English Oral Communication Needs of Upper Secondary School Students

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study English oral communication needs of upper secondary school students for developing a teaching model to enhance students communicative speaking English ability. This research is quantitative research. Population were upper secondary school students, school administrators, English language teachers, and parents of students under the Chiang Mai Secondary Educational Service Area Office, academic year 2021. The samples were 1) 339 high school students, 2) 34 school administrators,  3) 138 English language teachers, and  4) 339 students' parents, derived from multi-stage sampling using Taro Yamane's randomization formula (Yamane, 1973) at 95 % confidence level. Data collection was conducted via a set of 5-scale needs assessment questionnaires with a dual–response format. The data were analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation and prioritized using PNI Modified

             The results were as follows ;

            1) The current condition of English oral communication needs of upper secondary school students were at a low level in all aspects, while the desirable conditions were at a high level in all aspects as well.

            2)  The priorities of the need for English oral communication of upper secondary school students found that the students ‘communication ability was the first priority with PNImodified = 1.11.

            3) Guidelines for developing students' English Oral communication skills were as follows;

                 3.1) Organize contents and activities by using variety vocabularies in different contexts.

                 3.2) Practice short simple sentences before complex sentences. Practice speaking skills by integrating all language skills. Encourage, praise, and give positive advice to students.

                 3.3) Use innovative media, organize interactive activities and a variety of assessments, and

            4) Improve students to speak fluently and try to use words and texts to explain as much as possible.