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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on CALL Number 10. July 2024 Pp.85-104
English Department, College of Languages and Translation, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
This qualitative study aimed to explore how teachers of English perceive the advantages and disadvantages of using artificial intelligence by Saudi students who study English as a Foreign Language. The study used semi-structured interviews to delve into teachers’ pedagogical beliefs, ethical concerns, and expectations regarding using artificial intelligence tools by Saudi students, using a college of English language in a public university as a case study. The main research question focused on examining the positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence on students’ language performance. The study findings revealed several themes from teachers’ interviews, including strategies for implementing artificial intelligence in the classroom, the impacts of artificial intelligence on students’ language proficiency, and the importance of guiding students to effectively use artificial intelligence applications. The findings also highlighted teachers’ expectations for expanding open-source language learning online channels and the widespread use of robots in English classrooms. The study recommends aligning professional development programs with language curricula to equip teachers with the necessary skills for effectively integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the classroom. The significance of this study stems from its contribution to the current debate on using artificial intelligence in education, presenting empirical evidence on its impacts on students’ language performance.
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Dr. Amal Abdul-Aziz Mohammed Al-Othman received her PhD in Applied Linguistics from IMSIU, College of Languages and Translation, English department with the first honor degree. She has been teaching English since 2004. Her research interests include EFL writing and Language acquisition, computational linguistics, phonology, sociolinguistics grammatical theory, historical linguistics, and psycholinguistics. ORCid ID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7238-2173