Needs Assessment for Developing Literacy-Based Teaching Materials with Quantum Teaching in Food and Nutrition Data Analysis
Nila Reswari Haryana (a*), Erni Rukmana (a), Edy Marjuang Purba (a), M.Edwin Fransiari (a), Diah Retno Wahyu Ningrum (a)

a) Nutrition Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Abstract

Nutrition education requires teaching materials that are relevant, applicable, and responsive to students^ learning styles. This study aims to assess students^ needs for developing literacy-based teaching materials using the Quantum Teaching approach in food and nutrition data analysis courses. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire (1-5) consisting of 15 closed-ended and 2 open-ended items, analyzed descriptively across five thematic aspects. The overall mean score was 3.81. Specifically, Section A: Knowledge scored 3.8 (Agree)- Section B: Skills and Tools 3.5 (Agree)- Section C: Learning Methods 4.3 (Agree)- Section D: Learning Challenges 3.4 (Neutral)- and Section E: Expectations for Quantum Teaching 4.1 (Agree). Students perceived the current materials as needing improvement, particularly in terms of interactivity, practical relevance, and engaging approaches. Major challenges included the gap between theory and practice, and limited time for study. There is a strong expectation for the integration of Quantum Teaching to enhance motivation and learning effectiveness. These findings serve as a critical foundation for designing innovative, student-centered teaching materials that promote literacy, practice, and engagement in nutrition data analysis.

Keywords: Literacy, nutrition education, need analysis, teaching materials, quantum teaching,

Topic: Social Science, Linguistics, Foreign Language and Humanities