Pre-service language teachers’ lived experiences in utilizing ChatGPT in classroom instruction in rural areas in the Philippines
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to unveil the lived experiences of pre-service language teachers in their rural schools as they use ChatGPT in their classroom instruction despite the limited access to internet connection and other instructional resources. A phenomenological approach was used through the purposively 10 selected participants who met the criteria. A sin-depth interview was conducted and ensured data saturation. Data were then coded and thematically analyzed using a framework for qualitative data analysis. The findings revealed that participants perceived ChatGPT as an aid in lesson preparation, enhancing their efficiency, confidence, and classroom readiness. However, they also found inconsistent information and the need to validate information with a reliable source a challenge in its usage. A critical evaluation of the issues of using ChatGPT in the classroom is suggested to make this tool a positive support for learning and teaching for both students and teachers. Hence, this study highlights its contribution to the body of knowledge in integrating AI use in the classroom, aligning to the sustainability goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on Quality Education (United Nations, 2015).
Author: Weena Mae Granada Ampo
Institution: Bohol Island State University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7225424488