Date of Completion
2024
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Grade 12
Keywords
artificial intelligence; large language models; Chat GPT; technology acceptance; critical-thinking; self-efficacy
Abstract
This study examined how health-allied senior high school students' perceptions of large language models (LLMs) affect their critical thinking and self-efficacy. LLMs, such as ChatGPT, have shown the potential to enhance students’ educational outcomes. Researchers identified self-efficacy as a critical factor in technology acceptance, indicating that it plays a role in the effective adoption of AI tools. Utilizing a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the study combined questionnaires and open-ended questions to assess the impact of LLMs' perceived usefulness and ease of use on students' critical thinking and self-efficacy. Among the 271 participants, LLMs were rated as easy to use (M = 3.73, SD =.72) and useful (M = 3.78, SD =.74) for simplifying tasks and understanding difficult topics. Students' perceptions significantly influenced their critical thinking (r >.583) and self-efficacy (r >.603): the more they found LLMs easy to use and beneficial, the more their critical thinking and self-efficacy improved. While students recognized LLMs' learning and efficiency benefits, they also noted concerns about reliability and over-reliance. Future research should investigate LLMs' long-term impacts, perceptions, and broader educational benefits.
First Advisor
Fredyrose Ivan L. Pinar
APA Citation
Ordonez, J. R., Sadiasa, J. S., & Soriaso, B. F. (2024). The rise of an AI in education: exploring the impact of perception of large language models in the critical thinking and self-efficacy of health-allied senior high school students. [Research output, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/grade_12/649
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