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Description
Employing semi-structured interviews, this presentation explores Japanese university freshmen’s attitudes towards generative AI (GenAI) use in post-English-class reflections. Contrary to the initial assumptions, none of the four student interviewees turned to GenAI. Mainly three factors shaped the students’ attitudes: previous experiences learning English, views on the roles GenAI plays in English learning, and teachers’ instructions. The presentation offers reference points for implementing post-English-class reflections and developing contextualized class policies on student GenAI use.
Summary
Employing semi-structured interviews, this presentation explores Japanese university freshmen’s attitudes towards generative AI (GenAI) use in post-English-class reflections. Contrary to the initial assumptions, none of the four student interviewees turned to GenAI. Mainly three factors shaped the students’ attitudes: previous experiences learning English, views on the roles GenAI plays in English learning, and teachers’ instructions. The presentation offers reference points for implementing post-English-class reflections and developing contextualized class policies on student GenAI use.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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