International Journal of Practical and Pedagogical Issues in English Education

International Journal of Practical and Pedagogical Issues in English Education

Investigating Teachers’ Stand about AI Application in Teaching: Are there any other Moderating Factors?

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Foreign Languages, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Considering the modern digital world and the fast developments, artificial intelligence is gaining greater attention, especially concerning teaching and learning English. Therefore, the present quantitative research investigated the attitudes of 191 EFL instructors about integrating Artificial Intelligence into educational practices in Iran and the extent they find applying AI tools in their teaching beneficial or challenging. The researcher selected the participants through stratified random sampling. This study used descriptive statistics to outline teachers’ attitudes toward the benefits and challenges associated with AI applications. Moreover, it used ANOVA to examine the potential disparities in teachers’ attitudes based on their gender, age, and teaching experience, and determine whether they may moderate such implementations and perspectives. Analysis of the results obtained through the applied questionnaire revealed that teachers believed AI applications have a medium level of benefit in their teaching, considering different dimensions. Additionally, the study’s findings demonstrated that technical obstacles, such as a lack of internet connectivity, are the most challenging issues. Moreover, the findings indicated that instructors’ age, gender, and teaching experience impacted their perceptions of AI applications as beneficial or challenging. As the final point, this research discussed the implications of the study in regard to teacher educators and curriculum designers.
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Volume 4, Issue 1
Winter 2026
Pages 39-59

  • Receive Date 07 September 2025
  • Revise Date 17 October 2025
  • Accept Date 18 October 2025