learning needs

analysis
All the lessons are took in our classroom, while to have a look at how business English is used in companies is also a good way to learn BE. Students BE course want to have BE course in junior and twice a week is better.
Analysing
where & when
Where will the ESP course take place? -are the surroundings pleasant, dull, noisy, cold etc? When will the ESP course take place? -time of day; every or once a week or twice a week; -full time or part time; -concurrent with need or pre-need.
analysis
All learners are English majors. They are the junior students in university. They have already know some knowledge about English and the culture of English world.
Learning needs
Learning needs
rout (how)
Learning needs
starting point
destination
Target needs
Learning needs
reasons
ESP learning is not a mechanical project to be imposed mechanically on the learners. The whole ESP program is an enjoyable, pleasing, manageable, generative, creative and productive activity. It is only possible when it is based on the full potential and constraints of both target needs and the learning situation.
Learning needs
Hutchinson and Waters (1987:54) hold that needs include target needs and learning needs. In the 1980's, the focus of needs analysis turned more towards the methodology employed to implement the language programs, which involved, not just the teaching methods, but also the methods of learning.
Analyse your own learning situation using the framework for analysing learning needs.
CONTENTS
Learning needs
Analysing Some advises
conclusion
Learning needs
Richards (2001:52)
Learning needs
students
Improve students’ motivation for ESP learning Help them know clearly about how to learn this course Help them to find their abilities and disabilities during learning.
what
who
Analysing
Analysing the BE course of English major in Foreign Language school of Inner Mongolia University form my
Ways of analysing: Interviews Observation Informal
analysis
As a compulsory course, BE course must be take by every student, so a lot of students have to take it against their willing. But there are still some students are interest in it. Even take this course may not be students’ own will, they still can learn some knowledge about it.
Analysing
what
What resources are available? -number and professional competence of teachers; -teachers’ attitudes to ESP; -teachers’ knowledge of and attitudes to the subject content; -teaching materials; -teaching aids. -opportunities for out-of-class activities.
analysis
All learners are English majors. Learners prefer communicative teaching method. They want the teacher to make a combination of teaching and practicing. Meanwhile, they also want to use some multimedia in course.
To collect information about a parcing.
To identify a change of direction that people in a reference group feel is important.
Advises
Teaching materials Course arrangement
Interesting, Useful in workplace, Practical, Authentic materials involved, Using multimedia materials
course
Provide scientific and reliable basis for curriculum To make the course more suitable for students’ learning needs
Analysing
why
when
how
framework
where
In BE, they are interested in using the BE in business negotiation and business letter writing. They are interested in English and the culture of English world.
teachers
Help teachers to select appropriate materials and formulate teaching goals Have a better understanding of students and improve teaching efficiency
Some multimedia technology will be helpful for BE study.
Analysing
who
Who are the learners? -age/ sex/ nationality; -What do they know already about English? -What subject knowledge do they have? -What are their interests? -What teaching styles are they used to? -What is their attitude to English or to the cultures of the Englishspeaking world?
analysis
In our class, students just have some materials given by the teacher. And they want the materials are not just telling them some theories, but also have some practices for them. In addition, the materials should be interesting. And original materials are also better for their study. As for teachers, they think the teacher should better have some experiences in BE. And the teacher must be proficient at BE.
consultation with
learners
own learning situation
and other class mates
Analysing
why
-compulsory or optional; -apparent need or not; -are status, money, promotion involved? - What do the learners think they will achieve? - What are their attitudes to the ESP course? - Do they want to improve their English or they resent the time they have to spend on it?
Learning needs
Different purposes of needs analysis
To find out what language skills a learner needs in order to perform a particular role, such as sales manager, tour guide or university student.
Analysing
how
How do the learners learn? - What are their learning backgrounds? - What are their concepts of teaching and learning? - What methodology will they prefer? - What sort of techniques is likely to bore them?