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Needs analysis definition involves the process of identification and evaluation of needs. It is the first step that should be taken in order to successfully develop an effective training program (Bleich, 2018). It is a vital process that helps businesses determine the specific training and training period they need to provide their employees for them to become productive and efficient (Morrison, 2020).

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Needs analysis helps organizations become proactive in approaching potential issues before they become actual problems. Being able to figure out the gaps in employees’ knowledge and skills before these gaps start creating real issues that can affect the organization is just one of needs analysis’ important benefits.

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Several basic Needs Assessment techniques include:

direct observation.

questionnaires.

consultation with persons in key positions, and/or with specific knowledge.

review of relevant literature.

interviews.

focus groups.

assessments/surveys.

records & report studies.

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Make a list of 10-15 statements related to course content, including commonly held misconceptions. Have students mark "true" or "false" next to each statement.

Canvas Quizzes and Qualtrics Surveys:

create a series of multiple-choice questions

post to Canvas as an assignment for the first class

do not grade the assignment, except perhaps to assign participation points

Prepare two or three open-ended questions. Ask students to respond in two or three sentences to each question.

Gallery Walk:

place images, graphs, and excerpts from upcoming course content in the middle of a poster paper. This leaves room around the material for students to write

hang images around the room

create groups of two to four students

place one group in front of each poster. Give them five minutes to write observations, what they know or what they are wondering about the materia

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Getting Started with Assessing Prior Knowledge 

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Plan your background knowledge assessment by asking the following questions:

What do you assume students already know?

What kinds of questions will help you confirm your assumptions?

What are some common misconceptions or myths related to your subject?

How are you going to analyze and respond to the data your pre-assessment provides?

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Bleich, C. (2018, April 18). How to conduct a training needs analysis. EdgePoint Learning. Retrieved August 18, 2020

Morrison, K. (2019, January 17). What training needs analysis is and how it can benefit your organization. eLearning Industry. Retrieved August 14, 2020

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