Beyond error correction: ChatGPT as formative feedback for Arabic writing

Zaid, Abdul Hafidz bin, Muassomah, Muassomah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0177-8896, Ismail, Moh., Setiyadi, Alif Cahya and Yasin, Agus (2027) Beyond error correction: ChatGPT as formative feedback for Arabic writing. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam (JPI), 13 (1). pp. 13-24. ISSN 2355-4339

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Abstract

The increasing adoption of large language models (LLMs) is transforming language education; however, evidence regarding their pedagogical value for Arabic writing remains limited. This study investigates the educational potential of ChatGPT as an AI-assisted formative feedback tool for Arabic academic writing in a pesantren-based university in Indonesia. To achieve this, employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study integrates Error Analysis with the Student Feedback Literacy framework to examine students’ writing errors and evaluate the educational quality of AI-generated feedback. A corpus of 30 Arabic writing texts produced by 30 first-year students enrolled in an intensive Arabic matriculation program was analyzed. ChatGPT (GPT-4, May 2024 version) generated corrective feedback using a standardized prompt, and two Arabic linguistics experts evaluated the linguistic accuracy and pedagogical usefulness of each response. The findings identified 132 errors comprising 39.4% lexical, 32.6% syntactic, and 28.0% morphological errors. Notably, ChatGPT produced fully acceptable feedback for 50.76% of the errors, demonstrating its capacity in lexical and syntactic correction. However, its performance was less consistent in addressing morphologically complex and context-dependent constructions. Overall, the findings indicate that ChatGPT supports learners’ ability to recognize and revise writing errors, although it still requires teacher validation. Consequently, this study contributes valuable insights into AI-assisted language education through meaningful engagement with formative feedback in Arabic writing.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	arabic writing; chatgpt; error analysis; formative feedback; student feedback literacy
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2099 Other Language, Communication and Culture > 209999 Language, Communication and Culture not elsewhere classified 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2099 Other Language, Communication and Culture
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Muassomah Muassomah
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2026 11:13

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