The Needs Analysis identifies the most important development needs for teachers, institutions and agricultural VET systems to support digital transformation and future workforce requirements.
Research Sources
Teacher Survey (57) Industry Partner Survey (13) Existing VET Documentation Labour Market Analysis
What We Learned
Simulation Learning Exists
Simulation-based learning is already used in partner institutions but implementation remains inconsistent and dependent on individual teachers.
Teachers Need More Support
Teachers feel confident in general pedagogy and digital tools but require support in designing and facilitating effective simulation-based learning.
Technology Gap Exists
Competence in drones, precision farming and immersive technologies remains significantly lower than general digital competence.
Agriculture is Changing Fast
Industry partners describe agriculture as increasingly digital, automated and data-driven, creating demand for new skills and technologies.
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Areas Requiring Further Development
Simulation Pedagogy
Creating structured and goal-oriented simulation experiences.
Debriefing & Reflection
Supporting learner-centred reflection after simulations.
Assessment Practices
Using self-assessment and peer feedback more effectively.
Technology Integration
Connecting modern technologies to real learning scenarios.
CURENT TEACHER STRENGTHS
GENERAL PEDAGODY
STRONG
DIGITAL TOLS
STRONG
MOTIVATION TO LEARN
STRONG
LEARNING PLATFORMS
STRONG
SIMULATION BASED LEARNING
Although simulation technologies are available, learning activities often focus on equipment operation rather than structured learning processes.
Key development areas:
Learning design
Facilitation skills
Psychological safety
Structured debriefing
Reflective learning
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