Blending AI and Instructor Feedback in EFL Writing: Learners' Motivation, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy
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| Title: | Blending AI and Instructor Feedback in EFL Writing: Learners' Motivation, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Unkyoung Maeng |
| Source: | English Teaching. 2025 80(5):11-39. |
| Availability: | Korea Association of Teachers of English. 6105 English Education Department, Chinju National University of Education, 369beon-gil 3, Jinyangho-ro, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, 52673, Republic of Korea. Tel: +82-42-629-7381; Fax: +82-42-629-7320; e-mail: katejournal29@gmail.com; Web site: https://journal.kate.or.kr/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Writing Instruction, Artificial Intelligence, Feedback (Response), Student Motivation, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Writing Attitudes, Preservice Teachers, Language Teachers, Learner Engagement, Psychological Patterns, Writing Processes, Teacher Student Relationship, Collaborative Writing, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Females, Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Emotional Response |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea |
| ISSN: | 1017-7108 2671-9312 |
| Abstract: | This study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI)-generated and instructor-provided feedback interact within process-based, collaborative EFL writing to influence learners' affective engagement, motivation, self-efficacy, and attitude toward writing. Semi-structured group interviews with nine pre-service English teachers were analyzed using NVivo 14. Among the three categories, attitude, encompassing both positive and negative factors, was the most frequently observed, followed by self-efficacy and motivation. Positive attitude was linked to the convenience, immediacy, and personalization of AI feedback, and to the collaborative course design that supported iterative revision and peer learning. Negative attitude reflected concerns about AI overreliance, inaccuracies, and limited contextual appropriateness, particularly in ESP-focused writing. Regarding self-efficacy, instructor feedback provided deep, context-aware guidance, whereas AI feedback offered rapid, mechanical accuracy and motivational support. Confidence improved through safer drafting, metacognitive insight, and gradual mastery of AI utilization skills. Motivation was reinforced by the process-oriented structure, targeted instructor feedback, collaborative activities, and peer support that fostered engagement and improvement. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1494053 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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