METASIG invites you to the first online event of 2024 on 21 Jan 2025 at 7 pm (GMT+3).
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar by Dr. Aslı Lidice Göktürk Sağlam as we explore how ChatGPT is transforming language assessment education and shaping the future of teacher training.
Presenter’s Bio
Aslı Lidice Göktürk Sağlam is a dedicated educator and researchers specialising in language assessment literacy, teacher education, and the integration of AI in learning. She is currently working at University of Southeastern Norway as a postdoc researcher.
Abstract:
In this presentation, I will share a mixed method study I conducted to investigate the potential of integrating ChatGPT into language assessment training to enhance teachers' language assessment literacy (LAL). While the educational applications of ChatGPT are well documented, its impact on developing LAL remains under-researched. To address this gap, the study explores the experiences and perceptions of 27 pre-service English teachers enrolled in an online flipped assessment course at a Turkish university. The course incorporated ChatGPT-mediated tasks to familiarize learners with the capabilities of ChatGPT in language assessment. Data were collected through pre- and post-questionnaires, student reflections, and one-on-one interviews to answer the research question: What is the impact of using ChatGPT in a language assessment course on (a) student teachers’ knowledge of its functions, (b) their perceptions of its effectiveness as a pedagogical tool, and (c) their perceived learning of language assessment? Quantitative analysis using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed a significant increase in participants' perceived knowledge of ChatGPT functions in language assessment from pre- to post-questionnaire. However, no significant difference was found in their perceptions of ChatGPT's effectiveness as a learning tool. Qualitative thematic analysis indicated diverse perceptions, including uncertainty, negativity, positivity, and caution regarding ChatGPT's utility. Positive perspectives emerged on ChatGPT's role in supporting individual learning, acting as an interactive learning companion, and enhancing LAL. These findings suggest that integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into teacher education can facilitate awareness in LAL.
Keywords: ChatGPT, AI integration in teacher education, language assessment literacy, teacher learning, professional development
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