The effects of generative AI on initial language teacher education: The perceptions of teacher educators
Hong Kong Baptist University · Education University of Hong Kong
Abstract
Since the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative AI tools—capable of creating human-like content such as audio, code, images, text, simulations, 3D objects, and videos—have gained significant attention. While the impact of these tools on language teaching and learning has been widely speculated, the perspective of language teacher educators concerning their influence on initial language teacher education (ILTE) remains unexplored. This study investigates how teacher educators, who play a crucial role in adapting ILTE to technological advancements, perceive the effects of generative AI tools on ILTE. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with thirteen English language teacher educators…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 57.39
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 53
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2Topics & keywords
- Generative grammar
- Curriculum
- Competence (human resources)
- Perception
- Linguistic competence
- Pedagogy
- Generative model
- Mathematics education
- Quality Education