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THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF USING CHAT GPT ON EFL

STUDENTS' WRITING:TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVE
Alleyza Rahma
English Education Departement Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teachery,
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
E-mail: alleyza0304201008@uinsu.ac.id

Rahmah Fithriani
English Education Departement Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teachery,
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
E-mail: rahmahfithriani@uinsu.ac.id

APA Citation: Rahma, A., & Fithriani, R. (2024). The potential impact of using Chat GPT on EFL students'
writing: Teachers' perspective. Indonesian EFL Journal, 10(1), 11-22.
https://doi.org/10.25134/ieflj.v10i1.9222.

Received: 18-09-2023 Accepted: 29-11-2023 Published: 30-01-2024

Abstract: Chat GPT is currently gaining significant attention worldwide, including in writing. Extensive
research has been conducted of writing in higher education. Many students are also utilizing Chat GPT as a
new technology tool.With advances in technology, tools like Chat GPT that utilize artificial intelligence
(AI) can help overcome difficulties with academic writing. However, there is known about how teachers
view Chat GPT as a digital tool for English writing. The study investigates teacher perspective on using
Chat GPT as a tool to support English writing, using qualitative case study approach. 10 teachers familiar
with Chat participated. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews collected data on participants' viewpoints.
Findings showed teachers responded positively overall to using Chat GPT to help improve students writing
quality. Additionally, Chat GPT was providing useful writing features, and aiding language development.
This study suggests AI technologies like Chat GPT play an important role in facilitating high-quality
student academic writing.
Keywords: Writing; artificial intelligence (AI); chat gpt; EFL teacher

INTRODUCTION integration of AI technologies. Education is being

AI (artificial intelligence) is something that is revolutionized by artificial intelligence. AI-
very widely used in today's era. Especially in powered adaptive learning platforms can
education, a lot of artificial intelligence has been customize educational content to match each
created to help students make learning easier. student's individual needs and learning styles.
Chat GPT's versatility makes it useful in many Chatbots that use AI like GPT models are making
areas of life, such as education(Abdullayeva & major advancements in education by improving
Muzaffarovna, 2023; Ausat et al., 2023; Johnson how students learn, teachers teach, and schools
et al., 2023; Klamma et al., 2007;Shidiq, function. Chatbots are especially useful for
2023;Julianto et al., 2023;Xue & Wang, 2022; learning languages, as they can imitate real
Yusriadi et al., 2023). Its capabilities can be conversations, fix grammar and pronunciation
applied to learning and instructionIn fact, some of errors, and generate diverse language activities.
EFL students still have difficult to face off in The interactive, dynamic nature of chatbots
writing. The existence of Chat GPT helps students powered by GPT models gives language learners
in teaching writing. With Chat GPT EFL students a more immersive and engaging experience. AI is
can get instant and tailored feedback on their democratizing access to quality education,
writing, which can help them identify and correct fostering lifelong learning, and nurturing a more
errors more quickly. skilled and knowledgeable workforce (Amz,
Chat GPT is part of AI. Artificial intelligence 2023).
(AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our Now, AI is becoming part of the digitalization
lives and reshaped industries across the globe. AI of education. A lot of artificial intelligence has
has become a driving force behind innovation, been created to help students make learning
efficiency, and progress. The field of education is easier, such as Quillbot, Grammarly, Wordtune
experiencing a profound transformation with the and so on. AI-driven writing assistance tools

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leverage sophisticated algorithms to detect articles that explores the potential effects of
common grammatical, punctuation, and syntactic utilizing Chat GPT for EFL students' writing from
errors, recommending fixes for improved clarity the perspective of Indonesian teachers or students.
and style. They also enable capabilities like The usage of AI writing assistants like Chat GPT
paraphrasing and rephrasing sentences for and their implications are still an emerging issue
heightened impact. However, Chat GPT has in Indonesia, with limited formal studies on how
distinct advantages for language learning this technology could impact learning for
compared to other writing aids. Chat GPT Indonesian EFL students. More research is needed
supplies instant, real-time feedback on within the Indonesian education context to
pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary usage understand teachers' and students' views on
during conversations with learners. This allows it integrating Chat GPT into writing practices and
to provide on-the-spot corrections and examine what influence it may have on
recommendations for enhancement as the developing skills like critical thinking, accuracy,
dialogue progresses. Thus, while writing aids are and independent writing. Investigating this topic
useful for correcting documents, Chat GPT's can provide insights into how Indonesia could
interactive nature offers more tailored, in-the- effectively leverage AI for writing while avoiding
moment guidance to develop language skills. Its over-reliance and other unintended consequences.
conversational capabilities make it uniquely Many people still lack understanding of and
valuable for honing pronunciation, grammar, and experience with using Chat GPT as an educational
vocabulary through dynamic, back-and-forth tool, especially in learning contexts. This stems
exchanges. Based on literature, AI writing from uncertainties users have about utilizing Chat
assistants can evaluate written work and give GPT for learning since it is an AI-powered robot,
suggestions on many facets like grammar, word whose outputs may still be questionable.
choice, sentence structure, content, and However, the application of AI like Chat GPT in
organization (Hosseini et al., 2023; Strobl et al., education can have significant positive impacts
2019; Thorp, 2023). These AI tools are and advantages, as it can help enhance the quality
programmed to critique writing and provide of students' writing. While some doubt exists, AI
feedback on elements such as diction, syntax, writing assistants have the potential to greatly
subject matter, and flow (Hosseini et al., 2023; assist students in improving their skills if utilized
Strobl et al., 2019; Thorp, 2023). So many properly. Further awareness and education around
students use AI tools as a place or container that AI tools could help address misconceptions and
makes it easier for them to search and write highlight the meaningful benefits AI can provide
things, one of the things that is developing in the students and teachers. With informed
world of education today is Chat GPT. implementation, the integration of Chat GPT into
However, artificial intelligence such as Chat writing instruction could become a valuable asset
GPT is widely debated in the world of education, rather than a source of uncertainty. It is true that
it cannot be denied that Chat GPT has a lot of previous research has provided information about
influence in the world of education. The use of AI the impact of this instrument on students' writing,
technology like Chat GPT in education has been but in this case, it can still be researched further to
extensively studied and shown to help students by make an accurate finding. There is still little
increasing motivation, participation, and problem- research on Chat GPT as a medium and there are
solving skills (Rao & Chen, 2020; Doroudi, not many references. However, it is yet uncertain
2023;Roll & Ford, 2016;Skrynnyk et al., 2022; how AI writing tools effect student writing
Xue & Wang, 2022). Chat GPT's introduction into quality, particularly when employing Chat GPT.
the classroom has sparked debates about its As a result, this study was deliberately planned to
possible impacts on learning. While some bridge existing knowledge gaps, resulting in a
champion Chat GPT for its capacity to support more comprehensive understanding of the value
education through personalized and adaptive of the Chat GPT authoring tool in the EFL
instruction (Qadir, 2022), others voice concerns classroom. The primary goal of this research is to
about ethical issues (Mhlanga, 2022) and potential point out the impact of using Chat GPT on EFL
adverse effects on assessment (Rudolph et al., students’ writing, with a particular emphasis on
2023). instructors' viewpoints on the use of Chat GPT
A comparable scenario exists in the Indonesian with EFL students, as seen through the
context. Based on current knowledge, there has perspective of EFL teachers. While some studies
been minimal research published in journal have examined artificial intelligence (AI) like

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Chat GPT and its application (Marzuki et al., METHOD

2023), research on how Chat GPT impacts student This research employed a qualitative case study
writing and teacher perspective remains limited. approach. Case study methodology, which usually
Past studies by Miranty and Widiati (2021) and involves implementation interviews and
Fahmi and Cahyono (2021) explored students' observations, allow researchers to uncover
views on the pros and cons of automated writing important factors that emerge from an open
evaluation tools like Grammarly. Their findings process (Yin, 2009). Through this methodology,
revealed that students perceive these AI writing we were able to explore in depth the potential
aids as beneficial, regardless of proficiency level. impact of Chat GPT used by EFL students in
While these studies provide valuable insights, writing, as well as teachers' perceptions regarding
further research is still needed to fully understand it the impact of this tool on the quality of students'
the effects of AI writing assistants. Despite writing. This study was carried out at a private
profound existing findings, many questions school located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The
remain regarding how tools like Chat GPT participants were 10 foreign language teachers
specifically impact EFL students' writing quality, who were purposively selected to take part in the
especially from teachers' perspectives. While prior research aligning with the study objectives.
work sheds light on student attitudes, more work Purposive sampling was utilized to intentionally
is required to determine how AI writing aids recruit participants meeting the criteria needed to
influence the actual quality of student writing provide insights relevant to examining the
output, particularly in the eyes of educators. There research aims. The sample of 10 teachers from
are still gaps in understanding the role tools like this specific private school in North Sumatra was
Chat GPT play in teaching and improving EFL deliberately chosen because of their experience
writing skills. Further research can provide richer with foreign language instruction, which enabled
insights into these emerging AI technologies' gathering their perspectives on the research topic.
impacts within foreign language writing The rationale for focusing on only 10 private
instruction and development. To address this school teachers is that private schools tend to have
empirical gap, this study aims to investigate more resources and higher teacher qualifications
teacher view of Chat GPT as a digital writing tool. in Indonesia. Conducting the research at this
The research specifically examines the impact of setting with this sample allowed for an in-depth
using Chat GPT as a writing tool from the teacher exploration of the research questions within the
perspective. The findings of this study intend to given context. In accordance with the research
assist in positioning English as a Foreign objectives, participants were selected using
Language (EFL) learning and teaching in purposive sampling technique. In this case, the
Indonesia appropriately based on teachers' criteria for selected participants what needs to be
perspective and what they have learned. met is their familiarity with using Chat GPT in
learning writing. Table 1 shows participants'
demographic information.

Table 1. Demographic information of participants

Participants Age Sex Education Degree Experience in using Chat GPT (years)
Teacher 1 32 Male S1 ≤1
Teacher 2 27 Female S1 1
Teacher 3 29 Female S1 ≥1
Teacher 4 37 Female S1 ≥1
Teacher 5 40 Female S1 ≥1
Teacher 6 30 Female S2 ≤1
Teacher 7 29 Male S1 1
Teacher 8 33 Female S1 ≥1
Teacher 9 28 Female S1 ≥1
Teacher 10 36 Male S1 ≥1
This research data comes from two sources, created via Google Forms and distributed to
namely, questionnaires and in-depth interview. To participants. For in-depth interviews conducted
collect data, a questionnaire with closed-ended based on questionnaire responses. The purpose of
questions using a four-point Likert scale (Strongly an in-depth interview is to dig further information
Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree) was regarding respondents' questionnaire responses.

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Interviews were audio recorded with participant learning supported by Chat GPT were analyzed
permission. The recordings were then transcribed using a Likert scale. Second, results were
verbatim before the data analysis stage. analyzed from the teacher perspective regarding
We utilized Thematic Content Analysis to the impacts of EFL students' using Chat GPT.
examine the collected data. As described by
(Braun & Victoria, 2006), this thematic analysis Teachers perspective toward language learning
aims to identify patterns and connections between supported by Chat GPT
themes emerging from the qualitative data to To address the first research question, data was
address our research questions. The interview gathered through a questionnaire and interviews
transcriptions were analyzed qualitatively using asking respondents for their perspectives on using
thematic content analysis to identify themes Chat GPT for writing. The findings revealed that
relevant to the research questions. This involved a
most teachers strongly agreed or agreed that Chat
three-step coding process (Terrel as cited in GPT is a highly useful AI tool for improving
Fithriani et al., 2019). First, key quotes and writing quality. Students tended to use Chat GPT
passages were manually coded by highlighting to view sample answers, ask questions, and
with colored pencils. These initial findings guided
receive feedback on their writing. They found this
subsequent analysis. Next, all essential quotes and
provided significant benefits for enhancing their
passages were coded into temporary categories at writing outcomes. Students felt Chat GPT helped
the sentence level. Finally, the findings were improve their grammar abilities, vocabulary
iteratively reviewed and categories/subcategories mastery, and appropriate language use in writing,
refined until saturated. This cyclical process thereby boosting their confidence in producing
helped fully develop the themes from the raw higher quality writing. The majority of teachers
interview data through multiple stages of coding. and students expressed positive views on Chat
GPT's utility for strengthening writing skills.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION They reported meaningful advantages from
This section presents findings on teachers’ leveraging Chat GPT's AI capabilities for multiple
perspective about Chat GPT's impact on EFL aspects of the writing process.
student writing. First, teacher views on language

Table 2. Teachers’ perspective toward language learning supported by Chat GPT

N Statement Strongly Agree Disagr Strongly
o Agree ee Disagree
1 Chat GPT is a readily available online tool. 80% 10% 10% -

2 Chat GPT is effective because it includes 55% 35% 5% 5

several features that can help students improve %
the quality of their writing.
3 By using the Chat GPT make students writing 30% 50% 20% -
skills in organizing text have improved.
4 Utilizing Chat GPT improves students' 30% 50% 20% -
confidence in their writing abilities.
5 In general, I frequently make use of Chat 40% 40% 20% -
GPT.
6 Chat GPT has many capabilities that are very 50% 40% 10% -
helpful for enhancing writing skills.
While much of the analysis showed using Chat GPT for writing, though some
comparable results, some notable differences disagreed with its use. There was particularly
emerged. For the first two statements, most strong agreement about Chat GPT improving
teachers strongly agreed. However, for the third grammar, vocabulary, language use, and writing
and fourth statements, the highest percentage was confidence. But the extent of strong agreement
for "agree" rather than "strongly agree", which declined for other benefits like creativity and
was only 30%. The fifth statement had equal critical thinking. The analysis highlights mostly
percentages of 40% for "strongly agree" and favorable views on Chat GPT's usefulness, but
"agree". Finally, 50% strongly agreed that Chat also some reservations, especially regarding over-
GPT can increase confidence in writing. Overall, reliance on the AI tool. This aligns with the
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(as cited in Supuwingsih, 2021), which suggests think this Chat GPT has quite an impact on
optimal learning happens when students students' writing by just typing and the answer
encounter relevant, real-life contexts. Hence will come out straight away, I think this also
utilizing learning media that provides authentic makes it quite easier for students in writing.”
(Teacher 1, Interview)
contexts and applications can enhance learning
outcomes. The integration of AI writing “I think Chat GPT is very useful and very good
assistants like Chat GPT can potentially give if used by EFL students, apart from being easy
students experience with a real-world relevant to access the answers given by chat GPT are
tool to support their writing skills development. also very high quality.” (Teacher 2, Interview)
Following Lave and Wenger's framework,
enabling students to engage with Chat GPT for Teachers 1 responded quite well to this
writing within an educational context mirrors growing phenomenon. She said that the Chat GPT
how such AI technologies are being applied in phenomenon which was debated by many people
various real-world situations. Providing this was quite good in improving the quality of
situated learning experience allows students to students. Due to advances in modern technology,
build writing abilities while also gaining practice almost all learning processes now integrate
with an emerging real-world application of AI. technology (Fithriani, 2018).Chat GPT has many
This applied, contextualized learning can make advantages, as it can automatically generate
picking up writing skills more effective. responses to questions based on its database. The
primary function of Chat GPT is to provide
Teachers perspective toward the impact of using information through queries about desired topics
Chat GPT using keywords as "prompts" or prompts. Chat
This section examined interview results GPT is an AI system capable of producing
regarding teachers' perspectives on how using human-like text, employing reinforcement
Chat GPT as a writing aid impacts students' learning where it integrates human feedback to
writing abilities. The use of Chat GPT in improve its language model (Mann, 2023). This
education has sparked debate. Through allows Chat GPT to modify and refine its
interviews and observations with English responses based on input from human appraisers
teachers, this study sought to understand their (Shen et al., 2023). Moreover, as more training
views on Chat GPT's potential effects when not data is steadily supplemented, Chat GPT can be
interfering with teaching and learning. The constantly enhanced and updated with new
researchers interviewed two English teachers by information. This ongoing augmentation of data
asking their perspectives on how students using can potentially make Chat GPT even more
Chat GPT could potentially influence outcomes. accurate over time (Rudolph et al., 2023). Thus,
The interviews provided insights from teachers examining digital technology's role in education
with firsthand experience about possible has become more crucial. However, currently,
advantages and disadvantages of students Chat GPT is only able to contain information up
utilizing AI writing tools like Chat GPT for to 2021, so users cannot obtain the most recent
improving their writing and learning. The data beyond that time frame. In the world of
qualitative findings helped elucidate teachers' education, Chat GPT is widely used by students.
nuanced opinions on this complicated issue Teacher 2 also stated that Chat GPT is very good
within the particular educational setting. to use and very useful for improving the quality of
EFL students' writing. This result supports
Theme one: Enhancing the quality of students' (Johnson et al., 2023) claim that the biggest
writing impacts of AI-powered digital tools in education
Based on data from several sources, most are to boost student engagement, achievement,
participants found that using Chat GPT can motivation, and self-regulation. Students may find
improve their quality in writing. In addition to it simpler to learn through online platforms,
reducing their writing anxiety, they reported that which could also lead to more active student
using Chat GPT increased their self-confidence. participation and writing. This links to the idea
The quality of students’ writing is evident from that student involvement in learning is tied to
the following quote: motivation, allowing them to have positive
emotions and keep practicing with dedication and
“I see a phenomenon that is currently assurance (Mandernach, 2009). They think that
developing regarding the use of Chat GPT. I Chat GPT really makes it easier for them to write

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according to what Teacher 1 said. According to in their own writing. Over time, integrating this
(Ariyanti & Anam, 2021), utilizing different collaborative process with Chat GPT while
technology forms in language learning and writing can allow students to become better
teaching helps students feel less anxious and writers. This finding also corroborates past
more motivated. The conclusions from the research by (Styati & Irawati, 2020), who found
empirical evidence suggest that the more students that utilizing technology with various capabilities
use technology in learning, the more their for writing elements can substantially impact
creativity can develop, strengthening their desire writing quality. Chat GPT's processing speed can
to study. Thus, Kelleher et al. (as cited in vary based on factors such as query complexity
Meysarah, 2018) have also shown that and volume. However, its advanced natural
integrating information and communication language processing model enables
technology (ICT) into education can re-engage comprehending complex questions and delivering
students in learning. In this case, applying AI relevant instant responses (Deng & Lin, 2022).
technology like Chat GPT has been found to However, this teacher 3 also expressed doubts
significantly improve students' positive attitudes because Chat GPT is operated by robots rather
during academic writing. than humans, conveying perceived negative
impacts of using Chat GPT. As we know, the
Theme two: Encouraging the quality of students' impact of using Chat GPT used by EFL students
writing and its various impacts writing has both positive and negative impacts.
Another reason from the teacher's perspective is Chat GPT generates text based on data available
that they say that Chat GPT can encourage on the internet, including unverified or even
students to improve the quality of their writing. inaccurate information. Another negative impact
However, there are also impactsthat must be is students' inability to carry out critical analysis
received from using Chat GPT for students. as of the information they receive. They may rely on
seen in the following: Chat GPT as a single source for answers without
questioning the validity or reliability of the
“My opinion about this Chat GPT is that I information. Educating students about digital
think this Chat GPT is quite interesting and literacy skills has become increasingly important.
makes it quite easy for students to use, but I They should be taught how to identify trustworthy
don't think it's very effective because this Chat sources and verify information before using it.
GPT is used by robots which can misinterpret
Educators can also provide concrete examples of
what we mean.” (Teacher 3, Interview)
the negative impacts that can arise as a result of
“I think this GPT chat is very good to use relying entirely on Chat GPT as a source of
because this technology can make it easier for information.
students to improve their writing, because just
typing what we want can immediately produce Theme three: Making students abuse this
the answer we want.”(Teacher 4, Interview) technology by cheating
Another reason says that Chat GPT will only
Teachers 3 also said that the use of Chat GPT make the student cheat. Because its use is easy to
had an impact on students, especially EFL access, it makes students commit cheating.
students in writing. He said that Chat GPT was
quite good in improving the quality of students' "I think that GPT Chat will make my students
writing. While Teacher 4 said that Chat GPT is cheat. Because it's easy to get answers to
very good to use for EFL students because Chat questions that make them cheat." (Teacher 5,
GPT is very easy to access and can help them Interview)
improve the quality of their writing. Utilizing
Chat GPT's feedback and revision proposals can In addition to potentially improving student
help students learn to recognize and fix mistakes writing quality, Chat GPT also has negative
in their writing as well as enhance their overall impacts. A major downside in education is the
writing abilities. The AI system provides decline of students' writing abilities. With Chat
personalized recommendations on how to GPT's capacity to generate cohesive, varied text,
improve writing based on its language model. By students may become reliant on this technology to
applying Chat GPT's suggested edits and finish written assignments, disregarding
revisions to their work, students can develop developing real skills like grammar, style, and
skills to independently identify and correct issues creativity. In some cases, Chat GPT can directly

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substitute teachers in explaining concepts or overall writing abilities.However, Teachers

assisting with academic work. This can cause hasprovidesa warning about the potential for
passive learning tendencies, as students may over-reliance on Chat GPT, and signals the
depend on Chat GPT to complete work without importance of this maintain balance within
active thinking or peer interaction. themselves. Most expressed reluctance to use
Teachers must take an active role in guiding Chat GPT in the classroom, while others reported
learning and ensuring student intellectual not using it at all or only using it occasionally
engagement. Collaborative, interactive methods when necessary. The majority of participants did
like group discussions, team projects, and hands- not support a total ban on Chat GPT in the
on activities should be encouraged. Also, classroom. This is because many see several
teachers can use technology wisely, like potential benefits of using Chat GPT. Likewise,
leveraging Chat GPT to expand knowledge rather the use of Chat GPT is positive.
than replace instruction. AI should complement The most frequent worries raised were the
teachers, not substitute them. With thoughtful potential for cheating and plagiarism, as well as
implementation, Chat GPT could provide disruption or distraction from traditional learning
supplementary writing support, while teachers settings. Also, making students lazy about
focus on core instruction, facilitating interactive studying due to the ease provided by Chat GPT.
learning, and developing critical thinking. The Consistent with findings by (Faiz & Kurniawaty,
key is for teachers to actively direct how tools 2023), the use of Chat GPT in education presents
like Chat GPT are incorporated into learning and an ethical challenge, requiring consideration of
monitor their impact. This balanced approach the impacts of reliance without critical filtering.
allows teachers to enhance education with In summary, key concerns were cheating,
technology while prioritizing development of plagiarism, interference with conventional
students' skills. In the world of education, classrooms, and reduced student effort due to
although Chat GPT has impressive capabilities, Chat GPT's convenience, highlighting ethical
we should not ignore its negative impacts. issues of dependence without critical
Students' inability to carry out critical analysis of evaluationWhile AI tools like Chat GPT have
the information provided by Chat GPT can benefits for student writing, there are also worries
damage their ability to differentiate between about their potential impact on developing writing
valid and invalid information. In addition, skills. Some fear that the use of AI, especially
students' dependence on Chat GPT to complete Chat GPT, may discourage students from learning
writing assignments can reduce the development how to write well on their own. If students depend
of independent writing skills. Furthermore, if heavily on AI to fix errors, they may not learn
Chat GPT is used as a direct substitute for a how to independently identify and correct
teacher, students can become passive in learning mistakes. Additionally, there is a risk that students
and miss out on important social interactions. could become over-reliant on AI, hindering their
In conclusion, the majority of responses were ability to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and
positive regarding the potential impact of using analytical skills. Without learning proper writing
Chat GPT as a writing tool EFL students' writing, techniques, students may struggle with organizing
although each focuses on slightly different thoughts, conveying complex ideas, and
benefits. Chat GPT has the potential to be an expressing originality. While AI can provide
invaluable tool for students who have difficulties useful assistance, experts caution that it should
with writing, including those with learning complement rather than replace traditional writing
disabilities or those who are not native English instruction and practice.There are also worries
speakers. Chat GPT can offer writing support, that Chat GPT may be utilized to automatically
like recommending substitute words or generate essays or academic papers. Students
expressions that convey similar meaning. It can could then submit these as original work (Kasneci
also provide clarification of grammar rules and et al., 2023;Cotton et al., 2023 in Muna et al.,
give examples of how to utilize particular words 2023). Also, the findings of (Shidiq, 2023)state
or phrases in context. This can be especially that the use of Chat GPT is the challenge is for the
beneficial for students who require extra world of education which provides many
assistance with their writing to supplement their conveniences so that reduces the originality of the
learning and language acquisition. The work, and tends to be uncreative. In fact, potential
customized explanations and examples from Chat benefits of using Chat GPT in higher education
GPT can aid these students in improving their settings are great, including improved lesson

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planning and the ability to provide timely accuracy since it's AI-powered. Teachers felt Chat
feedback to students. Risks associated with using GPT provides understandable word choices to
Chat GPT include the potential for cheating and choose from to enhance writing. It also enables
plagiarism, as well as disruption or disruption of easily obtaining answers and improving writing
traditional learning environments. Potential quality. Although Chat GPT's sources aren't
strategies to mitigate the risks of Chat GPT highly accurate, teachers still found it good and
include enhancing monitoring of student use, useful, especially for students with limited
creating clear guidelines, and articulating English. Since Chat GPT lacks true reading
standards for students. (Zhao, 2022)contended comprehension, students should use it critically
that technology's usefulness stems not from the and with teacher guidance. Based on these
technology itself, but from how well its features findings, it is recommended that AI tools,
are applied to enhance learning. This assertion is particularly Chat GPT, be integrated into EFL
reinforced by other experts and previous classes in Indonesia. However, teacher
research. For writing in a foreign language, supervision remains vital to ensure Chat GPT is
utilizing tools with diverse capabilities has shown used appropriately to meet learning objectives.
to be beneficial and productive, with positive While there are clear benefits, Chat GPT requires
effects on both knowledge and abilities (Choi, thoughtful implementation to maximize
2012; Styati & Irawati, 2020) advantages and mitigate risks. With proper
This research provides insight into the oversight and direction, Chat GPT can be a
perspectives towards Chat GPT technology. It is valuable asset to complement EFL writing
important for teachers to consider the potential instruction in Indonesia and assist students in
risks associated with the use of Chat GPT improving their skills. But teachers must actively
technology in higher education settings, as well shape how this technology is utilized to avoid
as identify strategies to mitigate those risks while potential downsides. Overall, Chat GPT shows
still capitalizing on its potential benefits. With promise for EFL writing, but integration efforts
increased understanding and knowledge about must be deliberate and measured. Based on the
how to best use Chat GPT technology findings, it is advised that EFL writing teachers
responsibly, educators can make informed integrate Chat GPT into their English language
decisions about how to best implement and use and writing instruction. Since this study had a
Chat GPT in their classroom. In summary, the narrow focus, future research should examine
emergence of artificial intelligence like Chat other facets of Chat GPT usage, like its impacts
GPT has had a major influence on students' and difficulties related to research writing. Further
writing abilities. While AI tools present potential work could provide a more comprehensive
advantages for writing instruction, there are also understanding of how to effectively leverage Chat
worries regarding possible adverse effects on GPT across diverse EFL writing contexts and
students' capacity to learn and improve their purposes.
writing proficiency. Just as with any technology,
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