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English Learning Needs of Vocational Undergraduate Students in China |
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| Creator | Haiqing Liu |
| Title | English Learning Needs of Vocational Undergraduate Students in China |
| Contributor | Prannapha Modehiran |
| Publisher | Graduate School of Business and Advanced Technology Management Assumption University Thailand |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | ABAC ODI Journal Vision Action Outcome |
| Journal Vol. | 13 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 374-387 |
| Keyword | Vocational Undergraduate Students, English Language Learning Needs, Needs Analysis, Blended Learning, Productive Language Skills |
| URL Website | https://assumptionjournal.au.edu/index.php/odijournal |
| Website title | ABAC ODI Journal Vision. Action.Outcome |
| ISSN | 2408-2058 |
| Abstract | Guided by the needs analysis framework of Macalister and Nation (2020); this study employed a convergent mixed-methods design to investigate the English language learning needs of 324 vocational undergraduate students in China. A structured survey; featuring both closed-ended and open-ended questions; was administered to assess the three dimensions of needs: necessities; wants; and lacks. Quantitative results demonstrated a strong positive correlation between English learning needs and career development goals (r = .72; p < .01); coupled with significant variations across academic disciplines. Regarding learning preferences; a predominant majority (71.2%) favored blended learning models. Additionally; a paired-samples t-test identified a more pronounced deficiency in productive skills (speaking and writing) relative to receptive skills (t(323) = 8.32; p < .001). The study culminates in practical recommendations; including adopting a modular curriculum; enhancing the integration of blended learning; providing targeted training for productive skills; and fostering collaboration between language and content instructors. These findings offer evidence-based directions for reforming English curricula in vocational undergraduate education and contribute to the broader application of needs analysis theory within the unique context of Chinese vocational higher education. |
