Title:
CONTEXT-SPECIFIC MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT UTILIZING LLMS

Authors:
Edward Povey

Abstract:
The increasing usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, notably Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, is introducing new potential in education, especially within materials development and differentiated instruction. This paper presents a case study exploring the application of ChatGPT in designing instructional materials for government employees in South Korea preparing for academic study abroad. The study focuses on how ChatGPT was utilized to create customized content that catered to the diverse linguistic, academic, and cultural needs of the participants. The paper begins by contextualizing materials development and differentiated instruction before examining the integration of AI tools, addressing the associated challenges and potential benefits. The case study illustrates how ChatGPT generated content for practicing language registers and exploring various academic disciplines, such as public policy, business administration, and finance. Additionally, it examines the adaptation of AI-generated materials to reflect the linguistic and cultural nuances of the participants' future study locations. This paper highlights the use and potential of AI tools for developing materials for very specific contexts and groups of students.

Keywords:
AI tools, TESOL, ChatGPT, LLMs, Materials Development

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2024.7517

Date of Publication: 21-10-2024