Towards Quality Education: AI-Supported English Pedagogy in Humanities and Engineering for SDG Implementation

Authors

  • Anuj Kumar Rushford Business School, Switzerland; INTI International University
  • Asokan Vasudevan Professor, Faculty of Business and Communications, Inti International University, Malaysia, Research Fellow, Wekerle Business School, Budapest, Jázmin u. 10, 1083
  • Devi Debyani School Of Language And Social Science, Sri Sri University
  • Subhashree Nanda Independent Researcher, Odisha
  • Aftab Haider Rizvi Vijay Patil School of Management (VPSM), DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2025/v39is1/25135

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into English language instruction has been examined across two higher education contexts: humanities-based composition classes in California and STEM-focused English camps in Iran. Using a convergent mixed-methods design— combining surveys, writing artefacts, interviews, focus groups, and performance assessments—the analysis highlights how AI functions most effectively within hybrid instructional models where human guidance remains central. In composition classes, tools such as ChatGPT facilitated brainstorming, outlining, and drafting, whereas in engineering courses, platforms like TalkPal and GPTionary enhanced technical vocabulary, corrected grammatical errors, and improved oral fluency. Students valued AI’s adaptability, immediate feedback, and interactive features, which fostered greater engagement with coursework. At the same time, concerns emerged regarding authorship, overreliance, equitable access, cultural bias, and data privacy. Addressing these issues requires strategies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), positioning AI as a pedagogical assistant rather than a substitute for teachers, thereby supporting equitable, high-quality, and globally relevant English language education.

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Published

2025-09-10

How to Cite

Kumar, A., Vasudevan, A., Debyani, D., Nanda, S., & Rizvi, A. H. (2025). Towards Quality Education: AI-Supported English Pedagogy in Humanities and Engineering for SDG Implementation. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 39(is1), 65–75. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2025/v39is1/25135

Issue

Volume 39, Special Issue 1, September 2025

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