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The purpose of the article “Nurturing Human Intelligence in the Age of AI: Rethinking Education for the Future” is to explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education and to emphasize the need for a fundamental shift in current education systems. The article aims to provide practitioners with actionable insights on how to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education while preparing young people for their crucial role as the workforce of tomorrow. It seeks to highlight the potential of AI to revolutionize education while also acknowledging the importance of preserving the unique human touch in the learning process.

This article explores the disruptive impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education and emphasizes the need for a fundamental shift in current education systems to prepare young people for an AI-driven future. It highlights the potential of AI to revolutionize education through personalized learning experiences, enhanced teacher professional development and automation of administrative tasks while acknowledging the importance of approaching AI implementation with caution and preserving the unique human touch in education. The article argues for a shift in focus from rote learning to fostering critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills, emphasizing the development of Learning Mastery and Knowledge Mastery. It underscores the vital role of educators in leveraging AI technologies and preparing young people for the future, along with the need for responsive educational policies and curriculum frameworks that integrate AI literacy and ethical considerations. The article concludes by calling for reimagining the schooling system, prioritizing high-level thinking and nurturing the unique capabilities of human intelligence. The future of education lies in harnessing the power of AI while celebrating and cultivating distinctively human qualities. Educational practitioners play a crucial role in shaping this future by bridging the gap between research and practice, ensuring a positive and prosperous future for society in an AI-driven world.

(1) AI can revolutionize education through personalized learning, enhanced teacher development and task automation. (2) Balance is needed between AI and human touch in education. Current education systems fail to cultivate critical thinking and creativity. (3) Learning Mastery and Knowledge Mastery should be emphasized to foster independent thinking and problem-solving. (4) Educators play a vital role in integrating AI into the learning process. (5). AI can redefine success in education and cultivate future-proof skills. (6). Responsive and adaptable educational policies are necessary. (7) The future of education lies in harnessing AI while nurturing human intelligence.

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(1) Educators should actively engage with AI technologies and explore ways to integrate them into the learning process to enhance personalized learning experiences. (2) Professional development programs should be designed to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively utilize AI tools and leverage them to improve instructional practices. (3) Curriculum frameworks need to be revised to integrate AI literacy, digital citizenship and ethical considerations into the educational journey of young learners. (4) Educational institutions should invest in AI-powered assessment tools that provide a holistic understanding of a student’s abilities, capturing their strengths and areas for improvement beyond test scores. (5) Educators should focus on teaching metacognitive strategies, encouraging self-reflection and self-assessment and providing opportunities for students to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. (6) Active learning strategies, such as project-based learning, problem-based learning and inquiry-based learning, should be employed to foster deep learning and knowledge mastery. (7) Educational policies should encourage innovation and collaboration between educational institutions, government bodies and industry stakeholders to ensure responsiveness to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education. (8) Educators should strive to create a learning environment that nurtures and celebrates the unique capabilities of human intelligence while harnessing the power of AI to enhance the learning experience.

(1) Workforce preparedness for an AI-driven future. (2) Potential exacerbation of societal inequalities. (3) Fostering human–AI collaboration skills. (4) Addressing ethical concerns regarding data privacy and security. (5) Emphasizing lifelong learning to adapt to changing demands. (6) Redefining success through a holistic view of student abilities. (7) Shaping societal values that balance human intelligence and AI capabilities. The education system must address these implications to ensure equitable access to AI-enhanced learning, maintain public trust and prepare individuals for a society where human–AI collaboration is essential, while promoting a balanced and harmonious coexistence between human intelligence and AI.

The article “Nurturing Human Intelligence in the Age of AI: Rethinking Education for the Future” offers a fresh perspective on the impact of AI on education. While the topic of AI in education is not novel, the article’s emphasis on nurturing human intelligence alongside AI integration sets it apart. The author’s call for a fundamental shift in education systems to prioritise critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills is a unique approach. The article’s exploration of Learning Mastery and Knowledge Mastery as key concepts in preparing students for an AI-driven future adds originality to the discussion. Overall, the article presents a thought-provoking and original viewpoint on the future of education in the age of AI.

Several African American educators served as an inspiration in the development and scholarship of an African American female who teaches at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) of higher learning. This chapter shares the author's foundational beginnings and persistence in academe while teaching and leading in a race-conscious society. She shares some of her upbringing, education, and early teaching experiences. She also shares her motivation to learn and serve (Bethune, 1950, 1963), while walking in circles. Sizemore (1973, 2008) to provide a roadmap of her journey to support new and developing African American female professors. She uses poetry and the dimensions of African American culture (Boykin, 1983) to guide her sharing. The author uses her exploration of identity development as an African American womanist who advocates as an African American first, to share how she has developed as a scholar whose renewal of purpose targets becoming a full professor.

The psychological theory of self-determination postulated that gamification enhances learning engagement by intrinsically motivating learners to undertake tasks spontaneously. Gamification has then been integrated into adult learning as part of the initiative of learner-centred pedagogies to curb the low retention rates of adult learners who struggle with heavy work commitments, family obligations and financial pressure. Gamification, being one of the technological mediations, assumes the crucial role of engaging and retaining adult learners. Adult learners have received less attention in research when compared with conventional university students. The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliographic analysis to assess the past, present and future publication trends of gamifying adult learning and to identify the research gap.

This study included publications related to gamification and adult learning from 2014 to 2022, extracted from Dimensions. A total of 79,864 publications were retrieved initially, and 3,469 publications were ultimately selected for final analysis after the refinement of the keyword search. VOSviewer was used for bibliographic coupling, keyword co-occurrence, clustering and co-citation analysis of countries.

The number of publications related to gamification in adult learning has decreased since its peak in 2020. The saturation is mainly concentrated in the USA, the UK and China, with similar levels of national income and technology advancement skills. However, gamification in adult learning remains a popular and growing research area in developing countries like Malaysia, which has huge potential due to government investments in education, technology and lifelong learning. There is also an evident research gap on gamification, adult learning and personality traits, which have not been covered in previous studies.

Prior research mostly focused on systematic literature reviews, while the use of bibliometric analysis could be a missing link in this research domain. This paper unveils the evolution of publications on this topic over time by scientifically analysing a large number of publications and rigorously identifying research gaps contributing to future research avenues.

This research aimed to assess the leadership role of principals in the implementation of peace education in selected secondary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa.

This study employed qualitative research approach to assess the leadership role of principals in the implementation of peace education in selected secondary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa. Data were gathered from a small sample of six principals from six selected secondary schools which were engaged in the implementation of a peace education programme, and data were analysed using thematic content analyses.

Findings of the study suggest that principals possess a low level of understanding or awareness of their leadership role in the implementation of peace education. The study pointed out the constraints such as time constraints and learners' negative attitudes and social influences hinder the effective implementation of peace education in selected secondary schools.

First, the data were self-reported and therefore subject to social desirability bias; participants may have provided socially desirable responses rather than their true belief or experiences. Thus, participants may have overstated their role in and commitment to the peace education programme.

Studies that aim to explore alternative approaches to combat violence, such as peace education, are still limited in South Africa. Hence, this paper served to close that gap by contributing to the growing body of research on the leadership role of the principal in the implementation of peace education in the school and exploring barriers hampering its effective implementation.

This research aims to investigate the attitudes of young children toward learning science in the early educational grades.

The study involved conducting interviews with seventy-three children attending institutions in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The structured interview method was employed to collect valuable data.

The findings of the interviews shed light on the inclination of young children to foster positive attitudes toward science education. These inclinations include the facilitation of knowledge acquisition that enables children to develop skills for applying scientific concepts in real-life contexts, the incorporation of hands-on activities both inside and outside the classroom, and the prioritization of child-centered approaches to learning.

This research aims to explore the attitudes of young children in early educational grades toward learning science. Interviews were conducted with seventy-three children in Sharjah, UAE, using a structured interview method. The findings highlight children’s inclination toward positive attitudes in science education, including the importance of knowledge acquisition for applying scientific concepts in real-life contexts, hands-on activities inside and outside the classroom, and child-centered learning approaches. Based on these findings, the study provides recommendations and conclusions to enhance science education experiences for young children.

Drawing primarily on the Japanese context, this study aims to highlight this setting to emphasise the potential for tertiary-level self-access language centres to develop lifelong global citizenship, self-reflection and cross-cultural collaboration.

This inquiry calls on the community of practice approach to account for the shared interests motivating lifelong cross-cultural participation, the quality of social engagement between actors, and the material and cognitive tools called upon to realise global citizenship’s shared enterprise.

As argued here, embracing various cultures and inclusive participation can lead to a broader understanding of global citizenship, avoiding narrow-minded views of globalism through shared knowledge and critical practices. Further, self-access provides a cost-effective, technology-mediated alternative to bilateral student mobility, whereby digital community-building occasions cross-cultural practice that may be extended throughout a learner’s life, irrespective of their financial status or place of study.

This study is one of a select few drawing on the community of practice framework within the context of lifelong global citizenship. Nevertheless, such an approach remains primed for future development. With a social constructivist philosophy in view, the authors suggest complementary qualitative research approaches that highlight the socially situated nature of both disciplines.

The principal aim of this research is to acquire a deeper understanding of the opinion held by the training and development (T&D) professionals, regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the area of T&D. Particularly in response to the evolving needs of learners, the research aims to ascertain T&D professionals' perspective on the efficiency of AI in fostering T&D, while understanding the constraints and limitations associated with this technology.

The study is based on qualitative data. With the help of semi-structured interviews, qualitative data has been collected from 21 T&D professionals. Experts working with multinational corporations (MNCs) are selected as a study sample using a convenient sampling technique. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Conclusions were drawn based on the results of thematic analysis.

The findings of the study have revealed a notable and rapid evolution in the requirements of learners, particularly during and post-COVID-19 period. AI-based technology has emerged as a significant contributor, offering learners distinct personalised experiences and enhanced convenience. However, the implementation of AI in training remains in its early stages and has not reached widespread adoption. The findings of the study also highlighted various challenges and limitations, while using AI-based technology for training. It has been found that AI complements rather than replaces the role of a physical trainer.

The originality of this study lies in the application of AI-based training for professional learners, from the perspective of the T&D practitioners working with MNCs in Maharashtra, India. Numerous studies that have recently been published, emphasise the areas in which AI technology can transform the T&D industry. Yet, there are currently very less studies that have attempted to understand the evolving needs of learners and support of AI-based training for the same, from the perspective of the T&D professionals working in Maharashtra, India.

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of former teachers who transitioned into self-directed education (SDE), a K-12 educational paradigm where learning is authentically student-led.

Drawing on Ivan Illich’s Deschooling Society and qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with educators who have left conventional teaching, the research delves into understanding the modern concept of deschooling, critique of conventional schooling’s limitations and the implications of both for the future of educational practice.

The study highlights the themes that emerged from a cross-analysis of text and lived experience, emphasizing the need for childhood autonomy and agency in approaches to education. This study reveals a reimagined relationship and new profession for educators as they reemerge on the other side of the deschooling process. This study offers insights into the transformative potential of deschooling and SDE’s alignment with Illich’s vision for a lifelong learning society that transcends institutional constraints, thereby contributing to the discourse on educational reform and the empowerment of authentic learner-directed education.

Research on SDE as a field is quite limited, with no known prior empirical studies on SDE mentors or their process of deschooling. This work also provides theoretical novelty in using Deschooling Society as a lens for understanding the phenomenon of deschooling through lived experience as a critique of modern society and creating a real, re-envisioned future.