Application of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning: A systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.63688/8xd4nh36Keywords:
artificial intelligence, active learning, critical thinking, educationAbstract
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education represents a significant shift in teaching and learning processes in contemporary contexts. The objective of this study is to analyze the use of AI as a pedagogical tool to promote critical thinking through active learning strategies. To achieve this, a qualitative methodology based on a systematic literature review following the PRISMA model was employed, allowing for the selection and analysis of 40 relevant studies published between 2023 and 2026.
The results show that the use of AI in strategies such as role-playing, dramatization, case studies, and the generation of philosophical questions fosters the development of critical, reflective, and analytical skills in students. Additionally, challenges related to technological dependency, the digital divide, and ethical issues associated with data usage were identified.
It is concluded that artificial intelligence should not replace teachers but rather complement their role, promoting a more inclusive, personalized, and critically oriented education, provided that its implementation is carried out in an ethical and pedagogically grounded manner.
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