Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 13, No 2 (2024)

Lecturers’ Perspectives on The Use of Chat GPT (Generative Pre-training Transformer) in English Writing Classes

Rahmawati, Liza (Unknown)
Hanifa, Rizaldy (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2024

Abstract

This study aimed to figure out how English Language and Literature Department lecturers’ perspectives on the use of chat GPT (Generative Pre-training Transformer) in English writing classes. This research used a qualitative descriptive design. The participants in the study were eight English Language and Literature Department lecturers who have taught and currently teaching in writing classes and have found student assignments that use AI or chat GPT. The data were collected using open-ended questionnaires and interviews. The findings showed that English Language and Literature Department lecturers’ have a positive perspective on the use of chat GPT in writing class. Besides that, the data revealed some students still often misused the chat GPT to complete writing tasks. Related to this, lecturers apply strategies to detect student assignments that use AI assistance or Chat GPT by using Turnitin application and checking the students writing pattern. Therefore, educators or lecturers are strongly advised to be able to develop their potential in following the era of technological development by utilizing various applications that can detect student assignments using AI assistance or chat GPT and the like.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Teaching is a journal published by English Language Teaching Study Program of FBS Universitas Negeri Padang. This journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). The main purpose of this journal is to advance and foster English Language Teaching or ...