Designing ESP Textbook for Pharmacy Students Based on Needs Analysis and CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) Evaluation Model

Abstract

This research aimed to explore pharmacy students' needs on ESP materials and to design ESP textbooks for pharmacy students based on the needs analysis. This research used descriptive qualitative design. The data were collected from needs analysis questionnaire, evaluation questionnaire by using CIPP model and interviews, then they were described in narrative form. Based on the data obtained from CIPP evaluation, the average of students on context evaluation expected that teaching materials should be designed according to the needs, opportunities and benefits to support their academic and career after graduation. Through input evaluation, students want the materials to be in line with the needs of students and syllabus. Meanwhile, physically, students want the textbook has an attractive appearance, both from cover and from pictures. In addition, they also want the textbook has lesson objectives for each unit, has clear instructions and systematic for each activity and covers all language skills. Process Evaluation consisted of five aspects of assessment; aspect of feedback to the topics discussed in textbook, aspect of reading, speaking, writing and listening skills. The result of this evaluation, the average of students stated that not all materials are useful for students, and the important materials that can improve their reading, speaking, writing and listening skills must be included in the textbook. The result of product evaluation, most of students stated that the present ESP textbook was not relevant or not in line with the curriculum and their needs. Based on the analyzing and interpreting data obtained from needs analysis, it can be concluded that the English syllabus and materials developed should be based on students’ needs. English topics for pharmacy based on data obtained, namely: Greeting and Introducing Oneself and Others, Definition and Scope of Pharmacy, Pharmacist Duties and Responsibilities, Pharmacy Services, Medical Prescription, Dispensing Medication, Hospital Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine, Drug Classifications, Drug Information Services, Pharmaceutical Industry, Diseases and Illness, Virus, Epidemic & Pandemic, and Corona Virus (Covid-19).

Keywords: Designing ESP material, Needs analysis, CIPP evaluation model, Pharmacy student

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-29-06

Publication date:October 31^st 2021