Developing critical thinking skills in a world of AI
Ben Knight Oxford University Press
Summary
What are the critical thinking skills that our students need in a world where AI seems to be making these skills redundant? Come to this talk to get a better understanding of what skills we should focus on, how AI impacts on our students’ thinking, and how we can work together with AI to help our students to become even better critical thinkers.
Biodata
Ben Knight is Head of Pedagogy Research at Oxford University Press. He is responsible for making sure there is a clear research-informed pedagogical approach underpinning Oxford ELT courses and learning materials. He is particularly focused on developing a pedagogical-based approach to using emerging technology and data-driven tools to help teachers and learners in their language learning. He works with innovative thinkers in language pedagogy and research, and uses that to support professional development and educational reform projects around the world. He studied Linguistics at the University of York and Applied Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. He then became a teacher, trainer and lecturer, in schools, universities and the British Council, in various countries around the world – Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Italy and the UK. For a number of years he specialised in assessment, developing new exams at Cambridge Assessment and managing vocational qualifications at City & Guilds, and now combines his expertise in assessment and learning to provide a holistic and evidence-based approach to education.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Plenary
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: New Technologies in English Language Teaching and Learning
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? Yes, Oxford University Press
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2024-09-20, 14:00 - 15:00
Place: AUD 1P NE