Journal of Community Services on Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Community Services on Multidisciplinary Sciences

DESIGNING COMMUNICATIVE AND NEEDS-BASED ENGLISH TEACHING MATERIALS THROUGH TRAINING AND MENTORING

Kartin Lihawa (State University of Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

This community service program aimed to design communicative and needs-based English teaching materials through training and mentoring activities for junior high school English teachers. The program was conducted in response to problems in English teaching, particularly the limited use of communicative learning methods, teachers’ dependence on grammar-focused instruction, limited teaching materials, and students’ low motivation and English achievement. The objective of the program was to improve teachers’ knowledge and skills in developing learner centered and contextual English teaching materials based on needs analysis. The program applied a participatory approach through workshops, group discussions, hands-on practice, and continuous mentoring sessions. Participants were introduced to communicative language teaching principles, needs analysis techniques, and strategies for designing interactive learning materials. The mentoring process also assisted teachers in revising and implementing the materials in classroom practice. As a result, participants demonstrated improved understanding, creativity, confidence, and competence in developing relevant, interactive, and communicative English teaching materials.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCSMS

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JCSMS merupakan jurnal ilmiah multidisiplin yang diterbitkan oleh Ahsan Mafaza Indonesia. JCSMS berada di tingkat global dimana banyak permasalahan atau isu umum mengenai layanan masyarakat yang ditangani. Publikasi jurnal ini berupaya menyampaikan pemikiran atau gagasan konseptual serta temuan ...