Exploring generative artificial intelligence preparedness among university language instructors: A case study

Exploring generative artificial intelligence preparedness among university language instructors: A case study

• Kohnke, Lucas Mathias Alfred The Education University of Hong Kong
• Moorhouse, Benjamin Luke Hong Kong Baptist University
• Zou, Di Lingnan University

Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 5, 2023

Elsevier

2023

• F Learning & Teaching
  • FD Application of Communicative Media, IT in Learning & Teaching
• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GB English Language

Artificial Intelligence AI Generative AI University Language Instructors Higher Education English

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

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The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in English language teaching presents opportunities and challenges for instructors. This study explores the attitudes of higher education English language instructors towards generative AI tools, their intentions to use them and the institutional support and professional development necessary to teach and learn with them. As the field continues to evolve rapidly, it is essential to comprehend the readiness of front-line language instructors. This qualitative interpretive study seeks to identify the digital competencies and pedagogical knowledge required to implement generative AI in education and provide guidance for the design of professional development programmes that address the challenges and concerns associated with adopting AI. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with twelve instructors at a higher education institution in Hong Kong, the findings reveal the significance of familiarity and confidence with using AI-driven teaching tools, the challenges and concerns language instructors face and the need for tailored support and professional development. The study offers ten practical implications to cultivate language instructors’ digital competencies, pedagogical knowledge and positive attitudes towards integrating AI to enhance their students’ learning experiences. Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

• English

Journal Articles

• 2666920X

• 10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100156

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/8dc30256

2023-11-09