41% Of Malaysians Believe AI Is Beneficial For Schools, Survey Finds
The Ipsos Education Monitor 2024 report also found that 29% of Malaysians support a ban on ChatGPT in schools.
By Sukhbir Cheema — 28 Aug 2024, 02:11 PM
A recent survey by global pollster Ipsos found that over 41% of Malaysians surveyed believe that artificial intelligence (AI) can have a positive impact on the country's education system
Only 16% expressed concerns about the possible negative effects of using AI tools such as ChatGPT, according to the Ipsos Education Monitor 2024.
The report, released on 27 August, also said 29% of Malaysians surveyed want ChatGPT to be banned in schools.
In 2023, only 23% of respondents supported the ban.
The report also found that 51% of Malaysians support a ban on smartphones in schools, while 71% support the idea of limiting social media use among children below 14
Only 38% were against the ban on smartphones in schools, placing Malaysia alongside Romania and Turkiye, and higher than Mexico and Sweden, where 50% were in favour of the ban.
As for those who support restricting social media use, the limitations include inside and outside schools. Only 24% disagree with limiting social media use.
Ipsos' report also shared other interesting findings from its global survey of 23,754 online adults living in 30 countries. The surveys and interviews were conducted between 21 June and 5 July this year. In Malaysia, 500 respondents between 18 to 74 were surveyed.
Respondents to the Ipsos Education Monitor 2024 believe that teachers should play a big role not only in children's education but also in shaping their future careers
64% of those surveyed feel that teachers are responsible for the basic literacy and numeracy skills of children. In Malaysia, only 31% feel that the responsibility falls solely on the parents.
In terms of career guidance, 65% feel that teachers and schools should support children to better prepare them for their future careers. 54% also feel that teachers and schools should play a role in developing children's social skills.
As for teaching digital literacy and online safety, 56% feel that the onus falls on the teachers and schools.
However, 56% believe that parents should play a bigger role in encouraging children to read, with another 47% stating that parents are also responsible for their children's sex education.
