AI IN ACTION: ENHANCING STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE COMPREHENSION

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of AI tools to enhance student engagement and comprehension in EFL grammar instruction, with a specific focus on sentence slots and patterns. Classpoint and Slido were utilized to embed questions into PowerPoint presentations, enabling real-time participation and immediate feedback during lectures. These tools transformed traditional teaching methods by allowing instructors to pose questions, conduct polls, and facilitate active discussions. Additionally, Quizziz and Quizlet were employed for post-class activities, including gamified quizzes and personalized flashcards, which provided students with opportunities to reinforce their learning independently. To evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, incorporating pre- and post-tests to measure learning outcomes, questionnaires to assess student perceptions, and classroom observations to monitor engagement levels. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in students' understanding of grammatical structures, increased classroom participation, and strongly positive feedback regarding the learning experience. These results highlight the potential of AI tools in addressing the challenges associated with teaching complex grammatical concepts, offering a more engaging and effective approach to EFL grammar instruction.