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Preservice Mathematics Teachers' Perspectives on Using ChatGPT in Supporting Teacher Questioning Strategies

• In Event: Technology in Teacher Education

Description

Preservice mathematics teachers (PSMTs) often lack opportunities to practice questioning strategies, which are crucial to fostering meaningful learning. This study investigates PSMTs' perspectives on integrating ChatGPT to enhance their questioning practices. In a methods course, we designed three learning activities incorporating both AI-based (ChatGPT 4.0, custom GPT) and non-AI-based approaches. A thematic analysis of survey and interview data indicated that PSMTs generally have positive perceptions of AI-based approaches supporting their development of questioning strategies. However, PSMTs’ self-efficacy was comparatively lower, mainly due to challenges with prompt writing skills. Also, previous teaching experience and varying training needs influenced their perceived usefulness of GenAI in mathematics teacher education. Recommendations for using GenAI in mathematics teacher education were discussed.

Authors

• Yuling Zhuang, Texas A&M University

• Si Zhang, Georgia State University