Empowering Female Students with AI:Improving Writing Skills in Higher Education
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence in Education, Developing Writing Skills in female Students, AI-Powered Writing Tools, Gender-Inclusive Education, Empower female StudentsAbstract
Girls face unique, gender-based barriers in education, missing out on many privileges and opportunities. To address these disparities, using AI-powered writing tools, such as grammar checkers and writing assistants can provide innovative solutions. This study explored their effectiveness in enhancing the writing skills of 20 postgraduate female students using action research methodology. Pre- and post-assessments, student surveys, teacher reflections, and guided AI interactions were conducted. The results revealed an average score improvement of 12.75 points, demonstrating significant advancements in grammar, vocabulary, structure, and writing confidence. Next, the qualitative feedback indicated that students found these tools user-friendly and instrumental in developing independent learning, while also increasing their motivation and self-expression. This study recommend that AI tools play a crucial role in linking existing educational gaps by providing personalized, timely feedback, ultimately creating fairer learning environments. This approach is particularly beneficial for female students facing barriers in their academic journey
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The study is based on pre- and post-assessment data, student surveys, and qualitative feedback. The data supporting this study's findings, including pre- and post-assessment scores, are provided within the paper (Tables 1 and 2). No additional raw data is available.