Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Human-Generated and ChatGPT Lesson Plans in Education

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10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_159How to use a DOI?

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ChatGPT; Lesson plan; Student teachers; Perception; Education

Abstract

This qualitative study explores student teachers’ perceptions of lesson plans generated by human beings versus those created by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) language model. All the 25 participants were asked to complete the questionnaire at first; and among them, 5 students were specifically interviewed further. The study was conducted at a top provincial teaching university in China, involving semi-structured interviews with five student teachers. Findings indicate that human-generated lesson plans adhered better to standardized formats, provided more detailed guidance, and allowed for flexibility and personalization based on student feedback. However, ChatGPT demonstrated potential in providing a knowledge base to novice teachers and fostering passion and motivation towards education. Participants critically evaluated the format and level of detail in ChatGPT-generated plans, as well as the lack of teaching experience exhibited by the AI. The study highlights the potential of ChatGPT in supporting lesson preparation and the integration of New Bloom’s Taxonomy. The theoretical contribution of this study suggested that ChatGPT was not only a mentor but a competitive peer to student teachers. While the practical contribution of this study lies in offering guidance for the training of contemporary educators by suggesting that the inclusion of generative AI utilization should be considered within their professional development. Further research is warranted to explore the practical implementation of ChatGPT in lesson planning and its impact on educational outcomes.

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AU  - Fanya Sun
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/02
TI  - Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Human-Generated and ChatGPT Lesson Plans in Education
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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