Awareness of generative artificial intelligence in chemistry education among trainee teachers

Abstract

Recent developments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) are progressing swiftly, significantly impacting education. Therefore, this survey study aims to identify the level of awareness of GenAI in chemistry education among trainee teachers from the aspects of general knowledge and use in chemistry education through survey. The sample selection was carried out through random sampling involving 100 chemistry trainee teachers in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. The questionnaire contained three parts, the demographics of the sample, the level of awareness of GenAI in among trainee teachers in the aspect of general knowledge and the level of awareness of GenAI among trainee teachers in the aspect of chemistry education. This research instrument obtained expert validity of 91.9% through percent of agreement and a reliability value of 0.92. The study reveals that trainee teachers exhibit a moderate level of awareness regarding GenAI in chemistry education, encompassing both general knowledge and its application in this domain. The implications underscore the importance of understanding how trainee teachers perceive and utilize GenAI, enabling academic institutions to devise more effective teaching methodologies incorporating GenAI tools.