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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on CALL Number 11. July 2025 Pp. 327-341
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
The utilization of Artificial Intelligence in an educational context has been a recent phenomenon, especially in higher education organizations or among university students. This study explores TESL Pre-Service teachers’ perceptions of using ChatGPT in Final Year Project writing, considering their dual perspectives as university students and future English teachers. Given the limited research on students’ views of Artificial Intelligence in academic writing, this study aims to examine ChatGPT’s perceived usefulness and ease of use, its actual application in writing Final Year Project papers, and the ethical concerns associated with its use. A mixed method was used in this research. Data collection involved a questionnaire distributed to 54 TESL Pre-Service teachers and semi-structured interviews with five selected participants. Findings indicate a generally positive perception of ChatGPT’s usefulness and ease of use, as reflected in the. However, qualitative data from interviews reveal that students primarily use ChatGPT during for idea generation and information gathering. These concerns, highlighted in interviews, suggest a cautious approach among students regarding artificial intelligence-assisted academic writing. The provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers, emphasizing the need to balance technological integration with academic integrity. It is recommended that future research could explore ways to enhance Artificial Intelligence’s role in education while maintaining ethical standards, ensuring that technology supports rather than compromises the learning process in higher education.
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Rozaika Abdul Sanny was a university student at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her research interests include language education, educational technology, and AI. She has contributed to various studies on technology-enhanced learning and innovative teaching strategies. She actively participates in academic activities.
ORCiD ID: https://orcid.org/ 0009-0003-3745-0136
Kew Si Na is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her research focuses on computer-assisted language learning (CALL), EdTech, technology-enhanced language learning (TELL), learning analytics, online teaching and learning, TESL, etc. She has published extensively on English language education and digital pedagogical strategies. She won the Young Researcher Award in 2024. ORCiD ID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0001-6648-6806
Si-Roei Kew is an academic at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her research focuses on economics, management, and business education, with an emphasis on digital transformation in education. She has contributed to numerous publications and research projects in higher education. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary studies.
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1342-9374