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Need Analysis in Learning English for Preservice Biology Teacher

Authors
Andra Ade Riyanto1, Imam Bachtiar2, *, A. Wahab Jufri2, Aulia Dwi Amalina Wahab1
1English Education Department, University of Mataram, Mataram, Indonesia
2Biology Education Department, University of Mataram, Mataram, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: imambachtiar@unram.ac.id
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Imam Bachtiar
Available Online 9 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-21-3_46How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Speaking; Proficiency; Reading; Education; English
Abstract

The English language is increasingly important for the teaching profession in the globalization era. Remarkably rapid development in science and technology needs teachers to catch up with development for their science teaching materials. All standard science books and publications are in English. In contrast, many preservice Biology teacher students have difficulties in learning English. This present study was qualitative research aimed to describe students’ needs and expectations in learning English for academic purposes (EAP). The sample consists of 111 students in the second semester of the Biology Education Study Program. Google-form questionnaires were applied to collect data via a social networking group. The results of the study revealed that there was a mismatch between students’ objective and EAP. Most students (67.57%) want to improve their speaking skills. The study also found that very few students (<3%) think they need to learn reading skills, despite most of them (52.52%) have low level of vocabulary and grammar mastery. Reading materials and videos are learning resources that are as important as the lecturer. Assignments and quizzes are both among the most beneficial learning activities for the students. Students’ expectations to learn speaking skill can be used to achieve other EAP objectives, such as reading and writing skills.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference of Education and Social Sciences (ACCESS 2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
9 December 2022
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-494069-21-3_46
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-21-3_46How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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