The study of EFL students’ attitudes and behaviors toward using ChatGPT in English language learning: (in progress)

Sudarat Phosa

doi:10.62819/jel.2024.656

Authors

Sudarat Phosa Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62819/jel.2024.656

Keywords:

ChatGPT, EFL students’ attitudes, EFL students’ behaviors, English language learning

Abstract

This study explored EFL students' attitudes and behaviors toward using ChatGPT in English language learning. The participants consisted of 48 Thai third-year undergraduate students from the Educational Technology and Communications program at Naresuan University, selected through purposive sampling. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument to assess students' attitudes and behaviors toward using ChatGPT in English language learning. The questionnaire was divided into three sections: general information, EFL students' attitudes toward using ChatGPT in English language learning, and EFL students' behaviors toward using ChatGPT in English language learning. The findings indicated that EFL students strongly agreed that ChatGPT was easy to use and convenient (M = 4.83). Regarding the development of the four key English language skills, students agreed that ChatGPT helped to improve writing (M = 4.31), reading (M = 4.13), and listening (M = 4.08) skills, though students were less confident in ChatGPT’s impact on speaking skills (M = 3.35). In terms of behaviors, students reported using ChatGPT most frequently to improve writing skills (M = 4.23), followed by reading (M = 3.94), listening (M = 3.63), and speaking skills (M = 3.04). Additionally, students indicated using ChatGPT to boost students’ interest and motivation in English language learning and investing time and effort into using ChatGPT to improve English proficiency. Lastly, EFL students demonstrated positive attitudes and behaviors towards using ChatGPT in English language learning, recognizing ChatGPT as a supportive tool. However, instructors need to establish clear guidelines on ethical considerations regarding using ChatGPT.

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