The Dilemmas and Approaches of Cultivating Critical Thinking in College English under the Background of the AI Era

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515328

Author(s)

Mengwei Zhang, Ning Kong

Affiliation(s)

Qingdao City University, Qingdao, Shandong, China

Abstract

As AI technology continues to evolve, it is increasingly integrating into our daily lives, impacting every aspect of human life. The widespread application of AI in education presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the development of higher education curricula and specialized learning, continuously reshaping the educational ecosystem. On the one hand, AI technology enhances teaching, providing students with a wealth of online resources. With various AI algorithms and platforms, students' learning efficiency has significantly improved. On the other hand, the powerful data processing and decision-making capabilities of AI have led to students becoming overly reliant on AI information, which restricts their learning methods and thinking patterns, negatively affecting their curiosity and critical thinking skills. Therefore, in the context of the AI era, how to effectively utilize AI tools to foster independent personalities and critical thinking among students is worth further consideration and discussion.

Keywords

AI Technology; College English; Critical Thinking; Approach Exploration

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