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

Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice
Journal · Vol. 22 · Issue 5 · pp. 30-44
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. © 2022, North American Business Press. All rights reserved.

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learning style Vocational college communication skills

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Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
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Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, UTHM
Grant: E15216
The communication of this research is made possible through monetary assistance by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and the UTHM Publisher’s Office via Publication Fund E15216. The authors would like to thank the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, for the study sponsorship.
Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, MOHE
The communication of this research is made possible through monetary assistance by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and the UTHM Publisher’s Office via Publication Fund E15216. The authors would like to thank the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, for the study sponsorship.
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