Exploring the Efficacy of ChatGPT in Language Teaching

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https://doi.org/10.54855/acoj.2314210

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Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, language assessment, writing skills, language teaching, qualitative research

Abstract

This study examines the potential of using Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, for language teaching. As AI technology continues to advance and be integrated into education, there is growing interest in its role in improving language learning and evaluation. To explore the efficacy of ChatGPT, it was assigned to evaluate ten writing essays from advanced English students, providing detailed feedback and assigning grades based on the established criteria. Then, the results were viewed by an experienced senior teacher who specializes in teaching advanced English writing. The study employs a qualitative approach, with an in-depth interview with the teacher to explore her perspective on the reliability and effectiveness of ChatGPT's evaluation. The findings show a significant similarity between the grades assigned by the teacher and ChatGPT for the set of writing essays. The results from interviewing the teachers showed that ChatGPT is a useful tool for reducing teachers' workload but can only replace human teachers partially. This study supports AI as a potential complement to human teaching and underscores the importance of human expertise for comprehensive feedback, suggesting AI-human collaboration for improved writing instruction and evaluation.

Author Biographies

Nguyen Thi Hoang Bau, University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Hoang Bau holds an M.S in Tourism Management from Chinese Culture University, Taiwan (2015) and an M.A in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, Australia (2018). She is a lecturer at the Faculty of English for Specific Purposes, University of Foreign Languages Studies, University of Danang, where she obtained her Bachelor of Business English in 2012. She is an accomplished author of local and international papers and has guided students in research. Her research interests span tourism and linguistics.

Tran Thi Dieu Hien, University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam

Tran Thi Dieu Hien hold an M.A of Applied Linguistics from Curtin University, Australia in 2010. She received a bachelor’s degree in English linguistics and literature from University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City. She’s currently a lecturer at the Faculty of English for Specific Purposes, University of Foreign Languages Studies, the University of Da Nang. Her work focuses mainly in Business English and English for Tourism. Her research interests cover several aspects across language teaching and assessment.

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16-12-2023

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Nguyen, T. H. B., & Tran, T. D. H. (2023). Exploring the Efficacy of ChatGPT in Language Teaching . AsiaCALL Online Journal, 14(2), 156–167. https://doi.org/10.54855/acoj.2314210

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023): Computer-Assisted Language Learning

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