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2.2 - Understanding the Learner
Know your A-u-d-i-e-n-c-e
nalysis - Who are they? How many will be there?
nderstanding - What is their prior knowledge?
emographics - What is their age, sex, background?
nterest - Why are they there? Who asked them?
nvironment - Where will I stand? Can they all see?
eeds - What are their needs? What are your needs?
ustomized - What specific needs to address?
xpectations - What do they expect to learn or hear?
Understanding Audience and Environment
Key considerations: Things to consider
Climate: Issues with heat, humidity
Culture: Mixed culture attendees
Experience: Only a few Educators have run courses
Gender: Mix (both genders)
Issues: Participants critical of sports education and or
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Language: Communication issues
Learning styles: Ranges of styles present
Numbers: Too large group, small group
Resource: Materials not available
Space: Meeting room issues
Technical: Power, audio video issues
Time: Reduced time allotment
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