Learners come to the centre to learn something new, better communication especially to speak english, learn computer skills, practice what they learn, build knowledge, to prepare for the workplace, to explore different career paths and choose the one which is best for him/her based on their interests, skills area of expertise. They also feel that this space is flexible so as to they can learn different aspects like life skills as well as work skill in a very interactive and enthusiastic way which enables them to explore their potentials and bring creativity out of them. Some also come to get better jobs as they have many obligations towards their family, financial problems and to well equip with different skills and potentials.
Learners who come to the centre think that they are able to learn what they are really needed. To develop communication skills, to explore their hidden potentials, explore the possible career paths and choose the best for them.
Thanks Carel. It is interesting to note that there are a variety of needs between your students. It could get challenging to find students who share many of these needs and thereby create a personalised intervention for the varying needs. Some questions to further this exploration of your student needs could be - how to manage multiple needs of the students in one class? Are these skills sought by them since they yield job prospects or there is a genuine interest to learn these things? How can students look at acquiring these skills beyond a job - and whether they want to think beyond jobs? Keep exploring!
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