THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ASSESSING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19780608
Kalit so‘zlar
Artificial Intelligence (AI); Automated Essay Scoring; Language Assessment; Writing Skills; Human vs AI Evaluation; EFL Learners; Educational Technology (EdTech); Writing Proficiency; Assessment Reliability; Digital AssessmentAnnotasiya
This study investigates the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessing English language writing skills by comparing AI-generated scores with human examiner evaluations. Employing a qualitative and comparative research design, the study analysed essays written by four intermediate (B1) EFL university students. Each essay was assessed by both an AI-based scoring system and experienced human raters using standard writing criteria. The results revealed a moderate level of agreement between the two scoring methods, with 40% of the scores being identical, 45% showing slight differences, and 15% demonstrating significant discrepancies. The findings indicate that while AI systems are capable of reliably evaluating surface-level linguistic features such as grammar and vocabulary, they remain limited in assessing higher-order aspects of writing, including coherence, argumentation, and communicative effectiveness. Additionally, AI tended to assign slightly lower scores than human examiners, reflecting a more rigid and rule-based approach. The study concludes that AI-based assessment can serve as a valuable supportive tool in language evaluation; however, it should complement rather than replace human judgment. A combined approach is recommended to ensure more accurate, fair, and meaningful assessment of writing proficiency.
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