Ethical E-Assessment in the GenAI Era: Policy Implications From Institutional and Student Perspectives in Philippine Higher Education
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: There is growing concern about the potential for academic dishonesty through the rapid development and implementation of GenAI tools in higher education. Thus, the need for the development of uniform GenAI ethics policies and practices across institutions of higher education has become an issue. This study examined both institutional strategies and student/faculty attitudes towards GenAI tools in higher education in the Philippines. A convergent parallel mixed methods research design was employed to collect data from 322 undergraduate students and 10 faculty/academic leaders of a mid-sized higher education institution in the Philippines. Quantitative data were collected from 322 undergraduate students using the GenAI Attitude Scale and the AI Academic Integrity Scale. Qualitative data were collected from 12 participants in a Focus Group Discussion and 10 survey interviews from faculty and leaders. The theoretical frameworks used in this study were the TAM and NAM Theory. Overall, the findings indicate that institutional strategies are fragmented, and only 50.3% of the students had received instruction on the ethical use of AI, with significant differences based on the students' program. Students reported a positive attitude towards GenAI$(\text{M} = 3.23)$and a high level of ethical awareness$(\text{M} = 3.33)$between GenAI attitudes and academic integrity$(\mathrm{r} = .756, p < .001)$. The exploratory factor analysis indicated three factors of ethical awareness: 1) Misuse Awareness, 2) Writing Support, and 3) Ethical Use. The qualitative results support the need for authentic assessments, disclosure policies, and AI literacy training for faculty and students. The results of this study indicate the need for each institution to formally develop and implement an AI Ethics framework, embed AI literacy in the curriculum, modify assessments to be authentic, require the disclosure of the use of AI in assessments, and provide faculty professional development in the effective integration of AI in assessments and technology.
Institutions: National University, NU Lipa
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7202276379