BibTeX

@inProceedings{johansson-larsson-2024-leveraging-349717,
	title        = {Leveraging ChatGPT for Language Learning: A Study on Foreign Teachers’ Swedish Acquisition},
	abstract     = {Leveraging ChatGPT for Language Learning: A Study on Foreign Teachers’ Swedish Acquisition
This research explores the utilization of ChatGPT as an innovative tool in teaching Swedish to foreign educators, presenting a significant scholarly contribution to the fields of language learning and educational technology. By integrating theoretical frameworks such as Interaction Theory (Mackey & Gass, 2014), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (Liu et al., 2023), and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) (Sweller et al., 2011), the study provides a multidimensional analysis of AI’s role in enhancing linguistic proficiency. A mixed-methods approach evaluates ChatGPT’s impact on learners, focusing on cognitive load and language acquisition. Significantly, the findings highlight a potential variation in success linked to the learners’ metalinguistic awareness, suggesting that individuals with a higher understanding of language structure and function may derive greater benefit from AI-assisted learning tools like ChatGPT. This insight contributes original knowledge to the field, indicating that metalinguistic awareness can influence the effectiveness of technological interventions in language learning. The research underscores the need for personalized learning approaches that consider individual differences in metalinguistic competence, pointing towards a more nuanced understanding of AI’s potential in educational settings. By evidencing the correlation between metalinguistic awareness and learning outcomes with AI tools, this study enriches the academic discourse on technology-enhanced language education, offering valuable implications for the development of pedagogical strategies and AI applications tailored to diverse learner profiles.},
	booktitle    = {Conference book of abstracts. Technology for Second Language Learning conference, October 24-26, 2024, Iowa State University, USA},
	author       = {Johansson, Sofie and Larsson, Lina},
	year         = {2024},
	publisher    = {Iowa State University press},
	address      = {Iowa},
}