| Exploring EFL Teachers’ Adaptability and Perceptions of ChatGPT Integration in English Language Education |
| کد مقاله : 1140-ELTCONF7. |
| نویسندگان |
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شهرام اسفندیاری *1، پرستو سرخوشی2 1PhD in TEFL, Department of English Language Teaching, Farhangian University, P. O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran. 2Department of English Language Teaching, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran. |
| چکیده مقاله |
| As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in education, understanding how teachers and instructors adapt to these tools is critical. This study examined English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ experiences, attitudes, and adaptability when using ChatGPT for instruction and assessment. An online survey was completed by 93 EFL teachers from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Findings revealed generally positive views of ChatGPT’s ability to streamline feedback, foster learner independence, and lighten workload. However, concerns about academic integrity, AI accuracy, and student overreliance were prominent. Teachers with prior AI experience showed greater confidence and openness to integration. The results underscore the need for balanced, informed AI adoption that preserves human elements—creativity, empathy, and critical thinking—while harnessing technological efficiency. Implications include targeted teacher training, ethical guidelines, and pedagogical innovation for sustainable AI use in EFL settings. The findings have pedagogical implications for English language teachers, curriculum developers, Language institutions, and policymakers. |
| کلیدواژه ها |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, EFL Teachers, Adaptability, Language Instruction. |
| وضعیت: پذیرفته شده مشروط برای ارائه شفاهی |