NGOC VU DUONG (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VIETNAM))
TRAN NGOC QUYNH (Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training)

EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF AI INTEGRATION IN CLIL INSTRUCTION FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS IN VIETNAM : DIGITAL LITERACIES/LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY

In the digital age, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classes is gaining traction as a means to promote learner autonomy. This study investigates the effects of AI integration on learner autonomy in a CLIL language program at a secondary school, involving forty-five EFL seventh-graders. Data were collected through surveys and interviews, revealing unanimous student enthusiasm for CLIL lessons with AI. Benefits reported include improved subject understanding, enhanced English proficiency, and the development of self-directed learning skills. The findings contribute to the discourse on AI in education, emphasizing its potential to enrich CLIL experiences and foster learner autonomy in secondary education. Furthermore, they contribute to the ongoing discourse on the role of AI in educational innovation.

Duong Thi Ngoc Vu is an English teacher at Tay Son Secondary and High School in Da Lat city, in Lam Dong province. I obtained Master of art in English language and I was awarded the title of good teacher in teaching English by Da Lat Department of Education and Training. I used to be a management expertise of an English center in Da Lat. My interests are studies of teaching and learning approaches which can motivate the interest of learning English for learners and help students develop not only English language skills, but also soft skills like cooperative skills, teamwork skills, problem - solving skills as well as create more enjoyable and self – study learning environment.

Tran Thi Ngoc Quynh is an English teacher at Huynh Thuc Khang High School in Son Tinh district, in Quang Ngai province. I obtained Master of art in English language. My interests are studies of English teaching and learning approaches.