THE IMPORTANCE OF NEED ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHING MASTER OF SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION IN INSTITUTO SUPERIOR CRISTAL

Agostinha Cabral

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The objectives of this study are to explore the perspectives of school leaders, university lecturers, and local authorities regarding the importance of need assessment for establishing a master of sociology of education in Instituto Superior Cristal. Researchers utilize mixed methods to collect and analyze the data. The Sample of this research is 48 people and this is with interview techniques for 12 key informants. The questionnaire was distributed across four municipalities: Aileu, Baucau, Bobonaro, and Dili. The data collection for the qualitative study obtained from semi-structured interviews and Quantitative are questionnaires. The result of this research is that all participants (100%) responded "yes," indicating they trust that ISC can establish this course and ensure its success. Potential Candidates, educational stakeholders, and professionals support filling gaps in the education sector in Timor-Leste, especially in the absence of a Master's program in sociology of education. It means ISC can establish a master sociology of education.

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