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Original article | International Journal of Trends and Developments in Education 2024, Vol. 4(1) 44-58

Exploring the role of ChatGPT in English teaching within higher education settings

Graciela Ferreiro-Santamaria

pp. 44 - 58   |  Manu. Number: jtade.2024.004

Published online: June 30, 2024  |   Number of Views: 4  |  Number of Download: 10


Abstract

In spite of the undeniable expansion of the use of generative pre-trained transformers in higher education, little has been published on the perspectives of the users.  The aim of this study was to explore through a cross-sectional, non-experimental study the familiarity, experiences and overall opinion of professors and learners about the use of ChatGPT in the teaching and learning of English.  Findings indicate that there is not much familiarity with the tool, and even less reported utilization in both facilitators and learners. Among the potential benefits mentioned by teachers are the alleviation of the work load in tasks such as planning, material selection and evaluation, even if they currently are not incorporating ChatGPT in their professional practice. Among the recognized threats, ethical issues and limiting critical thinking in pupils were predominant. Coincidently, students do not acknowledge using chatbots in their academic tasks; they mention as advantages of using Chat GPT in learning English the possibility to improve their written skills and doing research, while considering that using virtual agents without authorization constitutes fraud. They also mentioned loss of critical thinking  as a negative consequence.   In general, it is understood that this technology is here to stay and can be very useful if applied correctly, and therefore, more instructions on its proper use is needed as well as clear policies established by the academia.

Keywords: ChatGPT, English teaching, higher education, perception, knowledge


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Ferreiro-Santamaria, G. (2024). Exploring the role of ChatGPT in English teaching within higher education settings . International Journal of Trends and Developments in Education, 4(1), 44-58.

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Ferreiro-Santamaria, Graciela (2024). "Exploring the role of ChatGPT in English teaching within higher education settings ". International Journal of Trends and Developments in Education 4 (1):44-58.

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