Journal of English Language Teaching

AI, ChatGPT and ELT: A Maverick’s view

Prof. S Mohanraj

Formerly Professor, EFL University, Hyderabad

Keywords: ICT, Cognitive skills, algorithmic thinking, lateral thinking, creativity, language exercises, manipulation techniques

Abstract

Chomsky, one of the greatest living linguists in the world today has expressed his opinion on what AI really is.  With advancement of science and using AI in a variety of disciplines including language teaching, we seem to have jumped on the bandwagon praising its glories.  Are we doing the right thing?  We language teachers, do we accept the views expressed by Chomsky or do we subscribe to the more popular view.  In this short write-up, I shall try and present my views and show how using AI and ChatGPT can cause more harm than promote learning.  The views expressed here are my own (a novice to science of AI, but a practicing language teacher with some decent years of teaching experience) and need not necessarily subscribe to the larger world perspective.