Training need may be defined as the gap between what is and what ought to be in terms of performance on the job as illustrated below.
What is the existing level of Knowledge, skills and attitude
What should be the desired level of knowledge, skills and attitude.
Training need assessment is the process of identifying and analyzing needs and problems of rural people. The training programmes based on valid, present or emerging needs are always sound and cost effective. Need assessment information is especially useful in developing course objectives, deciding what content is to be covered and selection of appropriate learning experiences. The need assessment process provides answers to knowledge, skill and attitude of the target group for need improvement and to the degree to which the needs should be improved.
The need of improvements of farm women can be assessed from three perspectives, i.e. farm women's point of view, society's point of view and national priorities and policies. For assessing these needs the interview and observation methods and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques can be used.
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