This study explores the use of ChatGPT, an AI tool from OpenAI, in various environments, with a particular focus on how teachers perceive its impact on student engagement, participation, and personalized learning assistance. It explores the ways in which ChatGPT enhances classroom dynamics by fostering involvement, critical thinking, and personalized learning among students. Using quantitative analysis and descriptive statistics, the researchers have determined an overall understanding of teachers’ perception on ChatGPT as a learning assistant that impacts student engagement, participation, and personalized learning support by taking into consideration six factors, namely, Accuracy and Reliability (AR), Relevance to Curriculum (RC), Engagement and Interaction (EI), Supplementation of Learning Materials (SLM), Accessibility and Inclusivity (AI), and Trust and Integrity (TI). Results show all factors indicate a slightly positive perception of ChatGPT, with trust and integrity having the lowest mean score. Supplement of learning materials has the highest positive perception with a high standard deviation. Subsequent interviews identified that teachers would often use ChatGPT, but on varying learning materials and topics. A correlation between the six factors has also shown AR and AN having no strong linear relationships; RC, AN, and TI have weak correlations; EI with AN and TI have low values; and SLM with AN and TI have almost zero correlations. The study highlighted teacher roles and perspectives in using ChatGPT. It was determined that integrating ChatGPT in the classroom, despite certain challenges, has potential benefits and positive implications. Future study could include ethical considerations and student involvement. ©2024 IEEE.