A Simple Technology of Thesaurus Design in Partnership with Artificial Intelligence. Part 1: A Practical Guide and Case Studies for Educators

Abstract

This preprint describes a methodological framework IPRO-Dialogue (Integrated Pragmatic Regulation and Ontology of Dialogue) for integrating generative Artificial Intelligence into modern lesson planning and curriculum design. Moving away from passive use of AI, this article presents a structured methodology for collaborative "human-AI" design based on classic technologies for developing computer learning environments (1981–1994). The guide provides educators with a reliable, code-free "linguistic grounding" technique. As an example, this paper describes the creation of a thesaurus on the topic of "Ancient Egypt" for middle school students. By deploying a strictly controlled, 60-term educational thesaurus and limiting AI text generation to absolute zero (Temperature = 0), teachers can mitigate AI "hallucinations" and frame a secure, personalized Socratic learning environment for middle school students. Key practical assets included in this document: 1) Step-by-step technology for conceptual term extraction and ontological mapping; 2) Universal meta-prompt templates and complete system instructions for an AI expert-validator; 3) The Prompt Architecture Diagnostic Checklist (Identity, Boundary, and Safety dimensions) for stress-testing prompts before classroom use; 4) Text-based Mermaid.js visualization protocols and tabular data export formats (CSV/XLSX) for instant educational technology integration; 5) A ready-to-use registration template for securing teacher intellectual property via micro-publications with DOI assignments. This manual serves as an actionable blueprint for instructional designers, K-12 teachers, and educational technology researchers striving to maintain pedagogical control over generative tools. Keywords: IPRO-Dialogue, Educational Thesaurus, Conceptual Learning, Prompt Engineering, Educational Technology, Human-AI Co-creation in Curriculum Design, Teacher Agency.