Advancing Educational Equality: Using AI Technology in K-12 English Language Education in Rural China

Conference: The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022)
Title: Advancing Educational Equality: Using AI Technology in K-12 English Language Education in Rural China
Stream: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics (including ESL/TESL/TEFL)
Presentation Type: Live-Stream Presentation
Authors:
Wanqing Feng, New York University, United States

Abstract:

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology provides the opportunity for the students from disadvantaged areas to access equal educational resources. Therefore, through the lens of educational equality theory, this paper aims to examine AI technology practices as an alternative to the current Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ones to better inform English education in rural China. A systematic literature review was conducted to synthesize the research on AI in English education published between 2017 and 2022 under the non-English speaking contexts. The overall findings show that the use of AI technology can effectively promote English proficiency. Lastly, the paper also puts forward pedagogical implications for AI practices in rural K-12 English education and sheds light on advancing educational equality in rural China.

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