Learning Needs Assessment of the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials in the Province of Davao Del Norte

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), established by RA 7160, is vital for youth representation and nation-building in the Philippines. However, the Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) has struggled with ineffectiveness, limited governance understanding, and inadequate training, signaling a gap between officials' competencies and their roles. This study conducts a Learning Needs Assessment for SK officials in Davao del Norte, across the three cities and eight municipalities, with a total of 223 respondents. Grounded in Human Capital Theory and Competency-Based Training (CBT), the research assesses SK officials' current core, technical, leadership, and functional competencies, along with core skills, considering their educational attainment. Using a descriptive survey with a quantitative approach, data from elected and appointed SK officials will identify specific skill and competency deficiencies. The findings informed a comprehensive training plan to boost SK officials' efficiency and effectiveness. This study offers significant contributions by pinpointing training needs, providing a foundation for policy recommendations to strengthen the SK, and guiding future research on youth leadership development in the Philippines.

Learning Needs Assessment, Skills and Competencies, Training and Development, Policy Recommendations, Educational Attainment, Descriptive survey, Davao del Norte, Philippines

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