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Looking at the human needs theories more than I thought I would. It helped me revise my plan and change my data collections methods.

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Collecting data from young children is interesting. it was hard to get a reflection of their true needs, ELL students especially.

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Setting the goals early helped me stay on track

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Interviews formal and informal can get more detailed information.

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Big lesson!!
Test the survey with a small group. Revisit and revise your methods

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Are my methods of data collection discerning what the actual needs are?

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Look for discrepancies

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Key understanding in my own context for me was looking at desired performances being punishing or undesired performances being rewarded.

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Prioritize needs

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Be as specific as possible. Ask yourself-Would I want to read this report? Are the charts and methods I've included in the report enhancing the meaning? Am I being brief and to the point?

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It's important to keep a critical eye and be responsive to get the whole picture.

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It's important to stay unbiased

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It's important to use varying methods of data collection to reduce bias.

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Needs Assessment is a consultative process. In order to get the whole picture we should engage ALL stakeholders.

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It is possible to approach the assessment though a strength based lens