Study on The Students’ Perceptions on Using ChatGPT in Teaching and Learning Process at English Department

Technology advancements are important for university especially for the students. This research aims to find out the perceptions of the 8th semester English Department Student on using ChatGPT in teaching and learning process. This research using descriptive quantitative approach, conducted in April 2024 up to May 2024 and located in the Riau University, English Department. English Department Students in Riau University in the 2020 academic year students are the target population, while sample determined by Cluster Random Sampling, and lottery method. Finding shows English students agreed that ChatGPT has many roles for students learning process. Students got many benefits and advantages from ChatGPT such as improve their reading and writing skill, grammar and vocabulary skill, as well as problem-solving and critical-thinking skill. This research can be reference for teachers to give more attention to the usage of any AI-based application. The teacher can use a new strategy or formula, set appropriate technique or media to improve students’ ability in process of learning English. It is expected that additional researchers will expand on the research samples or locations. With the potential offered by ChatGPT provides more and more challenges for educators to do Educational process. However, it still prioritizes ethical and moral values Upholding academic values ​​is very necessary in using ChatGPT This is so that humans/individuals as users can consider it carefully the benefits and effects that will be obtained if you depend on technology without any critical filtering in science.