Towards an Artificially Intelligent Pedagogy: A Case Study of Tertiary-Level Educators

Abstract

In the ever-evolving technological arena, change is expected. In such a context, different fields – including pedagogy are subject to continual change. Accordingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI), has been positioning itself within this realm, and there seems to be no one unaware of AI at present. In the tertiary level education context, AI is seen in the limelight. With the objective of understanding the perception of educators and observing the manner in which pedagogy is connected with AI, this study was undertaken. The study takes a qualitative stance, using six case studies of lecturers at NSBM Green University, selected through convenient sampling. The data was collected through initial and extended interview sessions, after which it was analyzed thematically. The results yielded state that AI integration in pedagogy is a major concern. The participants reported that as educators, students need to be educated on the proper use of AI. However, it was noted that the students’ over reliance on AI is quite challenging. Thus, it is highlighted that AI was positively addressed by the case study respondents. As the research study was limited to a small number of participants and a single institution, it is recommended that the study be extended to other institutions with higher numbers of participants. Nevertheless, among the educators that are reluctant to promote the use of AI, the participants of this research study were acknowledging it. Therefore, it is essential to compare the findings with other studies thereof. In conclusion, as technology continues to revolutionize education, moving towards an Artificially Intelligent pedagogy seems to be increasingly seen as a necessity.