ENHANCING ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES: DIGITAL COMPETENCIES AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS SKILLS FOR UZBEK SCHOOL STUDENTS
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, English writing skills, digital competencies, critical thinking, Uzbek education, automated feedback, adaptive learningAbstract
This article examines the potential of artificial intelligence technologies in developing English writing competencies among Uzbek school students, with particular emphasis on fostering digital literacy and critical thinking skills. Findings suggest that successful integration of AI in English writing education depends on teacher preparedness, curriculum alignment, and balanced approaches that combine technological affordances with humanistic language pedagogy.
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