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arXiv CS.AI·Aug 3·5 min read
Scaffolding Critical Engagement with GenAI: Transforming Ethnic Minority Preparatory Students' Collaborative Discourse in Prompt Engineering Tasks
TL;DR
A study explored how pedagogical scaffolding can enhance critical engagement with Generative AI (GenAI) among ethnic minority preparatory students. The intervention led to improved collaborative discourse and increased self-efficacy in prompt engineering tasks.
✦ Why It Matters
Educators should implement structured interventions to enhance critical thinking in AI-related tasks for minority students.
Key Takeaways
- Incorporate human-in-the-loop strategies in AI education.
- Encourage peer collaboration to enhance critical thinking.
- Design interventions that address authority bias in AI use.
- Focus on building self-efficacy in prompt engineering tasks.
How It Works
The study employed a human-in-the-loop workflow, where teachers modeled effective strategies and provided contrasting cases to disrupt uncritical reliance on GenAI. This approach encouraged students to engage in critical evaluation and collaborative discourse, transforming their interaction with AI from passive consumption to active co-creation.