THE PERCEPTION OF 10TH GRADE STUDENTS ON CHATBOT AI TO ENHANCE VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT IN WRITING POCEDURE TEXT

This study investigates the challenges of mastering technical vocabulary in writing English procedure texts in grade X high school students in Indonesia, which is caused by traditional teacher-centered teaching methods and the lack of adaptation of interactive technology. As a solution, the study proposes the integration of AI chatbots (such as ChatGPT) to provide personalized learning, instant feedback, and contextual examples. The study used a descriptive quantitative approach with a survey technique through a validated 5-point Likert scale questionnaire (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.893). Participants consisted of 57 high school students in Bandung, with data analysis using descriptive statistics. The results showed that 78.9% of students used ChatGPT to generate procedure texts, and the chatbot was rated as easy to use (mean 3.33–3.58). However, 31.6% of students stated that vocabulary was irrelevant to the curriculum, and 43.9% were not motivated to write procedure texts. The conclusion of the study confirms that AI chatbots are effective as micro-aids, but they require curriculum-based content integration, interface improvements, and collaboration with teachers to improve holistic effectiveness.