성인 EFL 학습자의 생성형 AI 도구의 이해와 활용: 중요도-실행도 분석 연구

Understanding and Utilization of Generative AI by Adult EFL Learners: An Importance-performance Analysis

This study investigates how adult EFL learners understand and utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) in English learning through an Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA). Fifty-nine adult EFL learners participated in the survey. The study measured their perceived importance and actual use of generative AI tools in English learning. The results revealed that, across all items, importance ratings were consistently higher than performance ratings. Notably, “understanding the types and features of generative AI tools”, “interdisciplinary competence using AI,“ “generating English learning content”, and “practicing English communication” emerged as areas requiring instructional intervention to bridge the performance gap. These findings highlight the need for targeted AI literacy education to enhance the integration of generative AI tools in adult EFL learning environments.