Studentsâ€™ Perception on Using Podcast in Learning Mandarin
Tan1, Teow Ghee, Lim, Teck Heng, Goh, Chin Shuang
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2000.
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Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v4n4/ijisv4n4_4.pdf
Abstract:
The application of podcast in foreign language learning is still in the early stages and lack empirical exploration
to support its use. Learnersâ€™ acceptance of podcast as a learning tool remains unclear. In this study, an attempt was made to
gauge the perception of students towards (a) the podcast content and design, and (b) the benefits of using podcast in
language learning. We collected data from 23 indigenous (Malay) undergraduates who were learning Mandarin as a foreign
language in a public university in Malaysia. The results of this study indicate that the learners showed positive perception
towards using podcast as a supplementary learning tool in learning Mandarin. Further studies on the use of podcast to
provide more empirical evidence that will hopefully fill the research gaps is encouraged. This article recommends that
teachers investigate their studentsâ€™ needs and learning motivation before they produce any podcast