WRITING MATERIAL FOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATION STUDY PROGRAM IN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: STUDENTS’ NEED ANALYSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Iga Yolanda ◽  
N. Ngadiso ◽  
S. Sumardi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Need Analysis

Vocational High School is course with aim to prepare the students to have specific skills by having practical activities based on its study program. It has the same purpose with English for specific purposes (ESP) course which aims to meet the students’ specific language need. ESP courses help students to use English appropriately as well as accurately to perform their jobs in a various situations where they encounter their English language function. ESP course often begins with the students’ need. Students’ need analysis is needed to be identified to be able to meet the effective learning material based on what the students really need. This study aims to investigate the writing materials needs of eleventh grade students of Office Administration study program in Vocational High School from viewpoints of students. This study used descriptive qualitative analysis with questionnaire and interview method to collect the data. The subjects of the research were eleventh grade of Office Administration students that consisted of 34 students by using purposive sampling. The result indicated that the students have several needs in terms of target needs and learning needs. Target needs are divided into necessities, wants, and lacks. Based on the result of target needs, the students are lack of component of writing skills including express ideas, write with correct organization, use correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling, and use appropriate vocabulary based on the context of the text. Thus, the students need and want to learn those components of writing skills. Meanwhile, learning needs are divided into input, procedure, setting, and accessibility. The input is divided into content of materials, activities, and design. The teachers should pay attention more on those aspects to fulfill the students’ need to help them transition successfully to their future careers after graduation.

scholarly journals A Need Analysis of English For Specific Purposes (ESP) For Nursing Students At SMKS Kesehatan Kendari

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-437
Author(s):  
Ria Z Wulandari ◽  
Muhammad Khusnun Muchsin ◽  
Tambunan Tambunan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Situation Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Need Analysis

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) has been discussed for a long time around the world in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). Teaching English based on students’ needs is important, particularly for those learners who learn English beyond the academic purposes such as vocational high school students. The objective of this study is to analyse nursing students’ needs for ESP materials at SMKS Kesehatan Kendari based on Target Situation Analysis. Therefore, this study is conducted to identify the Target Situation Analysis (TSA) of one of vocational high school in Kendari. This study employed research and development design with 22 samples. The data obtained from questionnaire were analysed statistically by using SPSS version 16.0. The result shows that students need in learning English process for the tasks of speaking skill; how to ask question English well, how to answer question English well, do communication with schoolmates, do communication with teachers, and do communication with patients. Listening skill; listening and understanding when do face to face conversations, listening and understanding through conversation on the phone, listening and understanding the content of forum discussions, and listening and understanding the content of announcements. Reading skill; how to read health magazine, how to read announcement, and how to read patient list, and Writing skill; how to fill the patients form and how to write medical report. Based on the findings, it concludes that speaking and listening skills are the most needed by nursing students in order to communicate in English.Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Need Analysis, Target Situation Analysis (TSA), Nursing Students 

scholarly journals A NEED ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT SMKS KESEHATAN KENDARI

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Ria Wulandari ◽  
Muhammad Khusnun Muhsin ◽  
Tambunan Tambunan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Situation Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Need Analysis

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) has been discussed for a long time around the world in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). Teaching English based on students’ needs is  important,  particularly  for  those  learners  who  learn English beyond the academic purposes such as vocational high school students. The objective of this study is to analyse nursing   students’   needs   for   ESP   materials   at   SMKS Kesehatan Kendari based on Target Situation Analysis. Therefore, this study is conducted to identify the Target Situation Analysis (TSA) of one of vocational high school in Kendari.  This study employed  research  and  development design with 22 samples. The data obtained from questionnaire were analysed statistically by using SPSS version 16.0. The result shows that students need in learning English process for the tasks of speaking skill; how to ask question English well, how to answer question English well, do  communication  with  schoolmates,  do  communication with   teachers,   and   do   communication   with   patients. Listening skill; listening and understanding when do face to face conversations, listening and understanding through conversation on the phone, listening and understanding the content of forum discussions, and listening and understanding the content of announcements. Reading skill; how to read health magazine, how to read announcement, and how to read patient list, and Writing skill; how to fill the patients form and how to write medical report. Based on the findings, it concludes that speaking and listening skills are the most needed by nursing students in order to communicate in English. Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Need  Analysis, Target Situation Analysis (TSA), Nursing Students

scholarly journals The Needs Analysis of English in Bina Informatika Vocational High School of Bintaro as A Basis to Design English Teaching Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-152
Author(s):  
Albiansyah Albiansyah ◽  
Minkhatunnakhriyah Minkhatunnakhriyah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Eleventh Graders ◽  
Analysis Of Teaching ◽  
Learning English

Abstract: This study aims to find out the need analysis of teaching and learning English for vocational high school students. It is focused on the students’ needs, deficiencies, and desires. To find the source of knowledge to design proper English materials, this study was performed at one of Bina Informatika vocational high school of bintaro , Tangerang Selatan. A series of questionnaires were distributed to multimedia students to analyze their needs, shortcomings, and motivation to learn English for vocational purposes. This survey research using a series of questionnaires covering three measures to determine the needs of students for particular purposes on materials in learning English. There were 41 participants in this study involving the eleventh graders. In figuring out the majority decisions for each item asked, the data were evaluated quantitatively. In investigating the reasons for each result, open-ended interviews were conducted with both the teacher and the students. The result showed that the students were supposed to be able to use English for everyday contact that would be beneficial to their future jobs since fluency in speaking and grammar were burdening them. Therefore, these students need contextual teaching on the delivered topics. In conclusion, the results of this research can be a landmark for creating a package of materials in English learning for the students.   Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis kebutuhan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris bagi siswa SMK. Hal ini difokuskan pada kebutuhan, kekurangan, dan keinginan siswa yang menjadi sasaran pembelajaran. Untuk mengetahui sumber pengetahuan dalam merancang materi bahasa Inggris yang tepat, penelitian ini dilakukan di SMK Bina Informatika di Bintaro, Tangerang Selatan. Serangkaian kuesioner dibagikan kepada siswa multimedia untuk menganalisis kebutuhan, kekurangan, dan motivasi belajar bahasa Inggris untuk keperluan vokasional. Penelitian survei ini menggunakan serangkaian kuesioner yang mencakup tiga langkah untuk mengetahui kebutuhan siswa akan tujuan tertentu pada materi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Ada 41 peserta dalam penelitian ini yang melibatkan siswa kelas sebelas. Dalam menentukan keputusan mayoritas untuk setiap item yang ditanyakan, data dievaluasi secara kuantitatif. Dalam menyelidiki alasan untuk setiap hasil, wawancara terbuka dilakukan dengan guru dan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa diharapkan dapat menggunakan bahasa Inggris untuk percakapan sehari-hari yang akan bermanfaat bagi pekerjaan mereka di masa depan karena kefasihan berbicara dan tata bahasa membebani mereka. Oleh karena itu, para siswa ini membutuhkan pengajaran kontekstual pada topik yang disampaikan. Kesimpulannya, hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi tonggak pembuatan bahan ajar bahasa Inggris bagi siswa.

scholarly journals The Differences in Communication Ability and Mathematical Disposition of Students who are given a Geogebra- Assisted Contextual Learning Model and the Cooperatif Learning Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 403-411
Author(s):  
Tungga Pramudya Utama ◽  
Sumardi Sumardi ◽  
Slamet Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
School Students ◽  
English Writing

The portfolio system exists as one alternative answer for a challenge encountered by an English teacher. The research about the portfolio system that focused on middle education teachers' perception is quite necessary since it helps the teachers and students of the English language find a proper way of learning writing skills. This study aimed to investigate the middle education teachers' perception of using a portfolio system to improve writing ability in teaching writing skills in English as a foreign language to junior high school students. The participants of this research were four junior high school teachers. In conducting this case study, the researcher collected data from the interview. This research found that the teachers favored implementing a portfolio system to improve students’ English writing skills. This research stands as a contribution to teaching English writing skills. This study suggests that a portfolio system is a useful tool for teaching English writing skills in middle education. The teachers were to facilitate the students by applying the portfolio system and giving feedback on their writing to encourage their writing performance.

scholarly journals Developing communicative English language tests for tourism vocational high school students

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Nengah Astawa ◽  
Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra ◽  
Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Primary Target ◽  
School Students ◽  
Language Tests ◽  
Test Specification

The present study aimed at developing communicative language tests for vocational high school students. A Research and Development design was employed in this study with the primary target was to develop communicative English language tests. The main procedures in the development of the test include: (1) identifying objectives, (2) developing the test specification, (3) developing the communicative tests, (4) analyzing the results of the preliminary tryout of the communicative tests drafts, (5) revising the communicative test drafts, (6) trying out the communicative test drafts, (7) analyzing the results of the tryout of the communicative tests, (8) revising the communicative test drafts. Questionnaires and observation blanks sheet was used to gather comments, opinions, and criticisms on the draft of communicative tests from a number of selected experts. The analysis of the communicative tests tryout was done to ensure the validity, reliability, and practicality of the tests.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING ESP READING MATERIALS FOR THE ELEVENTH YEAR DRESSMAKING STUDENTS OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosy Maya Deli Samosir ◽  
Lidiman S M Sinaga ◽  
Tiarnita M S Siregar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Research Findings

The Objective of this research were: (1) To develop ERM to meet the needs of second grade of dressmaking students at SMKN 10 Medan, (2) To Design ERM which is suitable to the needs of second grade of dressmaking students at SMKN 10 Medan. The subjects were the eleventh year students of dressmaking department at SMKN 10 Medan. The study was a Research and Development (R & D) study which is adapted from Borg and Gall (1983). This research were conducted by six phases, they are, Gathering information and data, Analyzing data, Designing new reading materials, Validating new reading materials, Revising new reading materials, Revised-developing reading materials. The Instruments for collecting the data were 30 questionarries need analysis and interview students, teacher and practitioner. The results from the data were the students need authentic material which related and appropriate to their need in order they can understand English well. The developed materials were validated by two experts, one is a lecture and the other is a teacher. The validator scored 4 creteria. The research findings showed that the developed materials were appropriate to be implemented. The average score of validation was 4,72 (lecture score) and 4,75 (teacher score). Based on the results of the study, conclusion and suggestions are directed to the teachers and institution who are teaching in SMKN 10 Medan generally to create and to develop the materials based on students need.Key words: English Reading Materials, Vocational High School Students,                  English for Specific Purpose

scholarly journals Vocational High School Students’ Perception in learning English and Its Relation to their Career Aspiration in Yogyakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Nana Apriliana ◽  
Basikin Basikin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Career Aspiration ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
English Program

Abstract. In Indonesia, Vocational High Schools (VHSs) are designed to prepare graduates for a specific job. Selecting the types of English that suits the needs of vocational students is paramount importance to support their vocational skill in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). This study aims to reveal: (1) Vocational High School (VHS) students’ English perceived needs, (2) VHS students’ career aspirations toward study program they are taking, (3) the effect of students’ perception of their English program (EGP and ESP) on their career aspirations, and (4) the differences in the students’ perception of their English program (EGP and ESP) by demographic variables (gender and study program). This was quantitative research in the form of a correlational study. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, multiple regression, and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The findings indicated that:  (1) Most VHS students' English perceived need was ESP. Nevertheless, it was also undeniable that they also still needed EGP for their English before they took ESP. (2) Most VHS students did not have mature career aspirations related to the study program they were taking at vocational high school. (3) Furthermore, there was a significant effect of students' perception (EGP and ESP) on their career aspirations. (4) Regarding differences between male and female's perception of English program and differences in students’ study program, the results of this study revealed significant differences among them.                                                                                   Keywords: Career Aspiration, EGP, ESP, Perception

scholarly journals Why Do Vocational High School Girls Drop Out? Unraveling the Correlation between Business Development in Rural Areas and Adolescents’ School Interest in the Blitar Regency, East Java

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agung Winarno ◽  
Siti Robfi’ah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Program

This paper explores the reasons for students to consider dropping out of school and choosing to work. It also assesses the benefits of marketing study programes with regards to the store clerk profession. This study employs qualitative design using phenomenology approach. The key subjects of this research were four vocational high school students in Blitar who had opted to leave school early. Data was extracted and explored using in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Triangulation of sources and methods was carried out to obtain accurate information, the analysis was carried out with the simultaneous stages of Approach, Excavation, Deepening, Matching, Interpretation and Presentation (6P). The results of this study demonstrate that the main reasons contributing to leaving school early are family background, environment, society, and the student’s experience during school. In addition, the vocational marketing study program gives students the requisite experience and skill sets to work as store clerks, further facilitating their decision to leave school early and start their professional careers. Keywords: vocational high school students drop out, marketing expertise competence, rural area business development

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