Revolutionizing Academic English Writing through AI-Powered Pedagogy: Practical Exploration of Teaching Process and Assessment

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various fields, including education. This study aims to explore the practical implementation of AI-powered pedagogy in the teaching of academic English writing. Specifically, the study examines the impact of an AI-powered writing tool on the teaching process and assessment in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom setting. A pre-test/post-test experimental design was employed to measure the effectiveness of the tool on students' writing skills. Results showed that the AI-powered writing tool positively impacted students' writing proficiency, as evidenced by significant improvements in writing scores from the pre-test to the post-test. In addition, the tool was found to enhance the teaching process by providing timely and individualized feedback, promoting student engagement, and increasing efficiency in grading. The findings highlight the potential of AI-powered pedagogy in transforming traditional English writing teaching and offer practical implications for teachers, students, and educational technology developers.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Academic Writing Instruction in Higher Education: A Systematic Review

“…However, researchers observed that overreliance might result in a deterioration of students' cognitive abilities related to analytical reasoning and a diminishment of the individual's originality in written expression (Algerafi et al, 2023;Berssanette & de Francisco, 2022;Lin et al, 2022;Salvagno et al, 2023). For example, AI tools may have limited understanding of subject matter expertise, which can result in potential mistakes or a lack of thorough analysis (Dong, 2023;Nazari et al, 2021;. Excessive dependence on AI technologies may impede the cultivation of a student's distinct writing style and weaken the human element in academic expression.…”

“…Considering the challenges students experience, AI has emerged as central to enhancing academic writing courses. For example, Wordtune, Grammarly, and Google Translate are popular AI-powered writing tools (Dong, 2023;DuBose & Marshall, 2023). These tools help students paraphrase, improve grammar, overcome cognitive difficulties, and improve their writing.…”

“…Fifth, AI presents various drawbacks to relying solely on AI tools. These drawbacks include overdependence on technology (Gayed et al, 2022;Ouyang et al, 2022), limited transferable skills (Dong, 2023), unequal access for learners without access to technology , lack of human element (Utami et al, 2023;Roe et al, 2023), privacy and security concerns (Caprioglio & Paglia, 2023), and possible resistance to Change from educators and students (Pividori & Greene, 2023;Wu et al, 2022).…”

Utilizing artificial intelligence tools for improving writing skills: Exploring Omani EFL learners’ perspectives

“…The results showed a positive impact of AI on students' writing fluency. Dong (2023) explored the use of AI-based pedagogy in teaching academic English writing in an EFL setting. Results show that AI enhances students' writing proficiency by providing timely feedback, encouraging active participation, and improving grading efficiency.…”

“…In addition to these benefits, Ali (2020) argued that the utilization of AI in education facilitates a shift towards a student-centered approach, resulting in the empowerment of learners. The utilization of AI tools in education has shown great potential for enhancing writing proficiency among English as EFL learners (Dong, 2023;Hwang and Nurtantyana, 2022;Yang, 2007;Woo et al, 2023). Godwin-Jones (2022) maintained that AI-powered writing tools can significantly enhance the quality of learners' written compositions.…”