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Browsing College of Education by Subject "Generative AI, AI Literacy, Writing Instruction, Secondary, Teaching Methods"

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    Preparing for the demands of tomorrow: Using AI to support grade 12 academic writing instruction
    (2024) Korchinski, Katrina
    Preparing secondary students for the rigor of post-secondary academic writing goes beyond teaching the five-paragraph essay and grammatical conventions. The arrival of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) requires educators to understand the intricate relationship between technology and literacy. Building AI literacies in student writers is essential, as GAI is here to stay. Recognizing its potential, adapting teaching methods, and integrating AI literacy into writing instruction is crucial for preparing the next generation of communicators for their academic and professional futures. Those who value writing refute the notion that students no longer need to learn how to write, and current literature shows that GAI does not eliminate the need for skilled writers but rather signals a shift in literacy instruction. While GAI may offer unethical shortcuts, students must still learn how to independently express their ideas, demonstrate knowledge, and engage in critical thinking. They need to learn to use GAI tools as aids, not crutches. To enter university as confident writers, secondary students require scaffolded instruction, mentorship, practice, review, feedback, and reflection, all supported by the ethical use of GAI tools. This project focuses on teaching ethical use of AI in writing and enhancing composition through the Cognitive Process Theory of Writing. Lesson plans and resources are included to encourage teacher integration of AI literacy into classroom writing instruction.