The Social Sciences

Year: 2017
Volume: 12
Issue: 12
Page No. 2338 - 2343

Improving Learning Quality using Needs Analysis

Authors : Kardoyo and Ahmad Nurkhin

Abstract: This research aims to use needs analysis to improve learning quality at economics education study program, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES). The concept of needs analysis used in this study is expected to meet the needs priority after learning process evaluation in a comprehensive manner. This is a quantitative research with a needs analysis design. This research is conducted at economics education study program of UNNES. The population of this study is faculty members and students. Data are analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, needs analysis and focus group discussion. The results show that the learning quality including planning, implementation and evaluation at economics education study program of UNNES is good based on perceptions of students and faculty members. The learning quality needs required to be improved at economics education study program of UNNES are divided into two, main priority and medium priority needs. Lecturer’s quality and internet access improvement are the two main priorities. Based on the obtained research results, the teaching quality at Economic Education Department of UNNES is classified into a good category. However, improvement still needs to be made. Learning quality improvement based on needs analysis is required to improve lecturer’s quality, internet access and lecture supporting facilities. Thus, this research is greatly essential for decision-makers to improve learning process based on the investigated needs analysis.

How to cite this article:

Kardoyo and Ahmad Nurkhin, 2017. Improving Learning Quality using Needs Analysis. The Social Sciences, 12: 2338-2343.

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