NEED ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION IN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

Abstract

In learning English, speaking skills are one of the skills that must be possessed by Elementary School Teacher Education students so that they can master the ability to communicate in spoken English. Speaking skills in learning English must be adjusted to their needs. Lecturer needs a needs analysis that is expected to facilitate students in learning English. This study aims to determine and describe the needs of Elementary School Teacher Education students in English speaking skills. Data obtained from questionnaires and interviews. The results of the analysis of learning needs obtained are students needing the ability to speak fluently and communicatively in order to prepare themselves to fulfill the demands of their profession as elementary school teachers later. Needs analysis data designed to reveal a) the current process of English speaking skills in the Primary School Teacher Education Study Program, University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang, b) Students 'needs and difficulties, c) Students' needs and desires in learning speaking skills. The needs analysis revealed that (1) the difficulty of students in the most dominant speaking skills was grammar, (2) the material desired in the form of materials related to elementary school material, (3) the activities needed by students such as simulation, roleplay, dialogue and question answer. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for preparing syllabi and developing teaching material.