Using ChatGPT in lesson preparation

A recent study by NFER, funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the HG Foundation, investigated how secondary school science teachers could use ChatGPT to support lesson planning and preparation. The research explored whether integrating ChatGPT could reduce planning time.

As part of the study, we developed recommendations for schools; offering guidance on how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be effectively used to reduce teacher workload and improve the lesson planning process.

Our latest Research Bite - and accompanying poster – share the key findings from this research, and some practical recommendations for schools.

In a first for NFER Classroom, and to support as many teachers and schools as possible, these school outputs are also available in the Welsh language. 

Am y tro cyntaf yn hanes Ystafell Ddosbarth NFER, ac er mwyn cefnogi cymaint o athrawon ag sy’n bosib, mae’r deilliannau ysgol yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg.

Summary for schools: Using ChatGPT in lesson preparation

A short summary of the research findings, including key statistics and insights into how teachers used ChatGPT in practice.

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Poster: Recommendations for using ChatGPT for lesson preparation

This poster highlights the main takeaways from the study, providing practical guidance for teachers interested in experimenting with ChatGPT in their lesson planning.

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Full Report: Teacher Choices Trial: Using Chat GPT in lesson preparation

The full research report detailing the study’s methodology, findings and implications for schools.

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Adnoddau Cymraeg i ysgolion

Crynodeb i ysgolion: Defnyddio GPT Sgwrs Fyw wrth baratoi gwersi

Crynodeb byr o ganfyddiadau’r ymchwil, gan gynnwys ystadegau a mewnwelediadau allweddol i sut roedd athrawon yn defnyddio ChatGPT yn ymarferol.

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Poster: Argymhellion ar gyfer defnyddio ChatGPT ar gyfer paratoi gwersi

Mae’r poster hwn yn tynnu sylw at y prif bethau sydd i’w cymryd o’r astudiaeth hon, gan ddarparu cefnogaeth ymarferol ar gyfer athrawon sydd â diddordeb mewn arbrofi gyda ChatGPT wrth gynllunio gwersi.

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