国際経営学部のジョン・ゴーラム特任助教が The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2023)で研究発表を行います

Promoting financial literacy among university students is crucial in today's complex economic landscape. This study addresses the research gap in innovative pedagogical approaches by investigating the efficacy of integrating ChatGPT, a generative AI tool, into a Japanese university elective class focused on financial literacy.

Thirty students at a private university in Eastern Japan took part in this 14-week course, which was taught in English. The students used a generative AI tutor to explore various personal finance topics. The students used what they learned to create learning artifacts such as a personal webpage and digital presentations. A survey was administered to the students at the beginning and end of the class. The survey instrument consisted of 18 quantitative items organized in three categories (1) Financial Knowledge, (2) Financial Behavior, and (3) Financial Attitude. Several open-ended questions were also included to gain a deeper understanding of the quantitative responses.

Preliminary findings indicate a positive impact on student learning outcomes, and participants found the AI-powered interactions engaging and informative. Students in the elective course also displayed confidence in grasping intricate financial concepts. Moreover, qualitative analysis of post-interaction reflections revealed a deeper conceptual understanding and improved application of financial principles in real-life contexts.

The results of this research will benefit educators, researchers, and practitioners who wish to understand how generative AI can be used to cultivate financial literacy and prepare students for a more secure and informed financial future.