The Perception of English Instructors in Chinese Universities about the Use of Generative AI in English Language Teaching
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https://doi.org/10.58837/CHULA.PPJ.40.4คำสำคัญ:
Expectancy-Value Theory, technology adoption in English classrooms, teacher knowledge, perceived value, perceived costบทคัดย่อ
The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) technology into English language teaching has gained significant attention in recent years. In order to assess the potential for GenAI adoption in English classrooms in Chinese universities, this study investigated the perception of university instructors of English in five Chinese universities about the use of GenAI, based on the Expectancy-Value Theory (EVT). A total of 330 Chinese instructors of English participated in an online survey, adapted from Chan and Zhou (2023). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean scores and percentages. Almost eighty percent of the participants reported having used GenAI before, mainly in teaching preparation such as creating learning materials, lesson plans and exercises. Their knowledge about GenAI's capabilities and limitations was high (Mean = 3.94). Despite the moderate perceived costs (Mean = 3.12), especially regarding ethical concerns and implementation challenges, the participants’ strong intention to integrate GenAI into their instructional practices (Mean = 4.08) appeared to be supported by the perceived value (Mean = 4.07) and perceived utility (Mean = 4.06). These results align with previous studies conducted in China, demonstrating a growing consensus regarding the potential and challenges of GenAI integration in English classrooms in higher education.
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