Needs Analysis

Transforming Ukrainian Agricultural Education for the Digital Era

Understanding the skills, technologies and pedagogical approaches needed to prepare VET institutions for the future of agriculture.

Why this analysis matters


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:

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