Pre-Service English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ Attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence

Authors : Pelin Derinalp, Melek Halife

Pages : 609-629

Doi:10.30831/akukeg.1644354

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Publication Date : 2025-07-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively involved in many areas of contemporary society. As in many other fields, it has pioneered a significant transformation in language education. As today’s preservice teachers will shape the future, it is crucial to understand their attitudes toward using AI in language classrooms. Hence, this study aims to examine the attitudes towards AI of pre-service English language teachers studying at a state university in Turkey. A mixed-method research design was adopted. Data was collected via a scale with the participation of 193 pre-service English as a Foreign Language teachers and analyzed in line with various descriptive variables. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with 10 participants and analyzed via thematic analysis. Quantitative findings show that male participants have more positive attitudes towards AI, and individuals who are familiar with AI and have used AI have more positive attitudes. In addition, third-year students were found to have higher behavioral attitude scores compared to first-year students. The results of the qualitative analysis revealed that themes such as the challenges faced in the integration of AI into educational processes, the potential benefits it provides, participants\\\' preferences for these technologies, and predictions about the future of AI in education came to the fore.
Keywords : Yapay zeka, İngiliz Dili Öğretimi, tutum, İngilizce Öğretmen Adayları

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