INTRODUCTION TO TOPICS

Introduction to Topics as a Learning Activity

TOPIC FOR THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Foreign Language learning for students such as Spanish language.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW? 

Learning in institutions. Institutions provides programs for Spanish. Students know basic Spanish

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? 

Different styles of learning. Best way to learn a foreign language such as

Spanish. Student’s use of foreign language outside

classroom.

WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO MEASURE, DETERMINE, OR DEFINE? 

Student’s knowledge on Spanish language. Spanish vocabulary. Student’s experiences in foreign language.

HOW WILL YOU COLLECT AND RECORD INFORMATION? 

Evaluation. Pre-assessment. Post-assessment.

HOW WILL YOU REPORT THE INFORMATION YOU COLLECT?

Sharing. Discussion forums. Distribution of the data.

INTERESTED GROUPS  

Foreign language teachers. High school students. Institution administrators among other

students.

REFERENCES

Brownlie, F., Feniak, C., McCarthy, V., & Brownlie, F. (2004). Instruction and assessment of ESL learners: Promoting success in your classroom. Winnipeg: Portage and Main Press.

Buckingham, T., & ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. (1981). Needs assessment in ESL. Washington, D.C: Center for Applied Linguistics.