The development of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has led to intense wonder, surprise, excitement, and concern within the language teaching profession. These tools offer the potential to assist language teachers in helping their learners achieve their language learning goals, and at the same time, risk disrupting language teaching and learning processes, the teaching profession, and possibly the instrumental needs to learn foreign languages. This Element provides an accessible introduction and guide to the use of GenAI for language teaching.
It aims to facilitate language teachers' development of the professional knowledge and skills they need to use GenAI responsibly, ethically and effectively. The Element It is a valuable resource for pre-service and in-service language teachers of all experience levels. Each section includes helpful tips and questions for reflection to get teachers started with GenAI while ensuring they engage critically and responsibly with these tools. Evidence-informed approaches are promoted throughout the Element.
Introduction; 1. Generative Artificial Intelligence; 2. Using Generative AI as a knowledge resource and development tool; 3. Using Generative AI to assist with lesson planning and materials preparation; 4. Using Generative AI to assist with assessments and feedback; 5. Students' Use of Generative AI in Language Learning; 6. Ethical and Social Considerations with Generative AI in Language Teaching; 7. Essential GenAI Skills and Knowledge; 8. Enhancing Professional GenAI Competence through Professional Development References.
