Needs analysis examines what learners already know, want to know, and need to know through objective and subjective methods like questionnaires, interviews, data collection, observation, and informal consultation. It focuses on learners' proficiency levels, situations of use, lacks in knowledge, and wants. Common tools include self-reports, proficiency tests, observation and analysis of tasks, exams, and previous research.
Needs analysis examines what learners already know, want to know, and need to know through objective and subjective methods like questionnaires, interviews, data collection, observation, and informal consultation. It focuses on learners' proficiency levels, situations of use, lacks in knowledge, and wants. Common tools include self-reports, proficiency tests, observation and analysis of tasks, exams, and previous research.
Needs analysis examines what learners already know, want to know, and need to know through objective and subjective methods like questionnaires, interviews, data collection, observation, and informal consultation. It focuses on learners' proficiency levels, situations of use, lacks in knowledge, and wants. Common tools include self-reports, proficiency tests, observation and analysis of tasks, exams, and previous research.
Types of Needs Questionnaires, interview, data collection (exam papers or text books and analysing Objective them), observation needs How to look needs (following the learners through typical day), informal consultation with teachers and learners, and tests.
Subjective Learner self-
assessment using needs How to look needs list and scale, questionnaires, interview Needs Analysis Tools Method & Examples of Need Analysis Type of need Focus Method Example
Neccessities Proficiency Self-report Level of vocabulary
Proficiency test knowledge
Level of fluency e.g. reading
speed Situations of use Self-report Analysis of text Observation and analysis Analysis of exam and Review of previous research assignment Corpus analysis Analysis of Task
Lacks Proficiency Self report testing Vocabulary test
Situations of use Self-report Examiners’ reports
Observation and analysis Analysis of tasks Wants Wishes Self-report