This discussion indicates that needs analysis has a vital role in the process of designing and carrying out any language course and considered as a crucial component of systematic curriculum development. However, learners as the main sources in needs analysis often find difficult to define what language needs they have. Therefore, as the teacher or even institution should be aware of their impetus on successful teaching by conducting this needs analysis through some procedures. At least there are some advantages might be obtained by conducting needs analysis, such as:
1. In a learner-centered curriculum, teachers’ reconciliation in content selection though extensive consultation with the students about their learning needs and interest is critical. Therefore needs analysis helps teachers create in-class activities in which the students can utilize learned skills and knowledge as tools to meet their real-life needs in meaningful ways.
2. Needs analysis can helps teachers understand “local needs” of students or the needs of a particular group of students and make practical decision in pedagogy and assessment for improvement, and also for the selection of appropriate teaching methods in a program.
3. In proficiency-oriented instruction/curricula, needs analysis helps teachers understand the potential difference in learning expectations between themselves and their students.
4. Obtaining input from the students about a planned or existing program through a needs analysis is fundamental to the design, implementation, evaluation and revision of the program.
5. Needs analysis may provide the basis for planning goals and objectives for a future program, and also for developing syllabus design and teaching materials for the course.
6. A program that attempts to meet students’ perceived needs for the students will be more motivating and successful.
This discussion indicates that needs analysis has a vital role in the process of designing and carrying out any language course and considered as a crucial component of systematic curriculum development. However, learners as the main sources in needs analysis often find difficult to define what language needs they have. Therefore, as the teacher or even institution should be aware of their impetus on successful teaching by conducting this needs analysis through some procedures. At least there are some advantages might be obtained by conducting needs analysis, such as:1. In a learner-centered curriculum, teachers’ reconciliation in content selection though extensive consultation with the students about their learning needs and interest is critical. Therefore needs analysis helps teachers create in-class activities in which the students can utilize learned skills and knowledge as tools to meet their real-life needs in meaningful ways.2. Needs analysis can helps teachers understand “local needs” of students or the needs of a particular group of students and make practical decision in pedagogy and assessment for improvement, and also for the selection of appropriate teaching methods in a program.3. In proficiency-oriented instruction/curricula, needs analysis helps teachers understand the potential difference in learning expectations between themselves and their students.4. Obtaining input from the students about a planned or existing program through a needs analysis is fundamental to the design, implementation, evaluation and revision of the program.5. Needs analysis may provide the basis for planning goals and objectives for a future program, and also for developing syllabus design and teaching materials for the course.
6. A program that attempts to meet students’ perceived needs for the students will be more motivating and successful.
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