Generative AI in Senior High Schools: Investigating Students’ Perceptions of its Role in Supporting Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration
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Generative AI, Senior High School, Student Perceptions, Creativity, Critical Thinking, CollaborationAbstract
In secondary school, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been a powerful influence in recent years, influencing how pupils approach assignments. The perceptions of Senior High School (SHS) students on generative AI and its function in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork were examined in this study. Questionnaires and focus group discussions were combined in a mixed-methods descriptive survey methodology. Through stratified sampling, 222 pupils from Asante Akim Central Municipality schools made up the sample. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The results showed that most students were confident using ChatGPT and other AI technologies for academic work, even with little help from teachers. AI was seen as fostering creativity, supporting analytical and introspective thinking, and improving group task efficiency. Poor internet access, shortage of devices, lack of institutional support, and concerns about reliability were main obstacles
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