Needs Analysis to Develop Teaching Material Based on Project-based Learning to Support Teaching Factory

This research is the initial phase of developing English teaching material using project-based learning approach. The teaching material which is designed by using project-based learning approach can create teaching factory learning atmospheres. The students can achieve learning output based on learning profile curriculum demand. This study used the recursive and reflective (R2D2) method. It had 3 stages: define, design and development, and dissemination. The study focused on the define phase. This research used a descriptive qualitative design. The participants in the study were eleventh grade vocational High School teachers in Banyuwangi. The data collecting technique in this study were structured interviews and document analysis. The research instruments were an interview guide and need analysis identification sheet. The data were analyzed and described qualitatively. The research findings showed that the existing English course module did not represent the project-based learning approach to support teaching factory atmosphere. The English teachers should provide relevant teaching material. It was contextual-based real working life challenge. The researcher analyzed teaching material and presented the result of need analysis identification. The researcher also investigated the teacher documents and module to measure and to recognize students attitude response toward the book material. Keywords: English teaching material, project-based learning, teaching factory