PERCEPTION OF SELECTED GRADE 11 STUDENTS AT GENERAL DE JESUS COLLEGE TOWARDS THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has the potential to enable students to achieve their academic goals and streamline educational processes. It also possesses the ability to respond to various educational needs of students (Ishfaq Majid, 2022). Artificial intelligence has become prevalent on different social media platforms, where its benefits are widely promoted, particularly in assisting learners with assignments, activities, projects, and other academic tasks. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of Grade 11 students at General De Jesus College toward the use of artificial intelligence in the field of education. The study gathered the perceptions of Grade 11 students at General De Jesus College regarding the use of artificial intelligence in education using a qualitative phenomenological research approach. A total of ten participants were involved, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain reliable data related to the topic. Both in-person and online interviews were carried out to gather further information regarding the participants’ perceptions. The findings revealed that the majority of the participants considered artificial intelligence essential in supporting their academic work, particularly in terms of personalized and immediate learning, as well as research and analysis support. However, the results also indicated that excessive use of artificial intelligence may have harmful effects on students. The results demonstrate that artificial intelligence should be used only as a support or basis for students in their academic activities. Excessive reliance on artificial intelligence may lead to several negative effects on students’ academic performance.