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A New Approach for Training Needs Assessment
Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
- 1 Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
- 2 Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies·Volume 04 (2016)·Pages 102–109·Published 23 May 2016·DOI10.4236/jhrss.2016.42012
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Abstract
This paper reviews quantitative methods for educational and training needs assessment. The paper introduces a new simple approach for this purpose. The approach does not resort to the probability theory. Collected data as two bivariate distributions are tabulated using a five point Likert type scale. A proposed linear cell-weight is applied to each cell. A distribution index is proposed for measuring educational and training needs. The introduced scale is simple, positive, and finite (runs from 0 - 1). The technique is applied on data gathered locally. It contributes in education/ training needs assessment methods in the field of education and extension education.
KeywordsBorich ModelCell WeightDelta NModified Delta NNeeds AssessmentWeighted Total Index
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