Assessment to Enhance Deaf Students’ Needs of English Foreign Language Teaching in Riau Province, Indonesia

Eka Putri, Miranti and Zaim, M. and Asri, Yasnur (2020) Assessment to Enhance Deaf Students’ Needs of English Foreign Language Teaching in Riau Province, Indonesia. Journal Psychology and Education, 57 (8). pp. 472-492. ISSN 0033-3077

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Abstract

This survey research explores the needs of students, teachers, and schools in the Special High School for the Deaf (SMALB-B). The subjects of this study were 4 headmasters, 4 vice headmasters, 4 English subject teachers, and 14 deaf students. This study used a structured questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and non-participatory observation. This study divided into 4 sections that explore detailed information (1) TSA (items number 1-7; (2) PSA (items number 8-11); (3) LSA (items number 12-17); and (4) MA (items number 18-20). In TSA, adjusting the approach and resources as much as possible of the students' senses needed in learning for the purpose of learning English which emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and listening. PSA, materials, media, and learning evaluation to improve students' abilities in audio-visual-based English subjects are highly expected. LSA, the potential of students must be explored by teachers and students to achieve the learning objectives. Students are motivated to achieve cognitive needs, progress and reach their full potential by knowing the students’ needs. MA, the facilities in learning English still needed for the students

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