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September 5, 2025Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy16 citationsOpen Access

Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Prompt Literacy for English Language Learners

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ETEkaterina TourAZArtem Zadorozhnyy

Key Points

  • Prompt literacy significantly influences the relevance and creativity of AI-generated content.
  • A focus on scaffolding prompt literacy can meet the specific needs of diverse English language learners.
  • The Four Resources Model offers a structured approach to teaching prompt literacy in language learning contexts.
  • Practical examples provided can guide educators in effectively integrating prompt literacy into their teaching methods.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Recent developments in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies have had significant implications for English language education worldwide, opening up new opportunities and challenges. Both researchers and practitioners are increasingly exploring the necessary capabilities that English language learners should possess in relation to GenAI. Prompt literacy, or a combination of multiple capabilities required to engage in dynamic and iterative interaction with GenAI, is often seen as essential because the quality of prompts directly impacts the relevance, accuracy, and creativity of the AI‐generated output. However, little is known about how teachers can scaffold prompt literacy in English language learning contexts where learners have specific needs. This discussion article addresses this gap by exploring how the Four Resources Model of literacy can be used for teaching prompt literacy in language learning contexts, alongside some practical examples that can be used to guide teaching practices.

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Tour et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49bc6d6d5674bccff4cfhttps://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.70020
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