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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 15. Number 4, December 2024 Pp. 22-38
Department of Education, College of Arts and Humanities
A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman
Department of Education, College of Arts and Humanities
A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman
Department of Education, College of Arts and Humanities
A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman
This study aims to provide insight into the perceptions of English Education major students regarding the utilization of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in the completion of written assignments. This research employed both quantitative and descriptive qualitative designs. Quantitative data were obtained from closed-ended questionnaire items administered to 58 English Education major students, while qualitative data were collected from open-ended questionnaire questions. The results revealed that most students utilized GAI for written assignments; however, they did not consider it acceptable to rely on GAI entirely. The majority did not support banning GAI in educational contexts. The most frequent uses of GAI were to check grammar, improve vocabulary, and generate ideas. Additionally, almost half of the participants believed that GAI hindered the development of their thinking and writing skills. The majority, however, agreed that GAI assisted their learning. Students’ opinions were equally divided on whether using GAI improved their grades or not. Based on these findings, suggestions and recommendations are provided.
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Dr. Shafiqa Anwar Fakir, PhD, is a professor at the University of Aden (Yemen). Currently, she is on her sabbatical leave teaching at the Department of Education at A’Sharqiyah University (Oman). Her research interest includes testing and assessment, EFL writing, and ELT Methodology. ORCHID ID https://orcid.org//0009-0000-6114-2254
Safa Marnaoui, MA, is a dedicated educator currently serving as a Lecturer of Teaching Methods of English at the College of Arts and Humanities, A’Sharqiyah, Ibra, Oman. She holds a Master’s degree in English Language (Linguistics) from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Kairouan, Tunisia. Although new to writing articles, she is dedicated to professional development, as evidenced by her active participation in workshops and training. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3566-4351
Hamed Ahmed Al Anqodi, MA, is a lecturer at the Department of Education at A’Sharqiyah University, Oman. His research interests include Second Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, ESL, EFL, Teacher training and teaching. Hamed Al Anqodi has a Bachelor’s degree in ESL From Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He also completed Master’s in ESL, Malaysia.
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1106-3588