articleCogent EducationDec 4, 2023GOLD OA

Critical thinking in the AI era: An exploration of EFL students’ perceptions, benefits, and limitations

State University of Malang

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Abstract

AbstractThis study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ perceptions concerning both the benefits and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of critical thinking. Utilizing a qualitative research design that focuses on case studies and employs semi-structured interviews, seven master’s degree students from two different Indonesian universities were purposively selected for the sample. The findings revealed a complex view of critical thinking that involves questioning norms, analyzing context, and evaluating evidence. Students acknowledged AI’s utility in enriching various facets of critical thinking, such as academic research and theory…

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Keywords
  • Critical thinking
  • Generalizability theory
  • Psychology
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Scrutiny
  • Perception
  • Mathematics education
  • Developmental psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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