Scaffolding Language Learning via Multi-modal Tutoring Systems with Pedagogical Instructions

Understand

Intelligent tutoring systems (ITSs) that imitate human tutors and aim to provide immediate and customized instructions or feedback to learners have shown their effectiveness in education.

• With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs) further entitle the systems to complex and coherent conversational interactions.
• These systems would be of great help in language education as it involves developing skills in communication, which, however, drew relatively less attention.
• Additionally, due to the complicated cognitive development at younger ages, more endeavors are needed for practical uses.