Last month, Pakistan participated in the Education World Forum (May 9-22), an annual gathering of education ministers and experts from over 114 countries in London.
The theme of the conference was well aligned with the challenges of modern times. In recent years, with the advent of AI, we have witnessed a dramatic transformation in every field of life including education. So, it was undoubtedly a highly pertinent topic for discussion, especially on how to introduce AI in education. Three other themes included understanding and building human relationships and resilience; accelerating climate action; and policies for stronger, bolder and better education.
While the importance of AI has been established and is getting universal recognition, it is not clear how and when public schools in Pakistan will be able to make the most of this revolutionary technology. The effective and ethical use of AI helps in improving the teaching and learning process and offering numerous excellent benefits for teachers and students.
Specifically, AI helps teachers prepare lesson-plans and other teaching material; analyze students’ assessment tests; provide each individual student with specific feedback; adjust student-centred pedagogy; and enhance critical thinking skills through innovative and creative exercises.
Unfortunately, our schools are........