7th Article | Volume 02 | Issue 03

The English Language Needs of Business Administration Major in Financial Management Focusing on Reading Skills     



Nica L. De Vera

Student Researchers

Institute of Teacher Education, Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology

Kapalong, Philippines


Dannah T. Obida

Student Researchers

Institute of Teacher Education, Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology

Kapalong, Philippines


Jonelson C. Escandallo

Program Head

Institute of Teacher Education, Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology

Kapalong, Philippines

Published: August 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17613/26hj-wk12.

Abstract

This quantitative study examined the need for reading skills among second-year students at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management. This study aimed to improve student's reading skills and provide them with the necessary skills to comprehend and analyze complex financial documents and literature, resulting in academic and professional success in financial management. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire. The study acknowledged the specific reading needs of English language for second-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration students majoring in Financial Management at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology, using three components of exploring reading needs: TSA (Target Situation Analysis), PSA (Present Situation Analysis), and LSA (Learning Situation Analysis). The findings may help practitioners make informed decisions about the English needs of students in the business administration discipline when developing syllabi and teaching materials. The study's findings may aid in identifying areas of difficulty with reading for academic purposes.  

Keywords: drama and arts, instructional design, instruction, phenomenological research

How to cite:

Villadiego, C. (2024). Creating an Enthusiastic and Lively Learning Environment: An Exploration of Instructional Design Theory. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(3), 76-90. https://doi.org/10.17613/26hj-wk12.

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