The Needs Analysis in the English for ASEAN Course by Using the Learner Centered Instructional Model

Abstract

The objective of this research study was to analyze the needs in the English for ASEAN course by using the learner centered instructional model. The samples were 59 fourth year business English majors who enrolled in English for ASEAN course in the 1^st semester of the academic year 2016. They were selected by a purposive sampling method. The research instruments used for data collection consisted of a set of needs analysis questionnaire and a focus group discussion form. The statistics used in the data analysis were percentage, mean, and Standard Deviation. And the qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis. 

Research findings revealed that the participants’ need for measurement and evaluation as a whole was at the moderate level (3.30), followed by learning management, which was at the moderate level (3.28), and contents at the moderate level (2.91), respectively. In focus group discussion, the participants needed the learning approach that put students at the center in teaching the English language for ASEAN. They wanted the class to focus on culture, customs and traditions of ASEAN countries the most. They would like the teaching to be not too serious and there should be group activities. Technologies should be used in teaching the English language and students should be evaluated from their practices, such as their works, portfolios, quizzes, clothing, and class attendance