2025/12/16 by Magdalena Zawiszewska, Zawiszewska, Magdalena
Social Sciences · Psychology · #Educational Leadership and Innovation #Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation #Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
paper · doi:10.34862/tce.2025.2.8
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into language education is reshaping the role of Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) educators, prompting a re-evaluation of their responsibilities and professional identity. Through in-depth interviews with university-level LSP teachers, this qualitative research explores how AI tools are transforming instructional practices and influencing teacher well-being. The findings reveal a dual impact: while AI facilitates material development, reduces workload, and enhances pedagogical flexibility, it also introduces challenges such as technostress, reduced creativity, and uncertainty about the future of the profession. The study highlights the importance of targeted professional development and institutional support to ensure that AI serves as a complement to, rather than a replacement for,human educators. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the digital transformation of language teaching and its implications for LSP professionals.