Kajian mixed-methods
-As stated by Creswell and Clark (2018), mixed-methods design involves the collection, analysis, and integration of both quantitative and qualitative data within a single research study
Kajian Kuantitatif
-This quantitative approach, as emphasized by Nardi (2018), is particularly suited for quantifying the extent of engagement in specific behaviors and systematically evaluating social phenomena.It allows for a structured and numerical assessment of students’ attitudes and preferences.
-However, as quantitative research concerned variables as numbers, which was considered not enough to publish justified understanding (Aspers & Corte, 2019) the second stage of the study addressed research issues qualitatively using a semi-structured interview to enable an in-depth exploration of the students’ perceptions regarding the use of Podcasts in learning listening after class.
-As highlighted by Gray et al. (2020), in-person interviews provide a unique opportunity to simulate real-world interactions, fostering a positive rapport between interviewers and participants while allowing for the observation of nonverbal cues and contextual settings. This qualitative stage was crucial for gaining insights into phenomena that could not be directly observed, such as perceptions and thoughts.
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-using purposive sampling to provide deeper insights into the research questions (Campbell et al., 2020).
Data collection techniques
The questionnaire
-a Likert-scale questionnaire to evaluate the students’ perceptions toward the use of Podcasts for practicing listening, as it was considered to be uncomplicated to construct and prone to generate a scale of high reliability (Taherdoost, 2019).
-it was straightforward to comprehend and complete from the participants’ standpoint (Taherdoost 2019).
-a pilot survey was conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the instrument (Wadood et al., 2021).
-To ensure validity and reliability, Cronbach’s alpha was employed, with a calculated value of 0.98 considered both acceptable and reliable for the pilot survey based on Taber’s criteria (2018).
Data collection techniques
The questionnaire
