PERSONALIZED AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING: RESEARCHING THE EFFICACY OF AI TOOLS TO CUSTOMIZE CONTENT, FEEDBACK, AND LEARNING

Abstract

This article discovers the opportunities and challenges related to various versions of AI tools (such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok ai) for English language teaching and learning. Besides, it emphasizes the efficiency of AI tools for promoting personalized and adaptive learning, providing immediate feedback while criticizing their potential pros and cons. Furthermore, traditional teaching methods aren`t always supportive in order to fulfill learner needs according to their potential. Nevertheless, we should not be ignorant to their possible drawbacks which can affect our decision-making, critical thinking, long-term memory and social-communicative skills in our lives.

Keywords

Artificial intelligence, AI in EFL teaching, personalized learning, adaptive technologies, Vygotsky’s ZPD, teacher workload, critical thinking, student autonomy Uzbekistan education.