The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution in Enhancing The Quality of Malay Language Teaching And Learning

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped the educational landscape, offering innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning quality. Within the context of Malay language education, AI is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool to address the challenges of classroom diversity through differentiated and personalized instruction. This concept paper examines the integration of AI in Malay language teaching and learning, emphasizing its role in improving instructional quality and responding to learners’ varied needs. Using a literature review approach, the study draws on journals, proceedings, books, and empirical findings to discuss three key dimensions: (i) the concept of AI in differentiated instruction, (ii) challenges faced in implementing differentiated learning in Malay language classrooms, and (iii) possible solutions through AI applications. Findings from the review indicate that AI technologies, including adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring platforms, and data-driven analytics, provide teachers with valuable support in lesson planning, personalized resource allocation, and monitoring student progress. These tools enable the design of learning experiences that align with individual proficiency levels, learning styles, and cognitive capacities, thereby fostering more inclusive and effective instruction. Despite these benefits, issues such as limited teacher readiness, infrastructure constraints, and ethical concerns remain pressing challenges that must be addressed to ensure successful implementation. This paper underscores the transformative potential of AI in enhancing the quality of Malay language education. It also provides a reference point for educators, policymakers, and researchers in leveraging AI to optimize differentiated learning and advance inclusive educational practices. The analysis from this study can serve as a reference for educators in addressing the challenges of differentiated learning by optimally leveraging advanced technologies such as AI in education.