Development of Learner-Centered Instructional Model in the English for ASEAN course for Business English Majors of Buriram Rajabhat University

Abstract

The research objectives were 1) to develop learner-centered instructional model in English for ASEAN course for Business English majors of Buriram Rajabhat University and 2) to investigate the satisfaction towards the model. The sample group included 59 fourth-year Business English students enrolled in the course in the first semester of academic year 2016. They were selected by using a purposive sampling method. The tools used in data collection consisted of 1) the learnercentered instructional model, 2) model evaluation form, 3) pretest and posttest, and 4) satisfaction assessment questionnaire. Statistics used in data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and content analysis. The results showed that most of the samples were females (93.21%) from group 1 (50.84%). The developed model consisted of 13 lesson plans. The model focused on the instruction of Task Based Learning Instruction, pair-work/group-work, autonomous learning by using technologies, Blended Learning Instruction, rewarding, the use of scoring rubric, and the use of portfolio in authentic assessment, etc. The model had the content validity of 0.84 and Effective Index of 0.50. The samples’ satisfaction towards the model in terms of the content was overall at a high level (3.70); the instruction was overall at the highest level (4.66), followed by the teacher aspect that was at the highest level (4.64), and measurement and evaluation in overall at the highest level (4.58), respectively. Suggestion was that the teachers who are interested in the model including schools and educational institutes can apply the model with their courses in the future.