AI-Supported Chemistry Learning for ELL Students
Location
SU-215
Start Date
1-5-2026 12:30 PM
Department
Chemistry
Abstract
English Language Learners (EL) students are a substantial yet underserved minority in secondary science classrooms throughout the United States. Most high school students must pass science classes in order to earn their diplomas, yet high school science classes present substantial barriers to students whose first language is not English. In particular, chemistry classes can be very challenging due to the large amount of academic language present in the discipline as well as the need to understand abstract concepts. Although several innovative strategies exist to meet the needs of these learners and to present science to non-native speakers, the proliferation and continual improvement of artificial intelligence (AI). The purpose of this presentation will be to conduct an overview of the existing literature to see how artificial intelligence programs can be used to assist students and teachers to teach chemistry to this underserved population.
Faculty Sponsor
Husein Colak
AI-Supported Chemistry Learning for ELL Students
SU-215
English Language Learners (EL) students are a substantial yet underserved minority in secondary science classrooms throughout the United States. Most high school students must pass science classes in order to earn their diplomas, yet high school science classes present substantial barriers to students whose first language is not English. In particular, chemistry classes can be very challenging due to the large amount of academic language present in the discipline as well as the need to understand abstract concepts. Although several innovative strategies exist to meet the needs of these learners and to present science to non-native speakers, the proliferation and continual improvement of artificial intelligence (AI). The purpose of this presentation will be to conduct an overview of the existing literature to see how artificial intelligence programs can be used to assist students and teachers to teach chemistry to this underserved population.