Meet Our Plenary Speaker: Professor KIAER, Jieun

Care-Based TEFL Pedagogy in AI Age

Meet Our Plenary Speaker: Professor KIAER, Jieun

Presentation Title: Care-Based TEFL Pedagogy in AI Age

Abstract: 

In this talk, I explore care-based pedagogy as a crucial foundation for sustainable and innovative ELT practices in the AI age. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform education, English Language Teaching (ELT) must evolve to balance technological advancements with the human-cantered elements of teaching. By integrating care, innovation, and sustainability, educators can create learning environments that foster emotional engagement, ethical teaching, and long-term success in language acquisition.

Care in ELT extends beyond academic instruction; it involves empathy, trust, and relational ethics, ensuring that students feel supported, motivated, and valued. In AI-enhanced classrooms, where automation may depersonalize learning, teachers must act as mentors and facilitators, bridging the gap between AI efficiency and human connection. The MERGE framework (Monitor, Encourage, Reward, Guide, Evaluate) highlights the evolving role of educators in an AI-integrated setting, emphasizing their responsibility in shaping both cognitive and emotional learning experiences.

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