This article studied the content of Indonesian Language Syntactic learning instrument based on the need analysis directed to the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Department (Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia -- PBSI) students coming from the various universities in Surakarta, Indonesia. It aims to: (1) describe and explain the content of Syntactic learning instrument used for the students (2) describe and explain the appropriate model of Syntactic learning instrument used by lecturers and students. It reveals that some Syntactic learning instruments distributed in the form of textbooks recently only contain theoretical reviews which only acquaints the cognitive needs but push aside both psycho motoric and affective needs. Based on the need analysis of lecturers and students, the learning instruments regarded show the gap of communication of the Linguistic function and are not in compliance to the curriculum. Therefore, the revision of learning instruments based on the need analysis, curriculum development and the students' characteristics must be endeavored. The study was completed through observation, interview, document analysis and survey conducted to analyze the quality of the learning instruments used. Besides, it will give a foundational benefit to elevate the prototype of a new learning instrument. The survey shows that there has not been the appropriate learning instrument synchronous, either with to the curriculum designed or the students' characteristics. The process conducted finally resulted the draft of learning instrument which is in compliance to the needs of lecturers and students. It will be developed using contextual approach, including: constructivism, inquiry, peer learning, demonstration, reflection and authentic assessment.