Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study | Origin: LC104
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Implementing a New Program of Study --> Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
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When building a curriculum framework, it is important to determine what exactly the program is preparing to achieve and have it student learners to do. During this phase it is important to identify workforce demand and confirmed program feasibility, and to target specific employers, occupations and realistic entry opportunities for students who complete the pathway. By defining these occupational goals, it can help ensure that the program curriculum is appropriately aligned to workforce demand, expectations and learner outcomes.
A needs assessment helps with the initial analysis of potential programs and focuses on the feasibility and potential longevity of a new program, taking into account student interests, learner trends, start up and maintenance costs for program implementation, and highlights potential obstacles and barriers that need to be addressed in order to effectively and sustainably launch a new program.
Early planning and research creates less barriers in implementing a program. A needs assessment helps form a whole picture instead of focusing on one specific groups perspective. The feasibility study gives you a clearer idea of "yes" or "no" decision making of creating a new program. When implementing a new program, its also more effective to plan for continual changes to monitor and correct obstacles.
