Learning with AI: The Impact of ChatGPT and QuillBot to Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills of Students

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37251/ijoer.v6i2.1293
Keywords: Focus Group Discussion, Research, Self-Management, Thinking, Writing

Abstract

Purpose of the Study: This study aimed to determine the experiences and perspectives of students of Second Language English (ESL) or English as Foreign Language (EFL) Year 2 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), on how Artificial Intelligence - powered assisted tools impact their Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills.

Methodology: This study adopted a narrative approach, an appropriate theoretical basis with Braun and Clarke's Thematic Analysis for qualitative data to uncover codes, sub themes and themes. The method used to gather data was a face-to-face Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with thirteen Year 2 IB DP students (Grade 12) participants. The FGD was recorded and transcribed.

Main Findings: The use of Artificial Intelligence tools had positive impact to a lesser extent and temporarily helpful on their thinking, research and writing skills, with highly positive effect to self-management skills but detrimental in the long term. Overall, AI tools can cause adverse effects on the users, but if it is properly integrated and correctly use with appropriate guidelines, AI tools have the potential to be beneficial for learners.   

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study explores the impact of specific AI tools, ChatGPT and QuillBot, on the Approaches to Learning skills of students at an IB world school. This study focused on writing, thinking, research, and self-management skills from the perspective of students, themselves, hence, offering insights how AI tools enhance or degrade skills that could shape future educational policies.

Author Biographies

Regidor G. Gaboy, Central Luzon State University

Dr. Regidor Gaboy is a Professor VI under the Department of Education Policy and Practice (DEPP) at the College of Education of Central Luzon State University (CLSU). He teaches professional courses on teacher education, technology-pedagogy integration, technology and livelihood education, instructional materials preparation and development, in the undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds a doctoral degree in philosophy major in Development Education with cognates in Development Communication. He was a recipient of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Training Grant, Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme and Institute Amminudin Baki (MTCP-IAB) on Strategic Thinking Skills for Educational Leaders and the Japan Youth Exchange Programme sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Ma. Ruby Hiyasmin M. Delos Santos, Central Luzon State University

Dr. Ma. Ruby Hiyasmin M. Delos Santos is an Associate Professor V under the Department of Education, Policy and Practice (DEPP), College of Education (CED), Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. She handles major subjects of teacher education students specializing in Values Education for the undergraduate level and Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling for the graduate level. She serves as University Guidance Counselor, Internal Quality Auditor and Psycho-social Immersion Coordinator of the International Affairs Office. She is also involved in several research projects of CED and has published research papers indexed in Scopus, ACI, and other national and international referred journals. She holds a doctoral degree in Guidance and Counseling, a Registered Guidance Counselor and a Registered Psychometrician.

Leila M. Collantes, Central Luzon State University

Dr. Leila M. Collantes is a Professor VI under the Department of Education Policy and Practice (DEPP) at the College of Education of Central Luzon State University (CLSU). She handles several courses related to education both in the undergraduate and graduate programs. She has been in the academe for more than 25 years. In those years, she served as chair and member of different examining committees, adviser and member of advisory committee of graduate students taking up their thesis and dissertation in the graduate program. She also serves as external panelist of other private colleges and university in Nueva Ecija. She has also published research papers indexed in Scopus, and other national and international referred journals. She was also the former head of Department of Secondary Education, a former college Registrar and currently serve as the Coordinator of the Graduate Program of the College of Education.

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2025-04-13
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M. J. Juntarciego, R. G. Gaboy, M. R. H. M. Delos Santos, and L. M. Collantes, “Learning with AI: The Impact of ChatGPT and QuillBot to Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills of Students”, Ind. Jou. Edu. Rsc, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 105-119, Apr. 2025.
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