Teaching PapersAs an important form of expression of teachers' professional development, it is a record of teaching experience, but also the sublimation of teaching experience and the concentration of theoretical thinking. However, many teachers often feel that there is no way to write a teaching paper, no idea before writing, no language when writing, and lack of logic after writing, the root cause mainly lies in the lack of a systematic method of guidance.
Frequently write teaching papers, by drawing onChatGPTand other large models of AI practical operation, figured out some writing skills, through this article to share with teachers: how to use ChatGPT efficiently write a practical tutorial for teaching papers, from teaching papers ofSelection of topics, outline design, to expand the final draft and embellishment, as well as how to avoid common misunderstandings, to provide a set of practical step-by-step method of using AI, to help teachers from "can't write" to "write well", and to provide a set of practical step-by-step method of using AI, to help teachers from "can't write" to "write well".Achieving a deeper expression of reflection on teaching and learning.
I. Determining the topic: "setting the topic" and "breaking the topic"
The bottleneck that many teachers encounter early in their writing process is topic selection, where it is difficult to identify a high-value, hands-on research topic.
The root cause of the difficulty in selecting topics is not the lack of materials, but the inability to extract "small points" from daily teaching that are worthy of in-depth study. With the help of large-scale models such as ChatGPT, we can identify potential research points from teachers' descriptions of their teaching experiences, and assist them in discovering teaching phenomena that have been overlooked but have research value.
Scientific principles of topic selection: starting from the "practical" and choosing "small but deep" topics
High-quality instructional dissertation topics should meet the following four criteria:
1、Practicality Oriented: Directly targeting the real problems in teaching practice, such as "Research on Classification Management and Feedback Mechanism of Junior High School Mathematics 'Wrong Problem Book'" has more practical value than "Theoretical Exploration of Mathematical Thinking Cultivation". More practical value than "Theoretical Exploration of Mathematical Thinking Cultivation".
2、Strong personal experience: based on teachers' personal experience and in-depth thinking of the teaching scene, to avoid pure theoretical deduction or copying others' model.
3. Strong focus: the scope of the topic should be precise and moderate, "the problem of chronological confusion and intervention strategies in narrative writing of third-grade students" is easier to study in depth than "ways to improve the writing ability of primary school students".
4. Innovative perspectives: Starting from teaching phenomena or methods that have not been sufficiently paid attention to, opening up unique paths of reflection on teaching and learning.
AI prompt wordsUsage:
Cue word 1 (selection generation):
The problems I encounter in my teaching include [list 2-3 specific problems], please help me generate 5 practical and research-worthy teaching paper topics, each of which should be specific, actionable, and appropriate for the context of teaching [elementary school language arts/junior high school English]. Topics should focus on small cuts and avoid grandiose and vague.
Prompt word 2 (topic diagnosis and optimization):
I am planning to write a teaching paper, initially titled "Filling in the Topic" Please analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this topic in terms of the four dimensions of research value, actionability, focus, and innovativeness, and provide 2-3 alternative versions that are more precise and have more depth of research.
II. Outlining and structuring
As the skeleton of a teaching paper, the outline determines the logical direction of the paper and the depth of the argument. Many teachers have a wealth of teaching materials, but lack structured thinking, resulting in loose and unfocused essays. With the help of ChatGPT, we can build a structured and logical framework for your essay.
The Four Elements of a Good Outline:
1、Clear central thesis: the whole paper should be centered on a clear, specific core point of view, such as "task-based teaching based on disciplinary core literacy can effectively enhance students' critical thinking".
2. Sub-arguments should be hierarchical: a number of sub-arguments are developed around the central argument, with each paragraph focusing on one aspect, for example:
- Subargument 1: How Task-Based Instruction Can Stimulate Students' Critical Thinking
- Sub-argument 2: Deeper integration of task design and disciplinary core literacy
- Subargument 3: Instructional Feedback and Evaluation Mechanisms for Critical Thinking Growth
Specific cases, data, or literature support may be listed under each sub-argument to create a hierarchical unfolding structure.
3, the logical relationship should be progressive: the transition between paragraphs should be built on a clear logical connection, such as cause and effect, contrast, progressive relationship or juxtaposition, to avoid logical jumps
4, the relevance of the argumentative material: for each sub-argument to prepare the appropriate supporting materials, including teaching cases, student work analysis, teaching data or related research literature
AI cue word usage:
Cue word 3 (generated by systematic outlining):
I am going to write a teaching paper on [fill in the title] with the following core ideas. Please help me generate a detailed outline with a three-tier structure, including: an introduction section (background of the study, problem formulation, and significance of the study), a body section (3-4 sub-arguments with 2-3 supporting points under each sub-argument), and a conclusion section. The overall structure should reflect a logical progression of problem analysis and solution paths, and please give a brief description of each section.
Prompt 4 (Case Integration and Refinement):
For the sub-argument "[Sub-argument]" in the syllabus, I have the following teaching case: [describe in detail the teaching situation, process and results]. Please help me to extract 3 key points from this case and organize them into a logical and complete argumentative paragraph in academic language, including description of the phenomenon, theoretical analysis and practical revelation.
III. Expanding the paragraph, embellishing the language, rationalizing the logic
Teaching essays should be written in a concise, precise and rational manner, avoiding emotional narratives. Pay special attention to the following points:
1, the language should be logical, to avoid empty words set words
The paper should reflect clear logical relationships and not be written intuitively. Sentences and paragraphs should be articulated with cause and effect, analogies and comparisons, and avoid piling up vague slogans.
2. The content should be specific and in-depth, without empty conclusions
If you write "the effectiveness of classroom questioning", you can not just say "questioning is important", you should explain which questions are effective, with or without supporting strategies, preferably combined with classroom cases or data support.
3. Avoid generalizations and be rigorous in your arguments
It is not persuasive to conclude that methods are universal based on individual student progress alone. Perspectives should be based on repeatable, representative teaching practices.
4. Careful use of popular terminology to avoid linguistic vacillation
Terms such as "core literacy" and "whole-person development", without specific context and analysis, will only make the content seem empty. Clear instructions should be given in context.
ChatGPT can assist teachers in this step to improve the quality of their texts and make the leap from "being able to write" to "writing well".
AI cue word usage:
Prompt Word 5 (paragraph expansion):
Here is my argument, "[Fill in the paper for a teaching essay]". Please help me construct a 300-400 word academic paragraph containing (1) specific manifestations of the problematic phenomenon; (2) a multidimensional analysis of the causes of its formation; (3) 1-2 short teaching cases; and (4) brief citations of the theoretical basis. Language should be concise and professional, avoiding subjective evaluations.
Prompt word 6 (academic embellishment):
Please academically embellish the following paragraphs, focusing on improving (1) converting colloquial expressions into academic ones; (2) streamlining redundancies; (3) enhancing logical coherence; (4) improving terminological accuracy; and (5) maintaining an objective and rational expository style: [paste original]
Prompt word 7 (rationalize logic):
Here is a paragraph I wrote for a pedagogical analysis, please diagnose it from the perspective of argumentation logic: (1) point out logical gaps between the argument and the thesis; (2) label the parts where causality is not clear; and (3) make specific suggestions for strengthening the argument, including the types of cases or data that could be added to support it: [paste original]
(iv) Formatting and optimization of details:
The academic standardization of a teaching paper directly affects the professional quality of the work. Even if the content is valuable, poor formatting and attention to detail can significantly reduce the overall standard of the paper. We can let ChatGPT provide professional assistance in these "technical" aspects.
AI cue word usage:
Cue word 8 (canonical abstract generation):
Based on the following key points of the research, please help me generate an abstract (about 200 words) and 3-5 keywords for a teaching paper that meets academic standards. The abstract should contain four elements: research question, research methodology, key findings, and pedagogical insights: [Paste the key points of the research]
Cue word 9 (reference formatting):
Please organize the following reference information according to GB/T 7714-2015/APA 7th edition format specification. Original information: [Author(s), year of publication, title of article, name of journal, volume and issue, page number]
Cue word 10 (academic title optimization):
My paper is about "[Thesis]". Please provide 3 title options with different emphases according to the norms for academic paper titles, each of which should accurately reflect the content of the study, the research methodology, and the object of the study, avoiding overly general or rhetorical expressions.
For teachers, the process of writing teaching papers is essentially a deep reflection on teaching and professional improvement. Through the reasonable use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, we teachers can greatly reduce the technical threshold of academic writing, devote more time and energy to teaching practice, integrate teaching experience and theoretical knowledge, and form generalizable and verifiable teaching methods and strategies.