Transcription of BUL 870 Methods for Conducting an Educational Needs …
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Methods for Conducting an Educational Needs AssessmentGuidelines for Cooperative Extension System ProfessionalsBy Paul F. McCawleyBUL 870 PAGE 2 WHAT IS A Needs ASSESSMENT? ..p 3 Direct and indirect assessments ..p 3 Six steps for a Needs assessment ..p 4 Objectives ..p 4 Describe the target audience ..p 5 INSTITUTIONAL APPROVAL ..p 5 FOUR DATA COLLECTING Methods ..p 6 Samle procedure ..p 6 Sample size, design ..p 6 Table 1, Sample size for validity ..p 7 When to stratify sample ..p 71. SURVEYS ..p 8 Written surveys, questionnaires ..p 8 Oral, telephone surveys ..p 8 Survey procedures ..p 9 Create survey instrument 14 steps ..p 9 Ten question-writing tips ..p 10 Pilot tests: Refine instrument ..p 10 Conduct survey ..p 11 Analyze data ..p 122. INTERVIEWS ..p 13 Interview procedures ..p 13 Analyze interview data ..p 143. FOCUS GROUPS ..p 14 Focus group procedures.
educational programs. Programs and products that specifically target docu-mented needs are inherently effective and marketable. A needs assessment also provides a method to learn what has already been done and what gaps in learning remain. This allows the educator to make informed decisions about needed investments, thereby extending the reach
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