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Title: Exploring the Effectiveness of AI-Generative Tools in Improving Vocabulary and Engagement among Elementary School Students in Oman
Language: English
Authors: Fatma AL Naabi (ORCID 0009-0009-8914-2489), Maimoona Al Abri (ORCID 0000-0001-9075-7581)
Source: Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET. 2026 25(1):114-126.
Availability: Sakarya University. Esentepe Campus, Adapazari 54000, Turkey. Tel: +90-505-2431868; Fax: +90-264-6141034; e-mail: tojet@sakarya.edu.tr; Web site: https://tojet.net/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 4
Intermediate Grades
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Grade 4, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Students, Learner Engagement, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Foreign Countries, Academic Achievement
Geographic Terms: Oman
ISSN: 1303-6521
2146-7242
Abstract: Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can enhance English vocabulary acquisition significantly. This study deploys a mixed methods approach investigating the effectiveness of AI-generative tools in improving the vocabulary and engagement of Omani 4th grade students in English Subject. Data was gathered using three instruments: (1) an English achievement test (pre-posttest), (2) an observation checklist and (3) a semi-structured interview. The pre-posttest measures the impact of using the Curipod tool on the students' English vocabulary. The sample includes 62 fourth-grade students at Al-Abrar School for Basic Education (grades 1-4), 30 students in the experimental group and 32 in the control group. The observation checklist inspects the 62 students across both groups while the semi-structured interview was administered to two teachers responsible for the groups. The findings indicate that students exposed to the Curipod tool showed significant improvement in their post-test and that they exhibited higher levels of engagement than those who did not use the tool. Therefore, the study recommends that educators and policy makers integrate AI-driven tools such as Curipod into Oman's English education to enhance vocabulary acquisition and academic performance. They should also provide teachers with structured training to assist them using these technologies effectively.
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Accession Number: EJ1497752
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