Chapter 2

METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The researchers used the descriptive approach to determine the contributing factors for

students waning interest with the blended learning as a mode of education during the pandemic.

The descriptive method will describe the data of what is being asked. The idea behind this type

of research is to study the factors contributed by blended learning to the interest of the student in

education.

Role of the Researchers

The researchers made up a list of potential and willing to participate in this study, all

students who were approached consented to participate. All together there are 3 participants from

different departments. The researchers introduced themselves to the participants and give them

the reason for approaching them. Further, we asked them if they were interested in participating

in the study. Once the permission was granted, the researchers give an overview of the study to

familiarize themselves with the aim and objectives of the study. Participants were given consent

forms to fill in and sign, stating that the purpose of the study was explained to them and that they

had the right to withdraw from the interview at any time. The interview was recorded and a few

notes were taken as a supplement to recording. The role of recording the interview is to ensure

completeness of the verbal interactions. It also ensures that everything is ture.

Research Particpants
 The researchers made use of the 3 college students from different department which

experiencing blended leaning a students who are willingly to participate in the study.

Research Site

This research was conducted at Colegio de Kidawapan located at Quezon Boulevard,

Kidapawan City.

Date Collection Procedure

The researchers first looked for possible and necessary resources that could help them in

their study. After an intensive reading and browsing from the related literatures, they adopted an

interview questions containing questions pertinent with the contributing factors for students

waning interest with the blended learning as a mode of education during the pandemic. Data for

this study were analyzed by means of interpretive analysis. All record interviews for this study

were transcribed onto a computer.

Data Analysis

Qualitative data is also called categorical data since this data can be grouped according to

categories.A qualitative data can be observed and recorded. This type of data can be collected

through methods of observations, one-on-one interviews, and also conducting focus group or

what we called the FGD (Focus Grouped Discussion). In order to interpret the information

gathered, detailed analysis of data was made. The main themes developed from the data

especially with regard to the waning interest on blended learning faced by the students of
Colegio de Kidapawan were coded and categorized. Data for this study will be analyzed by

interpretative analysis.

Ethical Consideration

For beginning researchers undertaking their first major research project, can often be a time

of mixed emotions. Initial meetings with supervisors or research collaborators involve addressing

questions around the nature and scope of the research question, the methodological tools that will

be used to collect data and the ease with which entry into the field of research is possible. The

research paradigm that will be adopted is also a vital point of clarification that should be

discussed during these initial scoping stages. Similarly, distinctions between methodology and

methodsshould be understood so that the novice researcher is aware of basic concepts and

terminology particular to the research process (Nyame-Asiamah & Patel, 2009; Bouma & Ling,

2004).

In addition to understanding the discourse of academic research, being aware of what

constitutes ethical research is an essential part of planning for a research project. This matter of

ethical research is the basis of this chapter. At all times the researcher should ensure that

participants are safe from harm and are protected from unnecessary stress. This is the field of

ethics.

Unethical research that is carried out almost always leaves participants and researchers

feeling vulnerable and exposed in negative ways. Unethical behaviour that is displayed by

researchers can also compromise the validity and trustworthiness of data that is collected. This is

especially the case if participants feel that their physical or mental well-being is threatened in

some way (Orb, Eisenhauer, & Wynaden, 2001; Escobedo, Guerrero, Lujan, Ramirez, &
Serrano, 2007). In order to avoid unwanted research dilemmas such as this, it is therefore

important to ensure that careful planning and ethical standards are adhered to (Bouma,& Ling

2004).