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

Authors

  • Tee Tze Kiong Malaysia Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (MyRIVET), Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Ruhiana Idayu Abd Hamid Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Nurizah Md. Ngadiran Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
  • Noor Syuhaili Mohd. Rusly Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Farah Najwa Ahmad Puad Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Nurulwahida Azid Universiti Utara Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v22i5.5200

Keywords:

higher education, communication skills, learning style, vocational college

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.

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Published

2022-06-20

How to Cite

Kiong, T. T., Hamid, R. I. A., Ngadiran, N. M., Rusly, N. S. M., Puad, F. N. A., Azman, M. N. A., & Azid, N. (2022). Needs Analysis for Module Development of Communication Skills Based on Learning Styles for Vocational College Students. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22(5). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v22i5.5200

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