ENGLISH STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF CHATGPT IN THE LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

This survey research aimed to investigate students’ perceptions of using ChatGPT. This research focuses on "How are the students' perceptions of the use of ChatGPT in the learning process?" This quantitative research was conducted on 3rd semester students of the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Education and Vocational Studies. Data was collected from twenty-four respondents using a questionnaire (adopted from Ngo, 2023) consists of three indicators; perception of use, benefits, and barriers. Descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation) are used to analyze student questionnaire scores. This research reveals the first indicator; students' perception of the use of ChatGPT in the learning process was categorized as "Moderate" (M = 3.65). The second indicator, "Students' Perceptions of the Benefits of Using ChatGPT in Learning was "Moderate" (M = 3.42). The third indicator, "Students' Perceptions of the Barriers to Using ChatGPT in Learning, was "Moderate" (M = 3.26). In general, English students' perceptions of the use of chatGPT in the learning process are categorized as "Moderate." Overall, students’ perception of the use ChatGPT in learning process was categorized as “Moderate”( M=3.44). In short, English students' perception of the use of ChatGPT in the learning process implies that in the learning process, students have already used ChatGPT. Future research can further explore what students think and do regarding the use of ChatGPT in the classroom learning process.