In this unit we can find interesting
information in order to know that learner needs is essential for providing
quality education. One approach for accomplishing this is through the use of
student evaluations. A common argument against the use of student evaluations
is that students do not know their own needs.
However, many studies have shown
student feedback/suggestions to be reliable and valid. If we do not even
attempt to understand their needs, we may fail to recognize the support they
require to be successful. Adults
learn better when they can see a reason or relevance as to why they are
following a programme of study.
By conducting a learning needs analysis with
prospective students, the learning provider can identify what programmes are
needed. Including learners from the outset will help ensure that course
content, schedules, etc., are in line with the needs of the student. By
assisting the learner to identify the gaps in his/her own learning, the
provider will be better able to support the student.
Moreover it is necessary to know what kind of needs a
learner has, those ones can be personal, learning, or professional needs. The
personal needs include security, challenge, praise, learning expectations which
vary according to the age, gender, cultural background,etc. On the other hand
we can find the learning needs which are set to achieve specific ways of
learning, specific subskills, learner autonomy, etc. Finally, we have the
professional needs which are focused on specific subskills, specific vocabulary
and grammar.
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