Descriptive Study on AI’s Role in Developing Creative Writing Skills among English Education Students

Abstract

The integration of AI tools like ChatGPT in educational contexts, particularly in creative writing, is transforming traditional approaches to teaching and learning. This study explored the role of ChatGPT in enhancing the creative writing skills of English education students at UNISDA. The primary objective was to understand how students utilize ChatGPT to generate ideas, improve coherence, and expand their vocabulary while identifying the challenges of relying on AI tools in writing processes. A descriptive study was employed, involving 35 fifth-semester English education students who used ChatGPT during their creative writing coursework. Data were collected through surveys, written outputs, and semi-structured interviews, providing insights into their experiences and perceptions. The findings reveal that ChatGPT offers substantial benefits in idea generation and linguistic enrichment but also highlights concerns regarding over-reliance on AI-generated content, raising questions about originality and academic integrity. The study emphasizes the need for educators to incorporate AI literacy in their teaching methodologies to balance the benefits and limitations of AI tools. This study contributed to the growing body of literature on AI in education by addressing its practical implications for creative writing pedagogy. However, it was limited by the focus on a single student cohort and short-term engagement with the tool. Further research was recommended to explore longitudinal impacts, strategies for fostering originality, and applications of AI tools across varied educational settings.