NEEDS ASSESMENT REPORT

I. Overview

The following data were gathered for a needs assessment and was conducted online during the
month of March 2021. The goal of the data collection was to identify the needs related to the current work
issues on various roles in the Field of Chemistry especially in laboratory. The following issues were the
key concerns of the needs assessment:

 Access to Laboratory resources

 Lack of practical application skill

II. Methods

The methods used to collect the data is by face to face interview, one on one online interview and
written interview with the interviewees by utilizing different platforms (messenger call & Gmail). The
whole interview process was recorded and kept confidential.

III. Participation

Verbal interview and written interview about the problems encountered in the Field of Chemistry
were conducted from different professionals and experts of various sectors. A total of 12 respondents
from different areas in the Philippines were collected. As of verbal interview, one (1) chemist and (1)
chemistry teacher from both and public private agencies such as Vitarich Corporation-Panacan, Davao del
sur and Bukidnon National School of Home Industries. As of written interview, ten (10) respondents from
Central Mindanao University, Therma South, Inc., PanASIA Inc., Southern Philippines Medical Center,
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines,

IV. Strength and Limitations

The strength of this needs assessment includes the connection of the students and the target

groups. All of the members of the group secured target respondents in a small span of time and ensured

that the interview and written survey will be done in the specified time. Moreover, the group made

objectives as to what information they would like to get from the interviewee. Questions were constructed

based on the objectives to make it logical and coherent. In addition, Forms and letters can be easily send
and received by the target respondents. Interviewers and Interviewees can easily communicate because of
the advancement of technology. In terms of written interview, both the interviewer and respondent can
have a flexible time and the respondents can able to elaborate their thoughts and answers.

On the other hand, the limitation of the study includes less interaction with the respondents in
terms of written interview. We cannot spot non-verbal cues with the respondents. And in terms of verbal
online interview, some have poor connections which results to poor interview response.

V. Key Findings

VI. Recommendations