Uncurtaining windows of motivation, enjoyment, critical thinking, and autonomy in AI-integrated education: Duolingo Vs. ChatGPT

IF 1.7 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL

Learning and Motivation Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.lmot.2025.102100

Jia Xu, Qianwen Liu

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integral to second language learning due to its outstanding advantages, such as personalized learning experiences, real-time feedback, and increased engagement. Despite the growing popularity of AI-powered platforms like Duolingo and ChatGPT, there is limited empirical research comparing their effectiveness in fostering key educational outcomes. This study addressed this gap by investigating the impact of Duolingo and ChatGPT on the motivation, enjoyment, critical thinking (CT), and autonomy of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in China. Employing a true-experimental design, the study involved three groups: two experimental groups (EGs) using Duolingo (n = 81) and ChatGPT (n = 81) and a control group (CG) (n = 82). The outcomes of a one-way MANOVA indicated that both experimental groups significantly outperformed the control group in terms of motivation, enjoyment, CT, and autonomy. Furthermore, the results demonstrated no significant differences between the Duolingo and ChatGPT groups, suggesting both platforms are equally effective in the constructs under investigation in this study. These findings indicated the potential of AI-driven platforms to transform second language education by providing engaging, personalized, and cognitively enriching experiences.

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人工智能集成教育中的动机、享受、批判性思维和自主性：Duolingo Vs. ChatGPT

人工智能（AI）由于其突出的优势，如个性化的学习体验、实时反馈和增加的参与度，已经成为第二语言学习越来越不可或缺的一部分。尽管Duolingo和ChatGPT等人工智能平台越来越受欢迎，但比较它们在培养关键教育成果方面的有效性的实证研究有限。本研究通过调查多邻国和ChatGPT对中国英语作为外语学习者的学习动机、享受、批判性思维（CT）和自主性的影响，解决了这一差距。采用真正的实验设计，研究分为三组：两个实验组（EGs）使用Duolingo （n = 81）和ChatGPT （n = 81）和一个对照组（CG）（n = 82）。单因素方差分析的结果表明，两个实验组在动机、享受、CT和自主性方面都明显优于对照组。此外，结果显示Duolingo和ChatGPT组之间没有显着差异，这表明这两个平台在本研究中调查的构建中同样有效。这些发现表明，人工智能驱动的平台有潜力通过提供引人入胜、个性化和丰富认知的体验来改变第二语言教育。

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期刊介绍： Learning and Motivation features original experimental research devoted to the analysis of basic phenomena and mechanisms of learning, memory, and motivation. These studies, involving either animal or human subjects, examine behavioral, biological, and evolutionary influences on the learning and motivation processes, and often report on an integrated series of experiments that advance knowledge in this field. Theoretical papers and shorter reports are also considered.