Application of ChatGPT in “Chinese + Vocational Skills” Education from the Perspective of Interaction Theory

Abstract

In recent years, driven by globalization and the Belt and Road Initiative, international Chinese education faces an urgent demand to cultivate talents who possess both vocational skills and Chinese communication abilities. The emergence of artificial intelligence technologies, particularly generative pre-trained models like ChatGPT, presents new possibilities for “Chinese + Vocational Skills” education. However, its application encounters challenges such as technological accessibility, data biases, and high user demands. To address these issues, this study, based on interaction theory, explores the prospects of ChatGPT in “Chinese + Vocational Skills” education, along with the challenges and corresponding recommendations. This paper aims to discuss how the application of ChatGPT in vocational Chinese education can bring opportunities for educational digital transformation, effectively enhance education quality, and foster talents capable of meeting global demands.