Analyze to determine needs. To introduce change in individuals and communities requires knowing the difference between where they are and where they should be . It is a value-laden process. Learn and help others learn. Involving others in analysis leads to new ideas, understanding others' values, and new ways of looking at old ideas.
Analysis can create new perspectives, seeing a situation through other value systems.
Identify constraints and obstacles to change. By identifying factors that are barriers or problems for program implementation, educators can increase the likelihood of changes being accepted. Develop new resources. Before programs can start, resources must be available. Situation analysis itself can generate resources.