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PRESCHOOL TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS AND ADAPTATION

STRATEGIES IN USING CHATGPT FOR LESSON PLANNING IN MELAKA

NG WEN LI

2025.5.EDU01.0013

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What is the research problem?

    • ChatGPT is becoming popular in education.
    • Many preschool teachers are beginning to use ChatGPT for lesson planning.
    • However, little is known about:
    • Teachers' perceptions of ChatGPT.
    • How teachers adapt ChatGPT to suit preschool teaching.
    • There is limited research focusing on preschool teachers in Melaka.

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Why is this Research Important?

    • To understand teachers' experiences using ChatGPT.
    • To identify benefits and challenges.
    • To explore teachers' adaptation strategies.
    • To provide recommendations for effective AI use in preschool education.
    • To contribute to future educational technology research in Malaysia.

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Research Questions

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RQ1

What are preschool teachers' perceptions of using ChatGPT for lesson planning in Melaka?

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RQ2

What are the perceived benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT for lesson planning?

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RQ3

How do preschool teachers adapt ChatGPT-generated content to align with the Malaysian preschool curriculum and children's developmental needs?

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Research Question Data Needed

RQ1: Perceptions

Teachers' opinions, attitudes, and beliefs about ChatGPT

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RQ2: Benefits & Challenges

Teachers' experiences (positive and negative) using ChatGPT

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RQ3: Adaptation Strategies

Specific examples of how teachers modify ChatGPT content

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Method and Sample Selection

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Population

Preschool teachers in Melaka

Sampling Method

Purposive Sampling (you choose participants who have relevant experience)

Sample Size

10-15 preschool teachers (typical for Master's qualitative research)

Inclusion Criteria

• Currently teaching in a preschool in Melaka

• Has used ChatGPT for lesson planning

• Willing to participate in interviews

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Research Instruments

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Instrument 1

Questionnaire (Google Form)

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Statement

ChatGPT helps me prepare lesson plans more efficiently.

Scale 1–5

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Instrument 2

Semi-Structured Interview

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How do you use ChatGPT for lesson planning?

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How to Analyse the Data

Collection

Qualitative Data

Thematic Analysis

Steps:

    • Transcribe interviews
    • Code responses
    • Identify themes
    • Interpret findings

Example:

Quotes → Codes → Theme

"ChatGPT gives me ideas when I'm stuck." → Idea Generation