), and follow the steps of the process of evaluating the learning needs
- apply different methods and instruments to evaluate the needs, competences and performances of the targeted group of adults.
- know about the advantages and disadvantages, problems and possibilities of methods for need analysis
- know how to transform systematically acquired data into relevant information for market orientated strategic program planning
- applying the interactive model of program planning, following the necessary steps. • Furthermore, the students will plan a program that will fulfill the learning needs of the group of adults chosen.
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| Literatur |
- Altschuld, J. W., Witkin, B.R. (2000): From Needs Assessment to Action: Transforming Needs into Solution Strategies. Thousand Oaks, CA.
- Caffarella, R. (2002): Planning programs for adult learners, 2nd ed. Jossey-Bass New-York;
- Phillips, J., Holton E. (eds), (1995): Conducting needs assessment, American Society for Training and Development. Alexandria, Virginia
- Sava S. (2003), Preparation of the structure of the course, în H. Danihelkova (coord.), Management and Evaluation of the Course, Ed. Repronis, Ostrava, pp.60-79.
- Witkin, B.R./Altschuld, J.W. (1995): Planning and Conducting Needs Assessments: A Practical Guide. Thousand Oaks, CA.
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Dipl.-Päd. H12
The course is open to students from different European universities. Transnational collaboration will be fostered and is very much appreciated. The course language is English. The course is offered online for about 6 weeks. The students will have to produce three postings of suitable quality throughout the module, and also to participate in all of the discussion tasks, sharing their findings and experiences.
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