University of Chitral Journal of Linguistics and Literature (Dec 2023)
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Dynamic Landscape: Re-envisioning English Language Teaching in Pakistan
Abstract
The current study is anticipated to sightsee the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming English Language Teaching (ELT) in Pakistan. The advent of AI unlocks the avenues for envisaging and renovating the facade of ELT to concentrate on the varied needs of 21st century English Language Learners (ELLs). ELT extends a pivotal function in the educational landscape of Pakistan and English language proficiency is reckoned as a prerequisite for academic as well as professional attainment, but conformist modes of teaching fall short to embark upon the diverse requisites of ELLs. The study is carried out through a mixed method i.e. quantitative and qualitative outlook though predominantly it is commenced through the quantitative method. Data is collected from English Language Teachers (ELTs) who are teaching at tertiary echelons i.e. school, college and university in the course of a random sampling technique. For that questionnaire has been operated as a data collection instrument. The sample size of the participants in the study is 150 ELTs of both genders i.e. male and female. Findings of the study encapsulate that by harnessing the realm of AI, ELT will evolve towards a more refined, inclusive, inventive, vibrant and receptive Educational Technology (EdTech) ecosystem, potentially empowering ELLs of Pakistan to thrive in an excessively interconnected digital arena.
