A study on needs analysis in English teaching and learning skills for Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic engineering students pursuing degree

Preece, Abdul Shakour Duncan and V. K. S. Vyzul Karnine, Seeni Mehraj Begam and Muhammad, Siti Salmiah (2022) A study on needs analysis in English teaching and learning skills for Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic engineering students pursuing degree. In: International Academic Symposium of Social Science 2022, 3 July 2022, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.

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Abstract

It is known that one of the most vital indicators in scaffolding teaching and learning is carrying out a needs analysis which is considered part of continuous improvement of the curriculum design. In order for the students to gain knowledge and to achieve success in their future goals, the needs are met through a needs analysis. The aim of this study is to investigate appropriate categories of skills in English language learning required for degree-level students in engineering. A total of 53 students from Electrical and Civil Engineering departments from Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic were involved in this research. A survey questionnaire was used in this investigation. Descriptive statistics were used for the analysis, and it was discovered that the prospective engineering students perceived learning English as highly important. The results also revealed that the highest skills in needs and order were writing, speaking, listening and reading. The students encountered challenges and difficulties pertaining to grammar, pronunciation, idioms, and vocabulary even though the students’ ability level is Intermediate Upper in English. The needs analysis suggests directions for future research on improving the related skills.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Other)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	English language learning skills; needs analysis; importance; purpose; level of ability
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Depositing User:	Dr Abdul Shakour Preece
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2022 12:11
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2022 12:11
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/101122

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