Students’ trust toward AI-generated outcomes in English Language learning

Firdaus Ditya  Pamungkas; Rizqi  Akbarani

doi:10.55942/pssj.v6i3.1614

Authors

Firdaus Ditya Pamungkas Universitas Soerjo https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6129-996X
Rizqi Akbarani UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8368-4230

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v6i3.1614

Keywords:

students’ trust, AI outcomes, higher education, English language learning

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence in the education sector has risen rapidly. AI offers several conveniences, particularly for university students, as a tool that can help overcome the challenges of academic learning. However, students do not full and uncritically trust the outcomes generated by AI. This study aimed to explore the extent of students’ trust in AI-generated outcomes in English language learning. A descriptive qualitative was employed, with a questionnaire used as the primary data collection instrument. The participants of this study were 30 first year university students from non-English program at the same institution. The results indicates that while students generally perceive AI outcomes as beneficial for learning English, they continue to use AI as a supportive too rather than as a substitute for completing all academic tasks. In addition, students tend to use AI only when academic tasks or specific learning needs require it, rather than relying on it continuously. Overall, AI serves as an effective support for students in English language learning when used appropriately and its suitable contexts.

Keywords: students’ trust, AI outcomes, higher education, English language learning

Author Biographies

Firdaus Ditya Pamungkas, Universitas Soerjo

Firdaus Ditya Pamungkas is affiliated with Soerjo University, located in Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia. He is an active lecturer who experts in English language teaching. With background of English Literature in bachelor’s degree and English Language Education in master’s degree, he wrote some research in scope of English linguistic and literature, English education, and development of technology in education.

Rizqi Akbarani, UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Rizqi Akbarani is an active lecturer in UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo. With her background of English Language Education, both in bachelor and master degree, she active as profesiional reasearcher and presenter in some local conferences. Her area of expertises are English education, and development of technology in education.

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