Effects of Integrating Generative AI Tool on The Writing Skills of Chinese Students toward The Development of an AI-Integrated Teaching Guide

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10.2991/978-2-38476-587-4_8How to use a DOI?

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Educational Technology; EFL Education; Generative AI; Language Acquisition; Writing Proficiency

Abstract

This study explores the impact of integrating the generative AI tool ChatGPT on the writing skills of Chinese EFL learners, aiming to lay the groundwork for an AI-integrated teaching guide that upholds essential educational outcomes and fosters autonomous learning. Conducted at the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS) at National University - Manila, the study involved 31 Chinese graduate students selected through purposive sampling. Using a mixed-methods approach, a quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test–post-test design measured improvements in grammar, vocabulary, and writing coherence, while semi-structured interviews provided qualitative insights. Quantitative results showed significant gains across all dimensions of writing, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and vocabulary (p < .001), confirming the effectiveness of ChatGPT in enhancing productive language skills. Qualitative findings revealed that ChatGPT’s real-time, personalized feedback increased learners’ language awareness, promoted self-directed learning, and boosted confidence in writing. Synthesizing these results, the study demonstrates that ChatGPT can serve as a powerful complement to traditional instruction, supporting error recognition, skill development, and learner autonomy. The findings inform the design of an AI-driven teaching guide structured around practice, reflection, and independent application to optimize writing instruction in EFL contexts.

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AU  - Kurt Pajuelas
AU  - Eirenne Lumasang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/12
TI  - Effects of Integrating Generative AI Tool on The Writing Skills of Chinese Students toward The Development of an AI-Integrated Teaching Guide
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on English Studies in Indonesia (ICONESIA 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-587-4_8
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