This study investigates the effectiveness of employing Artificial Intelligence (AI), notably ChatGPT, in language assessment. With the continuous advancement and integration of AI technology in education, there is an increasing interest in its potential to enhance language learning and assessment. In this research, ChatGPT was used to with evaluate 15 essays written by English students, offering detailed feedback and assigning grades based on predetermined criteria in a rubric. Subsequently, an experienced senior teacher specializing in English writing assessed the results. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the study conducted an in-depth interview with the teacher to glean insights into the reliability and effectiveness of ChatGPT's evaluation. The findings revealed a notable correlation between the grades assigned by the teacher and ChatGPT for the set of essays. Furthermore, the teacher interviews underscored ChatGPT's utility in alleviating teachers' workload, albeit acknowledging its partial replacement of human teachers. This study advocates for AI as a complementary tool to human instruction, emphasizing the indispensability of human expertise for comprehensive feedback. It suggests a collaborative approach between AI and human teachers to enhance writing instruction and evaluation.

Authors:
Maryam Alghafri, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Maha Aldaree, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Maryam is the head of Continous education and community service department at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences

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