Descriptive Analysis of the Technology Acceptance Model of ChatGPT by the Preservice Science Teachers of the University of Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract ChatGPT is designed to generate human-like responses to natural language prompts, allowing it to carry out a variety of tasks, including answering questions, generating text, and engaging in conversation. This technology is new and more information are needed regarding its acceptance among people especially the preservice science teachers in the University of Lagos. The study investigated the technology acceptance model of ChatGPT by the preservice science teachers of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Out of 1220 preservice science teachers in the Department of Science Education, University of Lagos, 488 were selected for the study using a simple random sampling technique. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. One major instrument tagged “Technology Acceptance Model Questionnaire on ChatGPT” was designed by the researchers and used for data collection in this study. Seven research questions were raised to guide the study. The results demonstrated that the majority of preservice science teachers strongly agreed/agreed that they were aware of ChatGPT and frequently used it. More so, the participants were satisfied with ChatGPT because it sped up and made their research easier. ChatGPT was considered beneficial as it covered wide-ranging topics in the area of interest and provided relevant information related to the preservice science teachers’ search done using this technology. Based on these results, it is recommended that sensitization programmes should be held in schools and colleges to increase teachers’ level of awareness of ChatGPT and also make them comprehend the merits of utilising it. Also, users of ChatGPT should provide elaborate and specific information about their predispositions and preferences.