Needs Analysis

Good teachers are often analyzing their environments. They are often observing the aspects that can affect the teaching/learning process, and they try to change them. After my teaching observation, I could notice the importance of needs analysis. Needs analysis can help teachers not only to find the aspects that can affect the teaching/learning process, but to try to change and adapt their classes according to students needs. It is important to focus on the importance of the needs analysis for the teacher and the students.

   Needs analysis should be present in each class. It helps teachers to have better results on the class; since they know what actually the students need in order to have a better academic performance. A good needs analysis can help teacher to choose the correct materials and teaching methods. In other words, a good analysis can make the curriculum more flexible. This will help the teacher to have successful classes and courses. Teachers should analyze their environment to avoid futures problems.

  Moreover, one of the most important aspects is that needs analysis helps to improve the learning process of the students. Since teachers analyze the students learning style and behavior; they can adapt the activities, lesson plans and curriculum to the needs of the students. Also, it can make students feel motivated. Since needs analysis provides information that will help the teacher to know the level of knowledge likes and dislikes of the students; they can adapt the course to the students. Teaches must keep in mind the needs of the students.

  In conclusion, once the teacher has analyzed the class the next step is to adapt the curriculum and lesson plan to the students learning style and needs. It is also important to keep in mind that needs analysis should be presented during the whole course because the needs of the students can change while they are getting familiar with the course.