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How AI tools can enhance children’s intrinsic motivation for foreign language learning
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Abstract
This paper investigates the potential of AI tools, particularly AI pens such as the Caterpillar pen, to enhance children's intrinsic motivation for English language learning in China. Compared to traditional exam-oriented English education in China, the AI pens offer a more engaging and natural language environment through features like audio readings with native pronunciation, graded difficulty levels for various reading abilities, and repetitive exposure to vocabulary and sentence structures. These features can significantly increase children's intrinsic motivation by making learning enjoyable and effective. However, challenges such as limited research on AI's impact on intrinsic motivation and the ongoing need for parental supervision exist. To maximize the benefits of AI tools, they should be integrated into daily learning activities and used in conjunction with traditional teaching methods as opposed to replacing these methods. In this way, AI technology can become a valuable asset in fostering a love of language learning and in turn improving children's overall language proficiency.
Keywords
AI educational tools, intrinsic motivation, foreign language learning, AI pen, children’s education
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Ma,S. (2024). How AI tools can enhance children’s intrinsic motivation for foreign language learning. Advances in Engineering Innovation,10,49-53.
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