Subjective and objective needs analysis of Mandarin learners
Needs analysis for language courses has to be carried out continuously to keep up with global changes and the needs of learners. This mixed-method study aims to describe the subjective and objective needs of the Mandarin learners in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia, and to check if the...
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| author | Lam, Kai Chee Ang, Lay Hoon Hoe, Foo Terng Ting, Hie Ling |
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| description | Needs analysis for language courses has to be carried out continuously to keep up with global changes and the needs of learners. This mixed-method study aims to describe the subjective and objective needs of the Mandarin learners in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia, and to check if these needs correspond with each other. Targetting at 120 learners and two instructors, a questionnaire survey was distributed, and complemented by qualitative data derived from focus group interviews. Result shows that learners’ subjective needs correspond with objective needs for motivational orientation, textbook, and cultural exposure. Statistically insignificant differences were found in the expected skills to learn, lecture-activities ratio, and teaching-learning activities. The study concludes that flexibility, student-centeredness and practicality are elements to look into for course improvement. Future research can explore learners’ needs in mastering writing skill, as well as the needs differences among learners across different levels. The study complements the understanding and knowledge of needs analysis in regard to Mandarin learning outside of China. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1092952024-08-16T07:26:24Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109295/ Subjective and objective needs analysis of Mandarin learners Lam, Kai Chee Ang, Lay Hoon Hoe, Foo Terng Ting, Hie Ling Needs analysis for language courses has to be carried out continuously to keep up with global changes and the needs of learners. This mixed-method study aims to describe the subjective and objective needs of the Mandarin learners in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia, and to check if these needs correspond with each other. Targetting at 120 learners and two instructors, a questionnaire survey was distributed, and complemented by qualitative data derived from focus group interviews. Result shows that learners’ subjective needs correspond with objective needs for motivational orientation, textbook, and cultural exposure. Statistically insignificant differences were found in the expected skills to learn, lecture-activities ratio, and teaching-learning activities. The study concludes that flexibility, student-centeredness and practicality are elements to look into for course improvement. Future research can explore learners’ needs in mastering writing skill, as well as the needs differences among learners across different levels. The study complements the understanding and knowledge of needs analysis in regard to Mandarin learning outside of China. SAGE Publications 2023-01-23 Article PeerReviewed Lam, Kai Chee and Ang, Lay Hoon and Hoe, Foo Terng and Ting, Hie Ling (2023) Subjective and objective needs analysis of Mandarin learners. International Journal of Chinese Education, 12 (1). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2212-585X; ESSN: 2212-5868 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2212585X221144897 10.1177/2212585x221144897 |
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