GROOVE Toolkit_Final Version_090223

43 www.grooveproject.eu This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2021-1-CY01-KA220-VET-000033254] After you complete the first strategic goal which is to end up with a class that consists of aware learners ready to engage and benefit from the education that is going to be provided by you the next aim is to take into consideration their needs and identify which are their real demands from education and training programs. How can you approach VET learners to get this information? Always be aware that especially low- skilled adults might not be familiar with the modern means of data collection (e.g., online questionnaires) due to their lack of basic digital skills. You need to get into their reality and think creatively. For example, the PIAAC survey (Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competences) run by OECD, uses a combination of paper-based and computer-based versions of the assessment. You can always use the results of other national relevant surveys (e.g., AES, PIAAC, GRALE, etc.). However, at this point, you might want to get more insights into your specified target groups. Useful questions • Do learners have an electronic device? Can they use it to answer a questionnaire? • How can you deliver a paper-based questionnaire? • Can you approach an organization or an association that affiliates with them? • Can you assign this work to an external partner? • Are phone surveys more effective in this case? Examples of data collection diagnostic tools Quantitative • Face-to-face questionnaire • Web survey • Phone • Mail Qualitative • Face-to-face interviews • Online forums and communities • Focus groups Correct content of questions: • The content needs to be focused specifically on the theme of VET training. For instance, if VET training focuses on teaching the English language you could focus on their existing