Emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) powered classroom instruction: Need for treating it as a complementary instruction method
- Lalit Kishore
- Jun 1
- 2 min read
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, innovate teaching and learning practices, and accelerate progress towards SDG 4. However, rapid technological developments inevitably bring multiple risks and challenges, which have so far outpaced policy debates and regulatory frameworks. UNESCO is committed to supporting Member States to harness the potential of AI technologies for achieving the Education 2030 Agenda, while ensuring that its application in educational contexts is guided by the core principles of inclusion and equity," informesa UNESCO post, while adding that It aims to generate a shared understanding of the opportunities and challenges that AI offers for education, as well as its implications for the core competencies needed in the AI era. [1]
UNESCO [2] takes a human-centred approach to AI in education, emphasizing the enhancement of human capabilities and the promotion of social justice, sustainability and human dignity. Further, UNESCO has proposed an AI competency framework for students is designed to guide policy-makers, educators and curriculum developers in equipping students with the necessary skills, knowledge and values to engage with AI effectively. It focuses on four core competencies:
A human-centred mindset: Encouraging students to understand and assert their agency in relation to AI.
Ethics of AI: Teaching responsible use, ethics-by-design and safe practices.
AI techniques and applications: Providing foundational AI knowledge and skills.
AI system design: Fostering problem-solving, creativity and design thinking".
AI in teaching and learning is transforming education by personalizing learning, automating tasks, and providing new tools for teachers and students. AI can tailor content to individual needs, provide immediate feedback, and even offer virtual tutoring. This allows for more engaging and effective learning experiences [3]
The AI based instruction as a concept can be understood from its following features
Features
personalised learning
interactive and collaborative learning
automated instructional tasks
Complementary and adaptive teaching technique
Customized content to individual needs
Creates test items and blue-print based test papers
provides immediate corrective feedback
offers virtual tutoring
References
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