Implications of Artificial Intelligence Pedagogy for Hope, Inclusion and Diversity in Multilingual Classrooms

A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102). This special issue belongs to the section "Language and Literacy Education".

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Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the benefits of multilingualism engagement in schools for a more equitable educational system worldwide since languages are part of identities and cultures. The articles in this Special Issue will focus on the leadership role of educational research within technology in comparative and international studies on multilingualism in the United States, Tanzania, France, Jordan, Brazil, and India to provide an understanding of the tools required for enhancing inclusion, solidarity, and diversity in multicultural classrooms. Currently, multicultural environments use innovative technologies such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU). These branches of artificial intelligence will aid in developing participative safe spaces of classroom multilingual interactions to help students mobilize all their knowledge, verbal and cultural repertoire, and critical thinking skills in and out of the classroom environment. This methodology will combine the critical pedagogy of Paolo Freire based on the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, which supports critical thinking. Scholars will provide multilingual pedagogical strategies with some pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research to develop sustainable multilingual education programs, such as digital dictionaries, which are specialized and individualized in order to demystify the possibility of becoming multilingual.

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Keywords

  • critical pedagogy
  • freire and Ignatian pedagogical paradigm
  • multilingualism
  • inclusion
  • solidarity
  • diversity
  • digitalization
  • classrooms
  • critical thinking

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Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Bridging or Widening the Gap for Diverse Student Populations?
by Dorit Hadar Shoval
Educ. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 637; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15050637 - 21 May 2025
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This study addresses a critical gap in understanding the differential effects of AI-based tools in higher education on diverse student populations, focusing on first-generation and minority students. Conducted as a case study in an introductory psychology course at a peripheral college, this research [...] Read more.
This study addresses a critical gap in understanding the differential effects of AI-based tools in higher education on diverse student populations, focusing on first-generation and minority students. Conducted as a case study in an introductory psychology course at a peripheral college, this research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys (n = 110), in-depth semi-structured interviews (n = 20 selected to reflect class diversity), and the lecturer’s reflective journal. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (t-tests, Chi-square) and thematic analysis, with triangulation across data sources to examine how AI-based simulations influenced learning experiences and outcomes. The findings reveal that while AI enhanced content understanding and engagement across groups, it also highlighted and potentially widened educational gaps through an emerging “AI literacy divide.” This divide manifested in varying AI engagement patterns and differences in applying AI knowledge beyond the course, which was significantly more pronounced among majority and non-first-generation students compared to minority and first-generation peers. Qualitative data linked these disparities to prior technological exposure, cultural background, and academic self-efficacy. This study proposes an integrative framework highlighting AI literacy, AI engagement, and AI-enhanced cognitive flexibility as mediators between cultural/technological capital and AI adoption. The conclusions underscore the need for inclusive pedagogical strategies and institutional support to foster equitable AI adoption. Full article
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Exploring ChatGPT’s Role in Higher Education: Perspectives from Pakistani University Students on Academic Integrity and Ethical Challenges
by Runna Alghazo, Ghulam Fatima, Misbah Malik, Sherif E. Abdelhamid, Muhammad Jahanzaib, Dur e Nayab and Ayesha Raza
Educ. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15020158 - 27 Jan 2025
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This study investigates the perceptions of university students in Pakistan on the use of ChatGPT in learning. It aims to understand the students’ views on the benefits, challenges, and overall impact of ChatGPT on their academic experiences. A quantitative approach was employed, collecting [...] Read more.
This study investigates the perceptions of university students in Pakistan on the use of ChatGPT in learning. It aims to understand the students’ views on the benefits, challenges, and overall impact of ChatGPT on their academic experiences. A quantitative approach was employed, collecting data from 400 students across various universities in Pakistan through a structured questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were ensured through pilot testing and statistical analysis. The study found that while most students perceive ChatGPT as a beneficial tool for improving their learning, significant concerns remain about academic integrity, over-reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), and the accuracy of information provided by ChatGPT. The findings suggest that perceptions vary across demographic factors such as age, gender, and type of university. These findings can benefit policymakers and educational institutions in effectively integrating AI tools such as ChatGPT into educational systems, ensuring that the value is maximized while addressing potential disadvantages. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on AI utilization in education, particularly within the context of developing countries. Full article
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