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Team 4: Questionare Chapter 4
Alina Balanzario Gutiérrez

Maribel Juárez Sánchez
Ivonne García Lima
Luis Zwittag Solana
1. Definition of "Needs" from Different Perspectives:
A: "Needs" is a multifaceted term encompassing wants, desires, demands, expectations,

motivations, lacks, constraints, and requirements. Its interpretation varies based on the
viewpoint, such as the learner, teacher, or school director. For instance, learners may have
subjective needs related to their preferences and focus areas, while teachers and
administrators assess objective needs concerning what learners can currently do in a
language and what they should achieve.
2. Designing Courses for Teens with No Specific Needs:
A: Designing courses for teens lacking specific needs is challenging since they prioritize
intrinsic interest and motivation over external relevance. To address this, create engaging
activities aligned with their interests and real-life experiences. Explain activity purpose and
encourage self-set goals to highlight their relevance.
3. Goals of Needs Analysis in Language Teaching:
A: The goals of needs analysis in language teaching include:

• Understanding the learner's English language usage context.
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses in the target language.
• Determining the learner's goals and expectations for language acquisition.
• Assessing language needs in alignment with personal, academic, or professional
objectives.
• Recognizing linguistic and situational demands of language use.
• Evaluating course objectives and materials for suitability.
• Assisting teachers in planning future courses.
• Designing language programs tailored to specific learner groups, e.g., ESP, EAP,
vocational, or client-based courses.
• Needs analysis serves as the foundational step in designing language programs,
ensuring relevance, effectiveness, and responsiveness to learner needs.
4. Users of Needs Analysis:
A: The users of needs analysis vary based on its purpose and scope. Potential users
include:
• Language learners who gain insights into their language-related strengths,
weaknesses, and goals.
• Language teachers who use it to assess course suitability or plan upcoming classes.
• Language program administrators who tailor programs to specific learner groups or
evaluate and improve existing ones.
• Curriculum developers who align curricula with learner needs and language use
demands.
• Materials developers who create relevant, engaging materials for diverse learner
needs and goals.
Generally, needs analysis is a collaborative process involving multiple stakeholders like
learners, teachers, administrators, and language teaching and learning experts.
5. Target Population in a Needs Analysis:
A: The target population in a needs analysis refers to the individuals about whom
information will be collected. In language teaching, it includes language learners, teachers,
program administrators, curriculum developers, materials developers, and other
stakeholders engaged in the assessed issues or programs. The composition of this
population depends on the analysis's purpose and scope. For instance, when designing a
language program for a specific learner group, it encompasses those learners, their
teachers, and program administrators. When evaluating a curriculum or materials'
effectiveness, it comprises learners, their teachers, and materials developers. Defining the
target population ensures that collected information is pertinent and applicable to the
analysis's context.
6. Conducting Large-scale Needs Analysis (Procedures Explained):
A: Procedures for conducting a large-scale needs analysis include:
• Collecting data from diverse sources: Gather information from learners, teachers,
administrators, experts, and relevant documents. This comprehensive approach
provides a more accurate understanding of learners' needs.
• Implementing triangulation: Collect data from at least three sources to ensure
reliability and validity. For example, to identify writing issues among foreign
university students, data from sources like student writing samples, test results,
and teacher reports are triangulated for a comprehensive view.
• Data analysis: Examine collected data for patterns, trends, and themes to guide
language program or intervention design. This analysis may involve quantitative
and qualitative methods, such as statistical analysis, content analysis, or discourse
analysis.
The triangulation approach overcomes limitations of single-source data. For instance,

relying solely on student writing samples may miss factors like test anxiety or cultural
differences affecting writing. Collecting data from multiple sources provides a more
complete understanding.
Ensuring collected data aligns with the context it will be used in is essential for effective
program design or intervention.
Collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including learners, teachers, administrators, and

experts, fosters a more inclusive and relevant needs analysis.
7. Application of Findings from Needs Analysis:
A: Findings from a needs analysis can be applied in various ways, depending on its scope:
• Designing tailored language programs or interventions: Use the analysis to create

programs that match specific learner needs. For instance, if academic writing is a
challenge, design a program focusing on academic writing skills.
• Evaluating and improving existing programs: Apply the findings to assess program
effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement. If learners aren't meeting
desired outcomes, revise the program accordingly.
• Developing curricula and materials: Align curricula and materials with learners'
needs and language use demands. For example, if the analysis indicates a need for
improved listening skills for academic purposes, create materials focusing on
academic lectures and discussions.
• Providing targeted teacher professional development: Offer professional
development opportunities for teachers to address specific learner needs. For
example, if teachers need strategies for teaching academic writing, design
workshops focused on effective writing instruction.
It's crucial to ensure the findings' relevance, validity, and reliability, and to apply them
appropriately within the specific context.
8. Case Studies (Considerations):
A: In Case study 6 by Lindsay Miller, planners required information about learners' needs,
goals, expectations, institutional context, and available resources. They acquired this data
through a needs analysis questionnaire, stakeholder interviews, and material reviews. This
information guided course design, material selection, and activity creation. Additionally,
the planners integrated authentic materials and technical communication tasks, fostering
practice in various contexts.
In Case study 7 by Rob Haines, planners sought data on learners' language proficiency,
needs, goals, and the institutional context. They obtained this information through a needs
analysis questionnaire, stakeholder interviews, and material reviews. Using this data, they
designed a foundational course, selected appropriate materials, and crafted activities.
They also incorporated a range of tasks to enhance language skills and strategies and
provided opportunities for learners to practice communication across various contexts.
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Personal Information
Gender: _____________________ Age: __________
How many years have you been studying English? ____________
Choose all the statements that you consider true:
1) Why are you studying English:
a) Get better marks at school.
b) Get a certificate in English.
c) Be able to peak to foreign people.
d) Study abroad.
e) Understand songs or books in English.
f) Surf the Internet.
g) Attend to university.
2) To what degree do you find difficulty in the following areas?
Circle one number for each. 1 = not at all, 2 = somewhat, 3 = a lot
Speaking
1 2 3
Listening
1 2 3
Reading
1 2 3
Writing
1 2 3
Grammar
1 2 3
Vocabulary
1 2 3
Pronunciation
1 2 3
3) What topics are you interested in? Tick as many answers as you want.
Movies
Music
Sport
Fashion
Famous people
Teenagers
Technology
Environment
Art
Science
4) To what extent do you like the following ways of learning?
Circle one number for each way.
1 = disagree, 2 = neither agree nor disagree, 3= agree
Studying grammatical rules.
1 2 3
Doing tests.
1 2 3
Doing most exercises at home.
1 2 3
Listening to authentic English materials (e.g. songs, YouTube videos)
1 2 3
Peer-teaching
1 2 3

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Team 4: Questionare Chapter 4

Alina Balanzario Gutiérrez

1. Definition of "Needs" from Different Perspectives:

A: "Needs" is a multifaceted term encompassing wants, desires, demands, expectations,

2. Designing Courses for Teens with No Specific Needs:

3. Goals of Needs Analysis in Language Teaching:

A: The goals of needs analysis in language teaching include:

4. Users of Needs Analysis:

5. Target Population in a Needs Analysis:

6. Conducting Large-scale Needs Analysis (Procedures Explained):

A: Procedures for conducting a large-scale needs analysis include:

The triangulation approach overcomes limitations of single-source data. For instance,

Collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including learners, teachers, administrators, and

7. Application of Findings from Needs Analysis:

• Designing tailored language programs or interventions: Use the analysis to create

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