Skkn cấp tỉnh applying artificial intelligence in teaching and learning english to improve the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for 10th grade students at quang xuong ii high school

THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING QUANG XUONG II HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE APPLYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVEN

THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

QUANG XUONG II HIGH SCHOOL

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

APPLYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING

AND LEARNING ENGLISH TO IMPROVE THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION FOR 10TH GRADE STUDENTS AT QUANG XUONG II HIGH

SCHOOL.

Written by: Hoàng Thị Hiền

English Group Quang Xuong II High School

THANH HOA, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION………3

1.1 Reason for choosing the topic……… 3

1.2 Research purpose………3

1.3 Scope and object of research……… 4

1.4 Research method……….4

1.5 New points of experience initiatives……… 4

1.5.1 Smart Content Creation………4

1.5.2 Personalize Learning ……… 4

1.5.3 Automated Assessment and Feedback ………5

1.5.4 Create Virtual Conversations to Develop Speaking Skills …… 5

1.5.5 Igniting Learning Interest Through Games and Videos ……… 5

2 CONTENT ……….5

2.1.Assessment of the current situation……… 5

2.2 Assessment of the current situation……… 6

2.3 Content, solutions and implementation methods……….6

2.3.1 Content, methods……… 6

2.3.2 Implementation solution……… 7

2.4 Results achieved……… 17

3 CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS……… 18

3.1 Conclusion……….18

3.2 Recommendations……….18

REFERENCES………

….20

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Reason for choosing the topic

In the current information technology era, artificial intelligence (AI) has openedpromising doors, of which education is one of the prominent fields With theability to analyze data quickly and automatically, AI brings opportunities tooptimize learning experiences, contributing to the innovation of teachingmethods, meeting the current fundamental educational innovation process,especially the 2018 General Education Program Using artificial intelligenceproperly and scientifically can help teachers improve teaching performance,thereby creating favorable conditions for students to study better

In the context of strong digital transformation, the explosion of artificialintelligence (AI) has deeply affected all areas of life, of which education is one ofthe most clearly affected sectors "Artificial intelligence plays an important role inreshaping the development thinking and educational strategy of each country.Managers and educators are the pioneers and key forces in implementingeducational policies, in which AI is considered a useful tool to develop students'capacity and qualities"

It can be seen that artificial intelligence is having a significant impact oneducational trends in recent times So, how can teachers use AI to optimizeteaching time and improve students' learning performance? To answer thosequestions, I have researched and applied artificial intelligence (AI) in the teaching

of English at Quang Xuong II high School And in fact, applying artificialintelligence to teaching helps teachers improve teaching efficiency, helping

students learn better That is the reason I chose the topic “Applying artificial intelligence in teaching and learning English to improve the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for 10th grade students at Quang Xuong II High School”.

1.2 Research purpose

Using AI to learn languages has many benefits First, faster learning AI-poweredlanguage learning tools help speed up learning because they provide instantfeedback, point out areas of weakness that need improvement, and tailor learningmaterials to the user’s abilities This allows learners to recognize and improvetheir weaknesses and progress quickly Second, learners improve theirpronunciation and intonation One of the biggest challenges when learning alanguage is mastering pronunciation and intonation AI-powered tools canprovide real-time feedback on pronunciation, allowing learners to correctmistakes and develop a more natural voice Third, greater accessibility AI makeslanguage learning more accessible to those who do not have access to traditionallearning resources With AI-powered apps and platforms, anyone with asmartphone or an internet connection can learn a language anytime, anywhere.Teachers will see that applying artificial intelligence to teaching English saves alot of time in preparing lessons and using that time to exploit the lessons more

deeply More importantly, students can both listen to the knowledge conveyed byteachers and see and observe simulations in a vivid and familiar way, therebyhelping them to be more interested in learning, contributing to improving thequality of teaching the subject.

1.3 Scope and object of research

a) Scope of research

This topic deals with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in lessonpreparation for teachers teaching English at Quang Xuong II high School

b) Object of research

- AI tools: Chat GPT, automatic slideshow creation tool Canva

- Popular AI-assisted English learning applications today include Mochimochi,Duolingo, Hello Talk, Prep, ELSA Speak, which are increasingly widely used,and contribute to forming habits and supporting language learning and practice

- Teachers teaching English at Quang Xuong II high School

1.5 New points of experience initiatives

Through the process of using AI applications in teaching, I have noticed that theoutstanding point of the applications I mentioned here is that they are completelyfree with open source code The applications bring users new advantages such as:

1.5.1 Smart Content Creation

Lesson planning and lectures can sometimes be repetitive and unimaginative.With AI, teachers can:

• Create unique lesson topics that are appropriate for the student's level

• Create interactive games and activities like Kahoot or Quizlet based on thelesson content

• Quickly design interesting grammar, vocabulary, and reading exercises

Tip: Use tools like ChatGPT or Canva AI to create more engaging and richteaching materials

1.5.2 Personalize Learning

Each student has a different learning speed and learning needs AI makes it easyfor teachers to create:

• Lessons customized to each student's level and learning goals

• Provide detailed, quick feedback for each writing and speaking skill

• Suggest appropriate practice exercises to help students improve theirweaknesses

For example, tools like Grammarly help correct grammar errors, while Edpuzzlehelps students learn on their own through interactive videos

1.5.3 Automated Assessment and Feedback

Grading and giving feedback is always time-consuming AI can automatically:

• Grade grammar exercises and English essays

• Give specific comments, helping students understand their mistakes and how toimprove

• Create detailed progress reports to track their learning process

Tip: Use Turnitin or Writefull to assess writing skills professionally and quickly

1.5.4 Create Virtual Conversations to Develop Speaking Skills

One of the difficulties when learning English is practicing speaking AI helpsteachers create:

• Virtual conversations in specific contexts (interviews, shopping, traveling, etc.)

• Suggest questions for students to practice speaking reflexes every day

• Detect pronunciation errors and suggest ways to correct them

For example, tools like Elsa Speak or Google Speech-to-Text help studentsimprove their pronunciation and natural intonation

1.5.5 Igniting Learning Interest Through Games and Videos

AI offers a variety of tools to make lessons more lively and engaging:

• Create short video lectures with engaging content using Synthesia or Pictory AI

• Design learning games to review vocabulary and grammar such as Kahoot,Quizizz

• Analyze data to understand student engagement and adjust activitiesaccordingly

2 CONTENT

2.1.Assessment of the current situation.

In order to build the initiative “Applying artificial intelligence in teaching and learning English to improve the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for 10th grade students at Quang Xuong II High School” effectively, practically,

closely linked to reality and scientifically, I have based on the legal documents ofthe State, the directive documents of the industry such as:

- Decision No 117/QD-TTg dated January 25, 2017 of the Prime Minister

approving the project "Strengthening the application of information technology in management and support of teaching - learning activities, scientific research contributing to improving the quality of education and training in the period 2016-2020, orientation to 2025".

- Regular training program Module 09 "Application of information technology, exploitation and use of technology equipment in teaching and educating high school students in English" is one of the teacher training modules according to

Decision No 4660/QD-BGDDT dated December 4, 2019 of the Ministry ofEducation and Training

- Official dispatch 621/PGDDT on "Guidelines for implementing the task of applying information technology and educational statistics for the 2022-2023 school year" of Thanh Hoa Department of Education and Training.

2.2 Assessment of the current situation.

a) Results achieved

- Using artificial intelligence applications in teaching as a teaching toolcontributes to promoting teachers to innovate teaching methods Teachers caneasily access, use quickly and can use it immediately in their daily teaching work.

- Thanks to AI, teachers can save time grading papers, designing lessons and focus

on guiding students more effectively

- The application of information technology in general and the use of artificialintelligence applications in particular in the teaching process has helped studentsbecome more interested, more active, and work scientifically and accurately Inparticular, for weak and poor students, it can help them remember knowledge,initially creating interest in learning

b) Limitations

The topic still has certain limitations because the researcher's perspective is notcomprehensive, only specifically researching some applications in the process ofteaching English, so the content is not rich and not expanded During theimplementation process, there are some problems that are not in the expecteddirection Objective reasons such as students not really cooperating also create theabove-mentioned problems

c) Causes of achievements and limitations

- Quang Xuong II high School is a school in Quang Xuong town with a proudhistory of teaching and learning achievements In addition, the school's teachingstaff has solid professional and technical experience and is full of enthusiasm tocontribute to the cause of "growing people"

- The school receives attention from leaders at all levels and parents, so thefacilities for teaching and learning are relatively complete and modern Almostevery classroom has a TV connected to a computer for teaching and learning toinnovate teaching methods and increase students' interest in learning In addition,the school is also equipped with two information rooms with enough computersfor students to use to serve their studies, helping them to explore and discoverknowledge

- The majority of the school's students are well-behaved, have a sense of learningand are active in extracurricular activities

- Some teachers are still "hesitant" when applying information technology inteaching because they think it takes a lot of time to prepare for a lesson Designing

a lesson with vivid illustrations on a computer screen is not an easy task for manyteachers

- The investment in modern teaching equipment at the facility is not synchronized,making it difficult to apply information technology in teaching at the school

2.3 Content, solutions and implementation methods.

2.3.1 Content, methods.

- What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

AI (Artificial Intelligence) means artificial intelligence, a field of computerscience specializing in solving cognitive problems often related to humanintelligence, such as learning, creativity and image recognition Modernorganizations collect a wealth of data from a variety of sources such as smartsensors, human-generated content, monitoring tools, and system logs The goal of

AI is to create self-learning systems that can make sense of the data AI thenapplies the knowledge gained to solve new problems in a human-like manner.Applications of AI in education are changing the way we teach and learn globally.

AI is one of the breakthrough techniques to customize the learning experience ofstudents, teachers, and teaching assistants Here are some applications of AI ineducation:

a.1 Task Automation.

In schools and virtual classrooms, artificial intelligence technology takes on most

of the incremental tasks In addition to creating appropriate teaching processes, AIsoftware systems can take care of checking homework, grading tests, maintainingreports, presentations, and taking notes, among other administrative tasks Byautomating routine tasks, AI makes the learning environment time-saving but stilleffective

a.2 Smart content creation.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have the ability to help teachers andresearch experts create content that is suitable and convenient for teaching andlearning

a.3 Improving teaching methods.

AI helps teachers optimize their teaching methods In the midst of a busy workenvironment, finding and applying new teaching methods is not easy But with thesupport of AI, integrating games or interactive lectures becomes quick, withoutrequiring teachers to spend a lot of time preparing lessons

- To effectively implement this initiative, I have applied the following mainmethods:

+ Theoretical research method group: method of analyzing and synthesizingdocuments

+ Practical research method group: investigation method, testing method

+ Mathematical statistical method: statistics through the application of AI byteachers in lesson preparation

2.3.2 Implementation solution

* Using Chat GPT

Chat GPT (Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer): Is an application ofChatbot AI, developed by the American company OpenAI and launched inNovember 2022 Chat GPT brings many benefits to people In particular, this isalso a powerful support tool for teachers in educational activities

Steps to register for a Chat GPT account

Step 1: Access the website https://chat.openai.com/auth/login

Step 2: Select Sign Up (1)

Step 3: Enter the email you used to register for the account > click Continue (2).Step 4: Enter the Chat GPT account password > click Continue (3)

Step 5: Click Open Gmail to verify the email address you used to register for theaccount (4)

Step 6: Select Verify email address in the email from Open AI in your inbox (5).Step 7: Update your personal information and enter your main phone number inVietnam to verify your account (6)

Figure 1: Chat GPT registration interface

Solution 1: Use Chat GPT to support teachers in building lessons

The overarching goal of the 2018 General Education Program is to shift fromfocusing on equipping knowledge to developing learners' qualities and abilities.From this perspective, teachers' teaching plans must demonstrate keyrequirements such as: Teaching objectives (knowledge, abilities, qualities),teaching equipment and learning materials, and teaching process

From this goal, I personally tried asking the Chat GPT application the question: "

Prepare a lesson plan for English for grade 11 students about becoming independent" Interestingly, the answer that Chat GPT provided was quite

impressive when this application suggested: "A lesson plan for English for grade

11 students about becoming independent " The lesson plan implemented by ChatGPT includes all the following parts: Lesson objectives; Preparation steps;Teaching activities… according to my request Specifically as follows:

DETAILED LESSON PLAN – UNIT 8: BECOMING INDEPENDENT

Lesson 3: READING – How to become independent

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Acquire new vocabulary related to independence: decision-making, self-reliant,

problem-solving, cope with, etc.

Raise awareness of the importance of being independent in daily life

Build confidence in sharing personal opinions related to independence

II TEACHING AIDS

Teacher: Textbook, visual aids, projector/slides with the reading text and

questions

Students: Textbook, notebook, highlighters.

III TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1 Warm-up Activity (5 minutes)

Objective: Motivate students and lead into the topic.

Teacher’s Activities:

Show images of independent activities: a student cooking, studying alone, doingtasks without help

Ask questions:

“What does being independent mean to you?”

“Can you give some examples of independent people?”

Students’ Activities:

Observe and answer the questions

Share personal experiences about being independent

Transition:

Introduce the title: “How to become independent”

“Today, we will read a text about how to become independent and what we can

do to improve our independence.”

2 While-Reading Activity (20 minutes)

Objective: Help students understand the content and develop reading skills.

Step 1: Pre-reading (5 minutes)

Teacher’s Activities:

Present and explain new words (with images/examples if possible):

self-reliant, decision-making, problem-solving, cope with, confident, determined

Ask students to predict the content based on the title

Students’ Activities:

Take notes and repeat new words

Pair work: discuss what the reading might be about

Step 2: While-reading (10 minutes)

Task 1: Skimming for main ideas

Teacher’s Activities:

Ask students to skim the passage and choose the best title:

A How to live with your parents

B How to become independent

C How to help others

Call on a few students to give answers and explain their choices

Task 2: Scanning for details

Teacher’s Activities:

Ask students to read again and complete the matching task from the textbook:

“Match each tip (1–5) with its explanation.”

Monitor and assist

Students’ Activities:

Skim to get the main idea

Read carefully and match tips with their explanations

Discuss answers in pairs

Step 3: Post-reading Discussion (5 minutes)

Teacher’s Activities:

Ask open-ended questions:

“Which tip do you think is the most important for young people? Why?”

Call on 2–3 students to share their thoughts

Students’ Activities:

Think and respond

Share personal opinions and experiences

3 Practice Activity (10 minutes)

Objective: Reinforce vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Teacher’s Activities:

Organize a game: Vocabulary Race

Give definitions; students choose the correct word from the text in teams

Ask students to complete the following table:

Tip in the text Your example in real life

Make your own decisions …

Learn to solve problems …

Students’ Activities:

Join the vocabulary game in teams

Fill in the table individually, then share real-life examples with the class

4 Extension Activity (5 minutes)

Objective: Encourage students to apply what they've learned to real life.

Teacher’s Activities:

Assign homework:

“Write a short paragraph (80–100 words) about one way you are trying to

become more independent.”

Students’ Activities:

Take note of the assignment and prepare to write at home