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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector has garnered significant attention from educators, policymakers, researchers and learners. AI tools have the potential to enhance the teaching and learning process. The successful integration of AI in classrooms heavily depends on the teachers_ beliefs and attitudes. Despite AI's potential and benefits, there is still a significant gap in the studies on ESL teachers_ perceptions and readiness for AI, particularly in the Malaysian context. This study examines the perceptions and readiness of Malaysian English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers in integrating AI tools in their classrooms. Using a correlational quantitative research design, data were collected through an online survey to 80 English teachers teaching in the Hulu Selangor district. The sample of this study was chosen using purposive sampling. The questionnaire was adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and AI Readiness. The data was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 29.0. The findings were then reported in the form of frequencies and percentages. The findings reveal that ESL teachers generally hold positive perceptions of AI perceived usefulness, ease of use and AI_s impact. Furthermore, the teachers have moderate to high levels of readiness towards AI and demonstrated high knowledge and awareness, confidence in using AI and willingness to adopt AI. Spearman_s Rho correlation was used to measure the correlation between teachers_ perceptions and readiness. The result of this study showed that there was a high correlation between teachers_ perceptions and readiness, with 0.627. Future research should explore mixed methods research using similar variables and expand the sample size. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on AI in education and offers valuable insights for Malaysia_s policymakers, educators and curriculum developers to enhance teaching and learning method through AI. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), English as a Second Language (ESL), readiness, perceptions, teachers |
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