“While providing real-time individualised instruction is a boon, the notion of dehumanising education by taking a human teacher out of the equation pricks the nerves of many people. It begs one to revisit some fundamental questions on education and learning. What is learning? What will be sacrificed in the process of replacing human teachers?”
Dr Teo Chew Lee and A/P Tan Seng Chee have published an Op-Ed in Today (Online version) on “Why AI can better help students as a learning buddy and not as a teacher”. Read more by clicking on the following button.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Dr Teo Chew Lee
Dr Teo Chew Lee is a senior research scientist and programme director of the Learning Sciences and Innovation Research Programme at the National Institute of Education.
A/P Tan Seng Chee
Dr Tan Seng Chee is an Associate Professor with the Learning Sciences and Assessment academic group at the National Institute of Education. He is also an Associate Dean of graduate education by research.