AI-Driven Vocabulary Enhancement: Transforming Writing Skills for Secondary Students using ChatGPT

Minoshini Murgayah; Hemadarshini Nair Anadan Nair; Melor Md Yunus

doi:10.37934/picl.2.1.1228

Authors

Minoshini Murgayah Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia
Hemadarshini Nair Anadan Nair Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia
Melor Md Yunus Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/picl.2.1.1228

Keywords:

AI-driven learning, educational innovation, vocabulary mastery, ChatGPT, writing improvement

Abstract

This innovation introduces a groundbreaking six-week educational module leveraging AI, specifically ChatGPT, to enhance vocabulary and writing skills among secondary school students. The module systematically tackles common challenges such as limited vocabulary, inappropriate word choices, spelling errors, and the inability to use nuanced or advanced vocabulary. Weekly activities include interactive exercises like synonym expansion, contextual fill-in-the-blanks, and advanced storytelling, all supported by ChatGPT’s personalized feedback. By program completion, students demonstrate a broadened vocabulary range, improved contextual accuracy, and greater confidence in expressive writing. This innovation redefines language learning by integrating AI into traditional teaching practices, fostering a future-ready approach for young learners

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Author Biographies

Minoshini Murgayah, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia

minoshini06@gmail.com

Hemadarshini Nair Anadan Nair, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia

hemadarshininair99@gmail.com

Melor Md Yunus, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia

melor@ukm.edu.my

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