What the study found
Dutch secondary-school L1 teachers showed a moderate degree of acceptance toward generative AI (GenAI), and they considered both challenges and possibilities for its use, especially in writing instruction.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors say L1 teachers’ beliefs should be examined because GenAI is already affecting different areas of L1 education. They also conclude that more effort is needed to help L1 teachers reflect critically on GenAI in other domains, such as linguistics and literature education.
What the researchers tested
The study used an exploratory survey of 124 L1 teachers from Dutch secondary schools. It examined their beliefs about the use of GenAI in secondary education.
What worked and what didn't
The findings show that GenAI is broadly discussed in schools and used by most students, but adequate policies and teaching materials are scarce. The study also found significant differences across levels of secondary education, and teachers expressed varying levels of concern about problematic aspects of GenAI use.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not describe detailed limitations beyond the study scope. The findings are based on an exploratory survey of Dutch secondary-school L1 teachers, so the summary is limited to that context.
Key points
- The study surveyed 124 L1 teachers from Dutch secondary schools.
- Teachers showed a moderate degree of acceptance toward generative AI.
- GenAI is broadly discussed in schools, and most students use it, but policies and teaching materials are scarce.
- Teachers considered both challenges and possibilities, especially for writing instruction.
- The authors say more work is needed to support critical reflection on GenAI in linguistics and literature education.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- L1 teachers show moderate acceptance of generative AI
- Authors:
- Emmy Stevens, Jimmy van Rijt, Siebe Bluijs, Sander Bax
- Institutions:
- Leiden University, Tilburg University, Tilburg University, Utrecht University
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-05
- OpenAlex record:
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