DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Nurul Frijuniarsi, Natalia Tri Astuti

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The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential for primary education, particularly in English language teaching. This community service project, conducted in September 2025 at SDI Asih Auladi, Depok, aimed to enhance teacher digital literacy and pedagogical innovation through AI integration. Utilizing the ADDIE framework, the program provided intensive training on prompt engineering, AI-based multimedia creation, and interactive assessment tools. Results indicated a 75% increase in teachers' prompting proficiency and a 60% improvement in work efficiency. Furthermore, classroom observations showed a 40% rise in student vocabulary retention and a significant reduction in foreign language anxiety. This project underscores the role of AI as a catalyst for inclusive, personalized learning, suggesting that strategic AI adoption, supported by institutional policy and continuous teacher training, is essential for preparing students for the digital era.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Primary Education, English Language Teaching, Digital Literacy, Prompt Engineering

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