Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
SECOND INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE-FOR-ALL CONFERENCE, Adana, Türkiye, 19 - 20 Ekim 2023, ss.34
Exploring University Instructors' Perceptions of ChatGPT in Language Education: A Focus Group Study
In recent years, there has been a significant focus on incorporating technology into education
especially in the realm of language teaching and learning. The purpose of this research is to
explore how university instructors perceive the use of ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pretrained
Transformer) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. To achieve this, we will
conduct focus group interviews to gain an understanding of the participants viewpoints and
experiences. The data collected from these interviews will undergo content analysis, which
involves examining the qualitative data in a structured and systematic manner. Our analysis
will concentrate on themes such as effectiveness, motivation, satisfaction, exposure and
assessment related to the use of chatbots in language education. One significant contribution
of this study is its assessment of how ChatGPT can be applied in EFL teaching and learning.
By exploring how chatbots are utilized within university EFL settings, we aim to contribute to
the related literature since a limited analysis has been conducted on this topic. The findings of
our study will provide insights into the pedagogical implications and methods associated with
incorporating chatbots effectively into EFL environments whether it be formal or informal
learning settings. These findings can provide insights for educators, policymakers and
curriculum developers who want to incorporate innovative, and technology driven approaches
into language education.
Keywords
ChatGPT, language education, university instructors, focus group interview