The course examines the issue of needs analysis in educational contexts (formal, non-formal) and in general related to the development of human capital. Consisting of the following training units:
1. Needs analysis: terminology, meanings, contexts;
2. LLL and integrated training system: the need for capacity building;
3. Methodologies and induction tools and detection of needs
4. Need analysis and policy cycle. introductory elements.
G.Del Gobbo, N.Bogataj (2015). Lifelong learning devices for sustainable local development. The study circles experience in the cross border area Italy-Slovenia, Pisa: ETS
G. Galeotti (2015), I saperi dell’agire. La valorizzazione educativa delle competenze locali per la gestione ambientale, Roma: Aracne
G.Del Gobbo, G. Galeotti (2016), Educación para el medio ambiente en Guatemala y Nicaragua. La programación territorial participativa y el manejo de los desechos solidos, Firenxze: FUP (selezione di capitoli)
C. Benelli, G. Del Gobbo (2016), Lib(e)ri di formarsi. Educazione non formale degli adulti e biblioteche in carcere, Pisa: Pacini
Learning Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: to Know and to understand the significance of needs analysis with respect to specific contexts;
Applying knowledge and understanding: to be able to individuate and to select main tools of analysis of the needs in relation to empirical contexts;
Making judgments: to be able to analyse practices of needs analysis;
Communication skills: to know and to use specific terminology;
Learning skills: to know how to build an autonomous in-depth study on specific issues addressed during the course
Prerequisites
No
Teaching Methods
lectures (complemented by powerpoint presentations,) and laboratory activities for reworking content (individual / small group / in large group).
Presentation of case studies.
Type of Assessment
Formative evaluation: the reports of laboratory activities are part of assessment for students attending .
Periodic self-assessment forms
Final evaluation on presentation of a personal and group relationship