Baramulla, Aug 13 (KNS) The Department of Psychology at Government Degree College (GDC), Baramulla, today organized a thought-provoking guest lecture on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in education and learning, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to technology adoption in academics.
The lecture, themed "Artificial Intelligence and Learning: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future of Education," was delivered by Dr. Tehseen Nazir, Associate Professor of Guidance and Counselling at Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Türkiye. The session drew participation from students and faculty, exploring how AI is reshaping pedagogical methodologies and the psychology of learning .
Dr. Nazir delineated the fundamental distinctions between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models. He elaborated on the utility of various AI tools, including conversational assistants and AI tutors, while cautioning against the perils of over-reliance. "AI must be used to support the learning process, not to replace the cognitive effort required for meaningful education," Dr. Nazir remarked, highlighting the concepts of 'desirable difficulties' and 'metacognitive monitoring.'
Connecting AI with psychological principles, the resource person addressed critical issues such as the generation effect, illusion of fluency, and self-regulated learning.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe urged students to critically evaluate the delegation of cognitive tasks to AI, stressing the importance of maintaining academic integrity and human judgment. Concerns regarding data privacy, automation bias, and the responsible academic use of AI were also examined in depth.
In the context of psychology and counselling, Dr. Nazir discussed the implications of AI-based companionship and emotional dependence, cautioning against the substitution of professional human connection with technology. He emphasized that while AI offers emerging career avenues in human-computer interaction, digital mental health, and behavioural research, the core values of ethics, confidentiality, and professional judgement remain paramount.
Looking forward, Dr. Nazir advocated for a paradigm shift in assessment and curriculum design, urging educators to prioritize reasoning, independent judgement, and the learning process over rote outcomes.
The Department of Psychology extended its gratitude to Dr. Nazir for his insightful discourse on navigating the complexities of AI in contemporary education. (KNS)