What are learner needs and characteristics?
Your learners have needs and characteristics that derive from the following areas, such as their:
- experience in the workforce
- type and level of formal education
- current skills and competencies
- socio-economic background, age, gender
- cultural background
- special needs—physical or psychological
- language, literacy and numeracy needs of learners
- preferred learning style
- attitude towards, and previous experience of education and training
- motivation for learning.
Needs
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Their needs are often based around the following life situations:
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