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2.3 - 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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