March 3, 2026

AI vs Human Task-based Tutoring: Engagement, perceptions and written fluency

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Writing fluency was significantly affected by both AI and human tutors in task-based scenarios, emphasizing the importance of tutoring methods.
Surveys and keystroke logging helped measure engagement and perceptions among 50 learners of French across distinct tutoring sessions.
Crossover longitudinal experiment design allowed for thorough comparison of AI and human tutors in real-time writing activities.
This study suggests that understanding engagement in different tutoring contexts can enhance future educational strategies and interventions.

Abstract

We analyse the conversational and pedagogical behaviour of AI and human tutors in one-on-one task-based, text-based tutoring and measure their respective effects on learners' engagement, perceptions, and writing fluency. The study follows a crossover longitudinal experiment with 50 A2-B1 learners of French and records their interactions with human tutors and AI tutors. The learners' perceptions, engagement, and writing fluency are measured through surveys and keystroke logging.

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Serge Bibauw

Anaïs Tack

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