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The impact of AI applications on pre-service teachers' public speaking anxiety and academic speaking skill in the context of oral presentations: A mixed-methods study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This mixed-methods study investigates the effects of Yoodli and ChatGPT on reducing public speaking anxiety (PSA) and enhancing academic speaking in the context of oral presentation (ASCOP) skills among 60 pre-service Turkish-as-a-first-language (L1) teachers (30 experimental, 30 control). Grounded in Vygotsky's scaffolding theory, the 10-week intervention employed t -tests and ANCOVA for quantitative analysis and content analysis for qualitative data. Statistically significant improvements ( p < .001) were observed in PSA reduction and ASCOP enhancement. Qualitative themes included motivation, feedback, and self-confidence. Findings suggest artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer scaffolded, learner-centered support, with implications for teacher training and the integration of AI in higher education pedagogy.

Source: Teaching and Teacher Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2025.105180

Authors: Efecan Karagöl, Dilek Yıldırım Bilgen, Cihat Burak Korkmaz

Institutions: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Language: English

Topic: Communication in Education and Healthcare

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,380