Economic Education Students' Perspectives on AI Utilization in Learning: A Descriptive Study

  • Hariyanto S. Auna Universitas Negeri Malang
  • Cristian Polamolo Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
  • Isnahriyati S. Auna Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
  • Abd Rahman K. Ma'ruf Universitas Bina Mandiri Gorontalo
  • Achmad Darojat STT STIKMA Internasional

Abstract

This study explores students' perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected through questionnaires from 45 Economics Education students at Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. The analysis results show that 60% of respondents believe AI enhances learning efficiency, while 55.6% support its development in economic education due to its benefits for job readiness. However, concerns exist that reliance on AI may reduce critical thinking skills (62.2%) and only minimally support student collaboration (62.2%). These findings provide insights for the development of AI-based educational tools, though they are limited to a specific student group. Further research is recommended to include a larger and more diverse sample to gain a broader understanding of students' perceptions of AI in education.

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Published
2025-04-30
How to Cite
Auna, H., Polamolo, C., Auna, I., Ma’ruf, A. R., & Darojat, A. (2025). Economic Education Students’ Perspectives on AI Utilization in Learning: A Descriptive Study. Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 25(1), 206-216. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24036/pedagogi.v25i1.2496