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Nugraha, S. T., Suwandi, S., Nurkamto, J., & Saddhono, K. (2018). The Importance of Needs Assessment for the Implementation of E-Learning in a Language Program. KnE Social Sciences, 3(9), 254–260. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i9.2686

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The Importance of Needs Assessment for the Implementation of E-Learning in a Language Program

KnE Social Sciences / The 1st International Seminar on Language, Literature and Education (ISLLE 2017) / Pages 254–260

Abstract

This study describes the importance of needs assessment in the teaching of Indonesian Language as a Second/Foreign Language e-learning program. Needs assessment is one of the main investigative tools used by institutions for the identification of actual needs, gaps, and hidden parts of the system and other activities. From this investigation, curriculum developers obtain various pieces of information on linguistics background, learning style preferences, teaching strategies, students’ motivations, and also students’ commitment in their involvement in the e-learning language program. Needs assessment will help teachers to analyze the learning materials, content, and media for their e-learning programs, and in turn will be instrumental in developing their e-learning strategies. A needs assessment can also provide information about the technology and other support services needed for the e-learning programs. Through a comprehensive needs assessment process, an institution can establish e-learning goals.


 


Keywords: e-learning, needs assessment program

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