From Rationale to Finale
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EFL Instructional Design · Academic Presentation

From Rationale
to Finale

Redesigning 'English Speaking for Informal Interaction'
Instructional Activities and Material Development

Based on Paper by
Riski Lestiono (2023)
Published in
Atlantis Press · Vol. 749
Pages
pp. 569–583
MALLAI ChatbotEFL DesignSpeaking Skills
Roadmap

Presentation Outline

01Background & The Problem
02Research Objectives
03Theoretical Framework — MALL & AI
04Methodology — 5 Stages
05Results: The 3-Period Redesign
06Assessment Design
07Conclusion & Implications
Setting the Scene

The Context

The Course
English Speaking for
Informal Interaction
  • 3rd Semester University Students
  • Age group: 19–20 years old
  • Pre-intermediate → Intermediate level
Focus & Goal
Focus Unit
Unit 6 — A Small Talk in Family
Course Goal
Equip students for daily conversations & informal meetings
Casual EnglishSpeaking Focus
Rationale

The Problem Statement

A close look at the existing textbook revealed critical gaps:

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Activities were too basic and uninspiring — students were not challenged
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No explicit focus on collaborative learning or peer interaction
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Creative thinking and spontaneous language use were not encouraged
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Almost no integration of modern technology in lessons
💡 This is the "Rationale" in the paper's title — the reason a full redesign was urgently needed.
Research Objectives

Redesigning with Purpose

01
🤝 Collaborative Learning
Solving real problems together with peers through meaningful group tasks
02
🧠 Creative Thinking
Encouraging innovative and spontaneous language use beyond scripted dialogue
03
💻 Tech Integration
Meaningfully integrating MALL and AI Chatbots to supplement in-class learning
MALLAI ChatbotDialogFlowCake AppPuppet Pals
Theoretical Framework · Part 1

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)

Core Concept
Learning extends beyond the classroom walls
Main Goal
Promote autonomous and independent learners
Core Benefit
Students learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere
Tools Used
🍰
Cake App
Authentic short video clips for real-world English expressions
🎭
Puppet Pals App
Character-based animated roleplay creation
Theoretical Framework · Part 2

AI Chatbot — DialogFlow

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Provides a safe, non-judgmental practice environment
✓
Lowers speaking anxiety, especially for introverted students
✓
Gives learners extra time to process and formulate thoughts
✓
Complements, not replaces, human-to-human interaction
🤖
DialogFlow
Google's conversational AI for natural dialogue practice
AI-Powered
Methodology

Research Design

Method
Qualitative Content Analysis
Systematically analyzing text data (the textbook) to identify facts and areas for improvement
Data Source
"English Speaking for Informal Interaction" — Original Textbook
Validity Check ✅
Redesigned materials reviewed & validated by an expert professor in technology-supported language learning (South Korea)
1
Expert Validator
Methodology

The 5-Stage Process

1
Identify & Collect
Gathered data from the textbook's Unit 6 — Small Talk in Family
2
Determine Categories
Set coding criteria for 'collaboration', 'creativity', and 'technology'
3
Code & Draft
Began redesigning the new lesson plans based on identified categories
4
Expert Validation
Received detailed feedback from the expert reviewer in South Korea
5
Finalize & Present
Refined and completed the final instructional design based on expert feedback
Technology Toolkit

7 Digital Tools for a Modern Classroom

🤖
DialogFlow
AI Chatbot · Conversation Practice
🍰
Cake App
MALL · Authentic Video Clips
🎭
Puppet Pals
MALL · Animated Roleplay
🧠
Mindmap App
Brainstorming & Ideation
📖
FlipHTML5
Digital Flipbook Access
⬛
QR Codes
Easy Digital Access
📱
Instagram TV
Publishing Student Projects
🌐 A fully integrated digital ecosystem — from QR access to digital flipbooks to publishing on Instagram TV
Results — Period 1 of 3

Foundation & Idea Generation

01
Focus
Introduction & Idea Generation
Individual foundation-building before collaborative work begins
Warm-Up Activity
Draw & present personal family trees — a personal connection to the topic
Brainstorming in Pairs
List possible family conversation topics using Mindmap App
🤖 AI Practice
5-turn conversation with DialogFlow Chatbot — individual, low-pressure speaking
Results — Period 2 of 3

Collaboration & Script Building

02
Focus
Collaborative Scenario Building
Pairs merge into groups of four for deeper collaboration
Group Formation
Pairs merge into groups of four for expanded teamwork
🍰 Authentic Input
Watch real family talk videos via Cake App for natural language models
Main Task
Collaboratively draft a detailed family conversation scenario + lecturer feedback loop
Results — Period 3 of 3

Creative Performance & The Finale

03
Focus
Creative Output & Improvisation
Live performance + the creative twist that tests real fluency
The Performance
Groups perform their roleplay live in front of the class
🌀 The Twist!
Lecturer swaps one member mid-performance — forcing spontaneous improvisation!
📱 Final Project
Record & upload to #ESFIIfamilytalk on IGTV
Assessment Design · Part 1

The Fairness Challenge

The biggest problem with group work: how do you grade fairly when contributions are unequal?

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One student might do 80% of the work while others contribute little
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A traditional group grade doesn't reflect individual effort or contribution
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This leads to student frustration, demotivation, and unfair outcomes
⚖️ This study directly confronts this challenge with a multi-layered democratic solution