Ethical considerations of using AI in education : Case of Master 1 didactics students in the department of English at the University Of Tlemcen

Abstract

This research aims to explore the ethical considerations that arise among EFL Master 1 Didactics students at The University of Tlemcen. It also aims to test their awareness of ethical issues when using AI in their academic work. The data were collected using an online questionnaire and a test. For analyzing data, the mixed method approach was conducted. A sample of 85 Students was selected as the target population. The findings of the online questionnaire showed that students had a positive level of awareness regarding the ethics of using AI, not only that but some of them even showed fear of falling into ethical issues such as misinformation and plagiarism. The test results showed that students had mixed opinions about the use of AI academically. The researchers recommended that universities should establish strict rules regarding the use of AI in education, defining when the use of AI is acceptable and when it is not. The researchers also mentioned that students should be aware of the risks of using AI before using it, like falling into ethical problems like plagiarism and misinformation. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the ethical awareness of using AI in education as well as testing students’ attitudes toward the ethical issues that arise.