Exploring the Impact of Integrating Authentic Materials and ChatGPT in Teaching Grammar: A Case of Second-year Students in the Department of English at Ain Temouchent University

Abstract

The present research work investigates the impact of incorporating authentic materials and Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer in EFL grammar classrooms. The focus was on improving grammar learning among EFL students and familiarizing EFL grammar teachers with the effectiveness of adopting new technologies in classrooms. The current research was a case study designed to investigate the effect of integrating these tools in grammar learning and how they can be applied effectively. The main aim of this research was to help the students learn the grammatical rules easily and effectively with different techniques. To achieve this, two research instruments ware used: a questionnaire devoted to second-year EFL students at BELHADJ Bouchaib University, and a semi-structured interview designed for EFL grammar teachers. After the phase of data collection, data were analyzed and interpreted quantitatively and qualitatively. The research findings revealed that EFL students recognize the importance of integrating authentic materials and ChatGPT in learning grammar rules. Moreover, they knew that these tools facilitate the learning process. Additionally, grammar teachers supportted the use of these tools in their teaching for better results despite the drawbacks of ChatGPT. Eventually, this study contained some suggestions and recommendations on how to utilize these tools in grammar classrooms to enhance learning.