Needs Analysis for Module Development of Communication Skills Based on Learning Styles for Vocational College Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the needs for the development of communication skills based on the learning style module for vocational college students. This study employed a quantitative approach of the survey study design. The respondents consisted of 109 communication skills lecturers at vocational colleges throughout Malaysia. Analysis of the study showed that the overall mean value for all three constructs; the problem (M=3.8441), knowledge (M=4.2058), and need (4.5811), were high. Meanwhile, the results of t-test showed no significant difference for all three constructs; problem [t (109) = 0.279; p = 0.718, (p> 0.05)], knowledge [t (109) = 1.222; p = 0.224, (p> 0.05)], and need [t (109) = 0.812; p = 0.419, (p> 0.05)] for gender. In conclusion, the development of this Communication Skills Based on Learning Style Module is proposed as a teaching aid to improve students' mastery of communication skills.