Indonesian EFL Journal
Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026)

EXPLORING ENGLISH TEACHERS’ TPACK TRANSFORMATION THROUGH AI-SUPPORTED ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTION

Roni Sita Widyastuti (Master'
s Program of English Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik, East Java, Indonesia)

Dwita Laksmita Rachmawati (Master'
s Program of English Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik, East Java, Indonesia)

Slamet Asari (Master'
s Program of English Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik, East Java, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Sep 2026

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed English language teaching by reshaping teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), particularly in argumentative writing instruction. However, limited research has explored how teachers with different levels of English proficiency experience this transformation. This study aimed to investigate the AI-based TPACK transformation of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers with advanced and below-advanced English proficiency in teaching argumentative writing. Employing a qualitative narrative inquiry design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with four purposively selected EFL teachers and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed five interconnected themes: transformation of technological knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, challenges and adaptive strategies, and professional identity transformation. Teachers with advanced English proficiency demonstrated greater confidence in utilizing AI for instructional innovation, whereas those with below-advanced proficiency experienced a more gradual transformation through continuous experimentation and reflective practice. Nevertheless, both groups showed progressive AI-supported TPACK development, suggesting that English proficiency influenced the pace and depth of transformation rather than teachers’ ability to integrate AI effectively. The study contributes to AI-TPACK theory by providing a narrative account of teachers lived experiences and demonstrating how technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge are dynamically reconstructed through AI-supported instruction. It also highlights the importance of AI literacy, pedagogical innovation, and reflective professional development for sustainable AI integration in EFL writing instruction.

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Journal Info

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pub

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The scopes of the journal include critical issues of educational practices in primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as in university level surrounding: English Language Pedagogy Language Acquisition Bilingualism and Multilingualism English language Literacy English for Specific Purposes ...