scholarly journals Applying a Needs Assessment Model for Improving Agricultural Education in Guinea

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 79-93
Author(s):  
Roger Hanagriff ◽  
Miraj Wallace ◽  
Jack Elliot
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Extension Education ◽  
Higher Education Leaders

Extension education is considered an essential component of improving agricultural sustainability by diffusing innovations that increase crop yield and alleviate poverty in Guinea, Africa. To accomplish learning outcomes, extension agents must be confident and competent in their instructional abilities. This is achieved by self-evaluation of their training needs. The objective of this quantitative research was to conduct a needs assessment with leaders of the Farmer-to-Farmer educational program to identify their training needs. A purposive sample of thirteen higher-education leaders of the Farmer-to-Farmer program were asked to identify their educational needs and prioritize items contributing to the knowledge gap following their participation in a ten-day training. The Borich Needs Assessment Model was used to calculate the mean weighted discrepancy score (MWDS) of all items. The top five content areas with the greatest reported needs were: Power Point presentations (MWDS = 5.72), teaching financial management (MWDS = 5.51), using SWOT analysis (MWDS = 4.5), teaching marketing concepts (MWDS = 4.36) and incorporating stakeholders (MWDS = 4.35). Following a Pre/Post-Test, the top five content knowledge improvement areas and percent increase in reported knowledge were utilizing strategic planning (176%), using Borich (1970) for program needs assessment (153%), using SWOT analysis (122%), analyzing external influences in educational programs (115%) and strategies to conduct farm trials (67%). Respondents reported increased confidence in seeking stakeholder needs and building resources to increase program value. The results have implications to build education equity and sustainability in Guinea. Keywords: Borich needs assessment, agricultural extension education, Guinea agriculture, program planning, strategic planning, Farmer-to-Farmer

Faculty Computer Needs Assessment in Third World Countries

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Sunil I. Hazari
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Third World ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Training Needs Assessment

Faculty in Third World countries are in need of training programs which will help them incorporate computer technology in their classrooms. Prior to delivery of training, it is important to conduct a needs assessment which determines who gets what type of training, and how this should be provided. A training needs assessment model for faculty in Third World countries is proposed in this article. The use of such a model would help identify the areas in which training is to be ultimately delivered.

scholarly journals ELEVATING INSTITUTION PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virgana Virgana ◽  
Merry Lapasau ◽  
Soeparlan Kasyadi
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Special School ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Vertical Coordination ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Work Program ◽  
School Committees

In the current pandemic period, some activities of the work program cannot be carried out properly, there are even some activities cannot be carried out. Special school institutions as a forum for education services for children with special needs, need to make changes and improve work programs. The institution work program needs to improve to achieve an institution's vision and mission. It is necessary to change the work program through a more focused program planning. This research aims to formulate a strategic plan contained in the work program of special schools. This study uses a qualitative method with SWOT analysis. This research essential the current condition of private special school X, namely by compiling strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. To obtain current condition information from the institution, involving school supervisors, principals, teachers, and school committees by teleconference. Before analysing the current condition data of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats conducted the validity and reliability test by using Smart-structural equation modelling. From the classification results, the institution's position quadrant will be identified to obtain the institution's strategic planning work program will be obtained from this quadrant. The research results state the institution's position was in the 3rd quadrant that means institutions must develop strategic planning institutions by minimizing weaknesses to reduce threats to the institution. Special school headmasters can arrange programs based on strategic planning with horizontal and vertical coordination to achieve their goals on time according to the work program plan. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0790/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMPETENSI APARAT DESA, KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DAN PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DESA (Sudi Kasus Desa Buntongi Kec.Ampana Kota Kab.Tojo Una Una)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Siti Aminah H. Karim ◽  
Mahmud Lahay ◽  
Zulfan Monoarfa ◽  
Rosida P. Adam ◽  
Suardi S
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Financial Income ◽  
Village Government ◽  
The Village

In the administration of governance and development, a source of village financial income is needed, for this the organizational commitment of the village government towards the authority, duties and responsibilities of implementing village financial management is transparent and accountable. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the extent of the influence of the competence of village officials, organizational commitment and community participation on success in village financial management. This type of research is a mixed method by combining qualitative and quantitative research with sampling techniques by saturated sampling. The number of respondents was 40 people. Analysis tools with SWOT analysis and multiple linear regression. The results showed that the simultaneous probability of village officials, organizational commitment and community participation have a direction of significant influence on the success of village financial management.

scholarly journals Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Agents Using Borich Needs Assessment Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norsida Man ◽  
Jasim Saleh ◽  
Salim Hassan ◽  
Falah Zidane ◽  
Nolila Nawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Extension Agents

Competency-based Training Needs Assessment Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rani Geetha Priyadarshini ◽  
Deepa Dave
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
Competency Based

Specifics of strategic financial planning of enterprise activity in the digital economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-507
Author(s):  
P.A. Levchaev ◽  
B. Khezazna
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Corporate Management System

Subject. The article investigates the specifics of strategic financial planning of enterprise operations in conditions of digitalization processes, as well as the introduction of advanced technologies in all spheres of social and economic life. It determines unique opportunities for company development in the international market. Objectives. The study aims at reviewing a set of economic relations and problems emerging in the process of strategic financial planning of enterprise performance in the digital economy, and developing recommendations to improve the financial strategic planning of economic entities. Methods. We employ methods of economic analysis and synthesis, and comparison. The paper rests on works by academic economists on the problems of finance, financial management, and planning. Results. We investigated the most important features and problems of strategic financial planning of enterprises in the digital economy, and how the digital era increases the level of competition of participants for economic dominance. Identified features of financial strategic planning of the corporation's activities in the digital economy are recommended for use in the corporate management system of an industrial enterprise. Conclusions. Improving the strategic management process is a stage of transformations in the digital economy. Enterprises create new priorities through using management models. At the same time, the role of fixed assets is reduced, and intangible assets and information accelerate the business. The effectiveness of company operations is often determined by the availability of accurate and timely information that reflects the necessary aspects of financial and economic practice.

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