Recently, Prof. Jun Liu, rector of City University of Macau (CityU) was invited to attend the 2025 Global English Education China Assembly in Hangzhou, where he delivered a keynote speech titled “A Framework of AI Ethics for Language Education.” He also participated in a roundtable discussion with several experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping English language teaching.
The theme of the seminar was “AI Empowering Innovation in English Teaching: Theory and Practice,” aimed at discussing new pathways for the deep integration of AI and English education, helping English educators develop. Nearly a thousand English educators and researchers from primary and secondary schools across the country attended the conference.
During the keynote session, Rector Jun Liu emphasized the idea of establishing an ethical framework for AI in language education. He outlined several key elements of this framework, including: Transparency, Fairness and Inclusivity, Privacy and Data Protection, Accountability Mechanisms, Educational Integrity, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Continuous Professional Development for Teachers, and Assessment Mechanisms.
Rector Liu also introduced the ethical guidelines for AI initiated by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF), which provided ethical guidance for educators and learners in the application of AI.
During the roundtable discussion, Rector Jun Liu engaged in a high-level dialogue with Professor Liu Xiaobin from South China University of Technology and expert Ge Bingfang from the Zhejiang Provincial Education Department on the topic of “How AI Reshapes English Teaching.” They conducted an in-depth discussion on the application of AI in various areas, including: Updating Teaching Philosophies, Transforming Teacher Roles, Generating Teaching Content, Optimizing Classroom Management, and Innovating Assessment Methods. The discussion aimed to identify practical pathways, challenges, and future visions for empowering English education with AI technology. It sought to promote educators’ understanding and effective use of AI, providing insights into innovative directions for the deep integration of AI and English teaching.
The seminar was organized by the organizing committee of the Global English Education Chian Assembly. In addition to keynote speeches and roundtable discussions, the conference featured a dedicated section for basic education across all levels. This included parallel sessions for primary, middle, and high schools, showcasing lesson demonstrations and thematic reports. These presentations highlighted typical cases and research findings of integrated “teaching-learning-assessment” under the empowerment of AI, providing participants with a wealth of practical models for AI-enabled English teaching.
Source: China Daily
