EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF AI TOOLS ON VIETNAMESE HIGHER EDUCATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM EFL LECTURERS IN DONG NAI PROVINCE

Tóm tắt

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education is transforming teaching and learning processes globally. This study explores the impact of AI tools on Vietnamese higher education, specifically focusing on the experiences and perceptions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers. The participants were 50 EFL lecturers across three universities in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. Through a mixedmethods approach, including survey questionnaire and semistructured interviews; the research examines how AI tools influence teaching practices and classroom dynamics. The findings revealed a complex interplay of benefits and challenges, highlighting the potential impact of AI tools on EFL lecturers in terms of efficient lesson planning, lecturers’ professional development, and interactive learning environment. However, the study also uncovers significant barriers, such as high cost of AI tools, insufficient training, risk of over-reliance on technology and concerns over data privacy, which hinder the effective adoption of AI technologies. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of AI in EFL instructions and offer practical recommendations for optimizing the use of AI tools in Vietnamese higher education.