مجلة الرسالة للدراسات والبحوث الإنسانية
Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 221-233
2025-06-05

Artificial Intelligence-based Tools For Problem Solving Abilities In The Efl Classroom: Advantages And Threats

Authors : Badi Nezha .

Abstract

This study seeks to give an account of the problem solving level of English as a foreign language (EFL) university students. It also attempts to understand the perceptions that exist among students and their teachers of the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in problem solving. In this regard, a questionnaire is administered to students, and a semi-structured interview is conducted with teachers at Skikda university. Findings reveal that although students claim their good level in problem identification and evaluation as problem solving processes, their teachers express that their level is low. For their perceptions, the overall responses indicate positive and negative views. While teachers and students report that AI helps to analyse problems and suggest multiple solutions, they also feel that it does not help with suggesting innovative solutions.

Keywords

Artificiel intelligence (AI) ; EFL ; perceptions ; problem solving