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Learner Needs
Assessments
Direct Methods
Direct Questions:
• What do you think are the three biggest problems people face?
• Could you give me two or three areas in your life that we should address?
• What topics would you like to see taught next quarter?
Direct Methods
Low Key Interviews:
• Our class seems pressured. Do you know why?
• What are the struggles that [age group] face today?
• How do you think [recent news] affects people?
Direct Methods
Questionnaires:
• Clearly stated purpose
• Anonymous• Carefully constructed
questions
Direct Methods
Interaction with family members:
• Student regarding the family
• Family regarding the student
Direct Methods
Personal visits:
• Home• Work• School
Direct Methods
Personal observation:
• Questions learners ask
• Body language• Class attendance• Class discussion• After-class activities
Indirect Methods
Books:
• Christian• Secular• Topics of best-sellers• Reviews
Indirect Methods
Magazines & newspapers:
• Consumer-oriented
• Question/answer columns
• Research studies
• Polls
Indirect Methods
Individuals interacting with the public:
• doctor• dentist• hairdresser • teacher• coach• etc.
Needs Inventory
Prioritize the age group’s Top 10 needs
Needs Inventory
Time references – problems faced:
• Past• Present• Future
Needs Inventory
Roles faced:
• spouse• parent• boss• employee• child• teacher• etc.
Needs Inventory
Categories of life:
• Physical• Emotional• Intellectual• Moral• Spiritual• Financial
How well do you know your learners?