Enhancing ESL Learners’ Metacognitive Writing Strategies Through Metaverse-Based Learning Environments

Abstract

This conceptual study explores the role of AI-driven personalized feedback in the Metaverse as a transformative tool for enhancing ESL learners' metacognitive writing strategies. Writing in a second language presents significant challenges, particularly in self-monitoring, planning, and revising, due to the lack of immediate and personalized feedback in traditional learning environments. The Metaverse, with its AI-powered writing assistants, adaptive learning platforms, and immersive virtual spaces, provides an innovative solution to these challenges by fostering self-regulated learning and strategic writing development. AI-driven feedback mechanisms offer real-time, individualized support, helping learners refine their compositions through targeted suggestions on grammar, coherence, and organization. Additionally, gamification elements and interactive collaboration within the Metaverse further enhance motivation and engagement, encouraging learners to actively apply metacognitive strategies. This study highlights the implications of integrating AI-driven feedback into ESL writing instruction, emphasizing its potential to bridge the gap between automated learning and human instruction. It also underscores the need for future empirical research to assess the effectiveness of AI-enhanced writing environments. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and the Metaverse, educators and policymakers can revolutionize ESL writing instruction, empowering learners to become more independent, strategic, and confident writers in digital learning ecosystems.