Keywords
Critical thinking
Pedagogy
Quasi-experiment
Submitted : 2024-07-18
Accepted : 2024-08-02
Published : 2024-08-17
Abstract
This study explores the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled instruction on critical thinking in English essay writing among 1,050 first-year English majors across four colleges. Pedagogical strategies, including facilitating critical responses and emphasizing real-world application, are identified to enhance generative AI’s impact. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses reveal significant post-intervention improvements in critical thinking skills. This research contributes to understanding how generative AI can effectively foster critical thinking in educational settings.
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