AI-Assisted ESP Course Design and Implementation

Cooperative responses from a portable natural language query system

A collection of knowledge-based tools and techniques in support of information retrieval is presented. Applications such as natural language query systems, data integrity and consistency control, and intelligent interferences to remote systems and DBMS front-ends, are discussed. Knowledge-based tools and techniques in support of such applications, including frame- and rule-based knowledge representation, knowledge acquisition and utilization, and intelligent dictionaries are presented. The presentation includes future research issues and extensions to existing applications and methods.This work was partially supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, under NASA Contract Number NASW-3846.

Natural language interfaces are revolutionizing how users interact with data-intensive systems by eliminating the need for specialized knowledge of query languages such as SQL. This study introduces a Natural Language Query System (NLQS) that utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to interpret user-generated natural language inputs and transform them into optimized SQL queries. The system is built on three primary components: natural language understanding, semantic mapping to underlying database schemas, and AI-driven SQL optimization techniques. Unlike conventional query builders, the LLM-based approach effectively resolves ambiguity, interprets contextual meaning, and supports complex multi-condition queries with higher precision. To ensure robustness, the system incorporates a validation layer responsible for detecting errors, refining query structure, and enhancing performance. Experimental analysis shows that the proposed NLQS significantly reduces query formulation time, minimizes manual intervention, and improves database accessibility for non-technical users. Overall, this work demonstrates the capability of LLMs to bridge the gap between human language and structured database operations, leading to more intuitive, efficient, and scalable information retrieval.

This paper describes an approach to solving a major problem in the information processing sciences— that of searching very large (5-50 billion characters) data bases of unstructured free-text for random queries within a reasonable time and at an affordable price. The need by information specialists and knowledge workers for large, fast low-cost text and document retrieval systems is growing rapidly. Conventional approaches to the problem have usually depended upon expensive, general purpose computers, upon special pre-preprocessing of the textual data (e.g. file inverting, indexing, abstracting, etc.), and upon elaborate, costly software. The resulting retrieval systems often cost hundreds of dollars per query and the full scanning of an uninverted, unstructured billion byte textual data base could take hours of computer services. However, in spite of these restrictions, such full text search systems have proved useful and even indispensible for many applications. Computer technology of the late 1960's and the 1970's, in both hardware and software (e.g., minicomputers, low-cost, high density disk storage, “chip” electronics, natural language query systems, etc.), have made i t practical to build special purpose, low-cost text retrieval systems. Such a system has been built, tested, and is now in a production stage. The system called the Associative File Processor (AFP), utilizes a conventional minicomputer (DEC's PDP-11/45) for control, off-the-shelf high density disks for storage, a special purpose parallel search module as a text term detector, and query and retrieval software. The AFP is currently being field tested at two sites. Full text, parallel searches on un-preprocessed textual data bases are being performed at the effective matching rates of 4 billion bytes per second (8K byte key memory times 500 Kbyte/second data stream). Estimated costs are 10 to 25 cents per query for a one billion byte data base. The costs per query and the time for searching increase in a linear fashion as data base increases. A basic architecture for the AFP is described and an implemented version is discussed. A more powerful term detector module is also under development. This system is designed around a finite state automaton algorithm.

Introducing English for Specific Purposes presents the key concepts and practices of ESP in a modern, balanced, and comprehensive way. This book defines ESP and shows how the approach plays a crucial role in the world of English language teaching. Explaining how needs analysis, language and learning objectives, materials and methods, and evaluation combine to form the four main pillars of ESP, the book includes: practical examples that illustrate how the core theories and practices of ESP can be applied in real-world academic and occupational settings; discussion of some of the most hotly debated issues in ESP; insights on how ESP courses can be organized and integrated to form a complete program; reflection boxes, practical tasks, extension research questions, and resources for further reading in each chapter. Introducing English for Specific Purposes serves as an ideal textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying courses on English for Specific Purposes or English for Academic Purposes, as part of degrees in English for Specific Purposes, Education, ELT, Applied Linguistics, TESOL or TEFL. This comprehensive publication is also an invaluable reference resource for pre-service and in-service teachers of ESP, and for English program managers and administrators.

In post pandemic instruction fueled by digital media and technology, distance learning emerges as a powerful opportunity for higher education collaboration. The Directorate of Students’ Learning, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia opens opportunities for universities across Indonesia to have collaborative online learning with those students based on underprivileged regions in Indonesia. This research investigates a case of collaborative online learning project between two universities in East Java and East Nusa Tenggara province with two ESP courses designed collaboratively and implemented with shared classes in online mode. Through this case study, two things are explored during the program: challenges and opportunities in the stage of course development and course implementation. Two course developers, four university instructors, and thirteen selected students from both universities were involved in this study. Data collection combined interviews, virtual observations, and instructional documents. Analysis employed thematic layering and triangulation, revealing challenges in four areas: course development, technology readiness, teaching methods, and student support. However, rooms of improvement are there for more prepared future collaboration. Despite the challenges, collaborative distance learning conducted by both universities can be a lesson to learn for a better online instruction in the future amidst the pluralistic backgrounds of the students and problematic technology support.

The development of the out-of-school education sector has a strategic role in improving the quality of human resources. In order to increase motivation and learning achievement of citizens learning to read, learning media is needed in the form of alphabet cards that are used by learning resources to develop learning models while playing for learning citizens. The purpose of this research is to: 1) design alphabet card learning media in the application of the development of the learning process, 2) applying the development of the learning process, and 3) finding the effectiveness of the implementation of the development of the learning process of reading while playing through the learning media of alphabet cards for citizens learning literacy in PKBM, North Sulawesi Province. This study has used the ”research and development” method, following the stages of ADDIE model development research (analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate) in 4 districts: 1) South Bolaang Mongondow, 2) East Bolaang Mongondow, 3) Talaud Islands, and 4) North Minahasa. This research is designed for 2 years and the first year, 2022, has been carried out in 3 stages, namely: 1) analyze stage, 2) design stage, and 3) development stage. Meanwhile, for the second year, there will be 2 stages, the implementation stage and the evaluation stage. It was concluded that: 1) prototype product design of Alphabet Card Learning Media can be understood and mastered by learning citizens; 2) the application of the development of the learning process is carried out through stages: (1) Recruitment of tutors, learning residents, and forming study groups; (2) Conducting training of trainers (TOT) for tutors; and (3) trials development; 3. The learning process is effective because: (1) The learning residents who were formerly literate but forgot their letters have re-learned them. (2) An improvement in the cognitive abilities of learning citizens; (3) A better ability to put letters together to form meaningful words; (4). Citizens who are learning become more involved. It is suggested that: 1) The teacher must develop an adaptable lesson plan; 2) The following aspects require revision: (1) the physical card alphabet’s size in both height and width; (2). For the sake of IPR and patent rights, a unique logo is required. 3). At the implementation and evaluation stage, this study must be continued. Keywords: learning to read, while playing, alphabet cards

The integration of AI tools into programming education has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, transforming the way programming is taught and learned. This paper provides a review of the state-of-the-art AI tools available for teaching and learning programming, particularly in the context of introductory courses. It highlights the challenges on course design, learning objectives, course delivery and formative and summative assessment, as well as the misuse of such tools by the students. We discuss ways of re-designing an existing course, re-shaping assignments and pedagogy to address the current AI technologies challenges. This example can serve as a guideline for policies for institutions and teachers involved in teaching programming, aiming to maximize the benefits of AI tools while addressing the associated challenges and concerns.

This article explores ways in which AI tools can help negotiation scholars do their research, drawing on presentations delivered by Ray Friedman, Emily Hu, Gale Lucas, and Zhivar Sourati at the AI Negotiation Summit at MIT. AI can be used to automate transcript coding, applying negotiation-specific (e.g., “substantiation”) or general language (e.g,. “politeness” or “turn taking”) codes. AI can be trained to act as confederates in negotiation studies, providing human-like behavior in language patterns with high levels of consistency for experimental control, and there is potential for AI to act as subjects in negotiation studies. In these ways AI can help scholars conduct research more efficiently and effectively. However, there are still great challenges, such as the inability of AI to produce the variance of human behavior.

The purpose of this study was to develop and test the feasibility of materials and media, as well as to observe teachers' responses to e-learning modules on atomic structure based on the independent curriculum. This study uses the Research and Development method with the ADDIE model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. However, the development process is limited to the development stage with the aim of producing e-learning modules that are theoretically feasible based on expert assessment and user response, without empirically testing the effectiveness of the product. The module that has been developed is tested for feasibility by each of the 2 media experts and material experts to determine whether the module is suitable for use. In addition to the feasibility assessment, a response test to the product was also carried out involving 2 teachers from driving schools in Pontianak city. The results of the analysis in the material test were 88%, the media test was 84%, and the teacher response questionnaire to the teaching module was 96%. So it can be concluded that the teaching e-module on atomic structure material based on the independent curriculum developed is feasible to use as a learning tool because it has passed the feasibility assessment by material and media experts and received a very good response from chemistry learning teachers because it has passed the response test. The uniqueness of this research lies in the development of an e-learning module that systematically maps Learning Outcomes (CP) into Learning Objectives (TP) and Learning Objective Sequences (ATP), and is designed in an interactive digital format to overcome teachers' difficulties in planning lessons under the Merdeka Curriculum. Researchers suggest continuing this research at the next stage, namely implementation and evaluation to see the effectiveness of the teaching modules produced because the teaching modules can also be used by teachers in learning chemistry so as to make it easier for teachers to have teaching module references that are more flexible and can be accessed at any time.

This study is a development research, which aims at developing an electronic students worksheet based on guided inquiry on Acid-Base material which is valid, practical, and effective to be used to improve the learning outcomes. The research procedure employed ADDIE development model, which consisted of stages of analysis, design, devleopment, implementation, and evaluation. The electronic students worksheet was validated by two experts. Then, it was tested to grade XI MIA at SMAN 2 Parepare. The results of the study reveal that the electronic students worksheet developed is valid with the validity average 3.60. The practicality test covered: (1) learning implementation of electronic students worksheet based on guided inquiry is in the average M = 1.82 with fully implemented category, (2) the teacher gave positive response with the total average 91%, which means the electronic students worksheet is in very practical category, and (3) the students gave positive response with the total average 88.98, which is in very practical category. The electronic students worksheet based on guided inquiry developed has met the effective criteria as well with class completeness percentage 90.62%, meaning that it has over the class completeness percentage of 80% minimum. The electronic students worksheet developed consists of the cover, the title of material, electronic students worksheet manual, basic competence, competence achievement indicator, learning objective, and evaluation.

Controller Rapid Prototyping and Its Incorporation in Control Education

Acquiring professional skills in the ESP class is key to a successful future career. Unfortunately, many students find difficulties in balancing the need for theoretical and practical skills, including the marketing skills for management students. OBE is trusted to provide solutions to balance the students’ intake and practical activities, including marketing skills. This present research aims to shed light on the students’ perceptions of OBE-based ESP courses implemented for marketing skills. A survey method was employed, involving 68 students from the management study program at one private university in Garut, West Java. The results indicated students’ positive perception regarding lecturer support and interaction, active participation in learning, social and critical skills development, assessment and transparency, effectiveness of methods and clarity of learning objectives, planning and motivation for self-study, and learning facilities and resources. However, some areas need to be improved, including discussions or interaction with lecturers, student internal motivation, and accommodating facilities. It is recommended that lecturers and university management work together on these matters to boost students’ potential by developing strategic instructional plans, adequate facilities, an interactive learning environment, and accommodating students’ need for self-study.

The article deals with the problem of organizing inclusive English language teaching in modern Ukrainian schools. It emphasizes that the number of students with special educational needs in inclusive classes in general secondary education institutions has increased significantly, which highlights the need to find new methodological approaches, forms, and means of teaching. At the same time, society places high demands on the level of English language proficiency as a key competence of the 21st century. Particular attention is paid to the role of universal design in the organization of the educational process, the new edition of which (2024) guides teachers toward developing students' agency, reflexivity, strategic thinking, and ability to overcome cognitive, physical, and social barriers. It is noted that it is the alignment of learning goals and objectives with the individual needs of students with SEN that determines the effectiveness of English language learning. The article also explores the possibility of combining universal design principles with modern artificial intelligence tools, which are rapidly entering educational practice. It presents the LUDIA (Universal Design for Learning + Artificial Intelligence) concept, which offers algorithmic ways to adapt and modify learning materials for students with SEN. It is emphasized that AI tools can perform an advisory function for teachers, helping them to quickly and efficiently find ways to overcome educational barriers and ensure the effective development of communicative competence in English. The study resulted in the development of methodological recommendations for English teachers on lesson planning and organizing exercises in inclusive classrooms

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop an emotional regulation program for youth under probation in academic situations. Methods The research method for program development is based on the ADDIE model, which is the most representative instructional design model, consisting of analysis, design, development, and evaluation stages. In the analysis stage, the characteristics and needs of probation youth were investigated through prior research, and the essential components of the emotional regulation program in academic situations were analyzed to concretize the framework for the program's objectives and details. In the design stage, lessons were structured according to the components of the program, and learning topics, learning objectives, and emotional regulation methods were established for each lesson. In the development stage, content was developed according to the learning objectives for each lesson. In the evaluation stage, formative evaluations were conducted by six experts to verify the content's validity, and the program was modified and supplemented based on the results. Subsequently, the validity of the final program was verified using a validity assessment tool. Results The results of this study are as follows. First, program design strategies were derived through literature research, case research, and Interview. Second, based on the program design strategies, an initial draft of the program was developed to help probation youth regulate their emotions effectively in academic situations. Third, the final version of the program was derived based on the formative evaluation results from experts regarding the initial draft. Fourth, the program was verified using a validity assessment tool, and the emotional regulation program for probation youth in academic situations was evaluated for explanatory power, usefulness, validity, comprehensibility, and universality. Conclusions Based on the above research results, the program developed in this study reflects the characteristics of probation youth and is designed to help them effectively regulate their emotions in academic situations, based on experiential, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological approaches to emotional regulation. This study is significant in that it has developed a practically applicable program for correctional welfare practice settings.