Empowering Creative Education: Applying Chat GPT for Enhancing Student Engagement in Senior Teacher-Driven Instructional Design in the Philippines

¹ English Education Department, 55183, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Indonesia
² Department of English College of Arts and Social Sciences MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology, the Philippines
³ English Education Department, 55183, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Indonesia
⁴ English Education Department, 55183, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: author@email.org

Abstract

Within the dynamic realm of education, the integration of technology has significantly transformed conventional pedagogical approaches, thereby advocating novel tactics to enhance student involvement. The present study delves into the efficacy of ChatGPT technology in amplifying student engagement within the educational landscape of the Philippines, specifically under the supervision of experienced educators. Acknowledging the pivotal significance of student participation in facilitating effective teaching and learning processes, this investigation examines the perspectives and strategies of adept instructors in integrating ChatGPT into their pedagogical frameworks. By conducting semi-structured interviews with ten senior educators hailing from Mindanao City, this study gathered qualitative data on the utilization of ChatGPT to foster interactive and stimulating educational activities, which were subsequently scrutinized using content analysis techniques. The results illuminate a diverse range of attitudes towards ChatGPT, spanning from enthusiasm to skepticism, and unveil specific approaches such as tailored prompts, structured inquiry, and diverse modes of expression. This research addresses a conspicuous void in the existing literature concerning AI-infused education by offering insights into the pragmatic deployment and potential hurdles of utilizing ChatGPT to nurture creativity and student engagement in the Philippine context. It accentuates the imperative need for further exploration of innovative technological instruments to enhance educational methodologies and outcomes.