Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEYTE

SESSION GUIDE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENGLISH CLASSROOMS: A CLOSER LOOK AT SMART TEACHING

Session No. : Session 1

Session Title : Artificial Intelligence in English Classrooms: A Closer Look at Smart Teaching
Participants : Secondary English Teachers Male: _____ Female: ______
Duration of the Session : 1 hour and 30 minutes

I. Objectives
At the end of the session, the participants should be able to:

a. Define AI in Education and its relevance in English classrooms;

b. Explore practical AI tools that enhance the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening;
c. Utilize ChatGPT in classroom application such as debate preparation; and
d. Reflect on ethical and pedagogical considerations in using AI tools in the classroom.

II. Key Understanding/Content

A. Key Understanding

Artificial Intelligence, when thoughtfully integrated into the English classroom, can enhance teaching effectiveness
and student learning by providing personalized, efficient, and engaging instruction—while also requiring educators to guide
students in ethical and critical use of digital tools.

B. Content
The session encapsulates the role of AI in English Language Teaching, the different AI tools for the English Macro
skills, classroom applications of AI, and digital literacy.

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III. Expected Output/s

 Word Cloud Visualization (Mentimeter)

 AI Tool Match-Up on Manila Paper
 Debate Preparation Sheet using ChatGPT
 Padlet Reflection Entry

IV. References

Ahmad, S. (2023). Emerging AI Tools in Language Education. TESOL Quarterly.

Culatta, R. (n.d.). Quoted in various educational technology forums. Adapted version: "AI won’t replace teachers, but teachers
who use AI will probably replace those who don’t."

Grace Lydia, E., Vidhyavathi, P., & Malathi, P. (2023). A study on "AI in education: Opportunities and challenges for
personalized learning." Industrial Engineering Journal, 52(5), 750–759. https://doi.org/10.36893/IEJ.2023.V52I05.750-759

Harry, A., & Sayudin. (2023). Role of AI in education. Injuruty: Interdisciplinary Journal and Humanity, 2(3),
https://doi.org/10.58631/injurity.v2i3.52

Holmes, W., Bialik, M., & Fadel, C. (2019). Artificial Intelligence in Education: Promises and Implications for Teaching and
Learning. Center for Curriculum Redesign.

Kayad, F., Salim, N., & Zainuddin, N. (2023). AI-Powered Language Learning Applications: Trends and Effectiveness. Journal of
Educational Technology, 38(2), 101–115.

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

UNESCO. (2021). AI and the Futures of Learning: Towards Education for Human Flourishing. United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization.

V. Session Guide
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Objective/s Key Learning Detailed Description of Materials/Slide Time/
Points Methodology/Activity No. Duration
To set the tone Welcome the Say: “Technology, when utilized Laptop 3 mins
and introduce participants and effectively, is a valuable asset, Projector
the session establish particularly in the field of education. PowerPoint
rapport Good morning! I’m Jeremias M. Malbas Presentation File
from Hilongos National Vocational
School. I’d like to welcome you to our Slide 1
session titled 'AI in the English
Classroom: A Closer Look at Smarter
Teaching.'”

Do: Refresh the participants on their

role in the training, give some
reminders, and walk them through the
session flow.
To clarify the Session Say: By the end of this session, you’ll Laptop 3 mins
session goals objectives and be able to define AI in Education and Projector
what its relevance in English classrooms, PowerPoint
participants can explore practical AI tools that enhance Presentation File
expect the teaching of reading, writing,
speaking, and listening, utilize ChatGPT Slide 2
in classroom applications such as
debate preparation; and reflect on
ethical and pedagogical considerations
in using AI tools in the classroom.

Do: Read and explain each bullet in

the session objectives.
To activate prior Participants Say: Let’s begin with a short Laptop 5 mins
knowledge generate initial interactive activity. Projector
ideas about AI in PowerPoint
education Do: Direct participants to menti.com Presentation File
using the code. And, encourage them Mentimeter

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 to enter words/ideas. Website and code

Slide 3
To process and Prompt Say: Let’s reflect on the word cloud. Laptop 5 mins
reflect on the discussion What do you notice? Projector
initial responses based on word PowerPoint
cloud responses Do: Facilitate a short discussion using Presentation File
the process questions.
Slide 4
To introduce the Definition and Say: AI is transforming how we teach Laptop 3 mins
concept of AI in overview of AI in and learn. Let’s define it. Projector
education education PowerPoint
Do: Present key points and cite Presentation File
references.
Slide 5
To discuss the Benefits of AI in Say: Why use AI in our classrooms? Slides 6–7 5 mins
relevance of AI classroom
in classrooms instruction Do: Present and explain the benefits
using the visuals.
To explore AI can bridge Say: What problems in education can Laptop 5 mins
challenges in educational AI help address? Projector
education AI can gaps PowerPoint
address Do: Present key global educational Presentation File
challenges from UNESCO and provide
succinct explanation
Slides 8–9
To explore AI Specific AI Say: Here’s how AI can help us tackle Laptop 5 mins
solutions for solutions to real problems in education. Projector
equity, quality, challenges PowerPoint
and relevance Do: Walk through each point under Presentation File
inequity, quality, and global
challenges. Slides 10–12
To engage Match AI tools Say: Let’s test your familiarity with Laptop 10 mins
participants in with their uses some tools. Projector
collaborative PowerPoint
learning Do: Facilitate the AI Tool Match-Up Presentation File

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 group activity. Provide manila paper. AI Match-up
Worksheet
Manila Paper
Pentel Pen
Slides 13–14
To deepen Overview of Say: Let’s get to know these tools Laptop 15 mins
understanding Grammarly, better. Projector
of selected AI QuillBot, PowerPoint
tools ChatGPT, Do: Present and explain each AI tool Presentation File
NaturalReader with their features. Ask if anyone has Slides 15–23
tried using them.
To apply AI-assisted Say: Let’s do a mock debate using Laptop 20 mins
ChatGPT in a debate ChatGPT as a prep tool. Projector
classroom preparation PowerPoint
activity Do: Divide into groups, assign topics, Presentation File
and facilitate brainstorming of Debate Topics
participants using ChatGPT. Slide 24–25
To reflect on AI Critical Say: What worked? What didn’t? What Laptop 5 mins
application reflection on did you learn? Projector
ChatGPT use PowerPoint
Do: Discuss answers to the reflection Presentation File
questions. Slide 26
To introduce Responsible and Say: Let’s talk about the Laptop 5 mins
ethical mindful AI use responsibilities that come with AI use. Projector
considerations PowerPoint
Do: Share and explain points on digital Presentation File
literacy, ethics, and privacy. Slide 27
To emphasize AI is a tool— Say: We are still the most important Laptop 3 mins
the teacher’s teachers are the factor in the classroom. Projector
role in AI guides PowerPoint
integration Do: Summarize the evolving role of Presentation File
teachers and prompt them to answer Padlet
via Padlet. End with the quote. Phone

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