Teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards the use of chatgpt to improve writing in the malaysian secondary school context

Mohd Alif Bin Aineh and Wirawati Ngui Yi Xe (2024) Teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards the use of chatgpt to improve writing in the malaysian secondary school context. International Journal of e-Learning Practices, 7 (1). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2289-4926

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Abstract

The use of artificial intelligence in education has gained traction among teachers as well as students in recent years. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered language models such as ChatGPT have been widely used for various purposes, including producing improved writing. This study sought to investigate the perceptions of secondary school students and English teachers in Malaysian public schools on the use of ChatGPT to enhance students’ English writing. This study also investigated how ChatGPT was used by both students and teachers and the factors that influenced their use of ChatGPT. This study employed a qualitative research design. A total of 20 respondents (12 students, 8 teachers) from six schools in Sabah participated in this study. Data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire designed based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and were analyzed thematically. The findings of the study showed that students and teachers generally believe ChatGPT to be an effective tool to enhance students’ English writing proficiency. Among the features of ChatGPT that were lauded by the participants were its ability to provide personalized feedback and perform tasks that are useful for writing, such as proofreading and idea generation. Several challenges were also pointed out, such as difficulties using ChatGPT due to lack of resources and digital literacy. The participants also expressed their concern about the possibility of overdependency on ChatGPT, which can hamper the development of the students ability to write independently. The findings of this study contributed to the current knowledge of the perceptions of the use of ChatGPT among secondary school students and English teachers in Malaysian public secondary schools. This knowledge can guide educators and policymakers on matters related to the integration of AI into English writing instruction.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, English writing proficiency, language learning, technology acceptance model
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1603-1696.6 Secondary education. High schools
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Education and Sport Studies
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	16 Nov 2024 15:06
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2024 15:06
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41906

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