Reform and Development of Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmpe.202518605

Author(s)

Hou Jie

Affiliation(s)

College of Marxism, Xi'an Medical College, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force reshaping society and, consequently, the foundational structures of higher education. This paper argues that the AI era demands a fundamental reform in educational philosophy, moving beyond mere technological integration. It addresses core questions: the cultivation of uniquely human creativity amidst intelligent machines, the evolving irreplaceable role of the human teacher, and the necessary restructuring of undergraduate education. the future lies in forging a synergistic human-AI partnership, shifting towards competency-based learning, and prioritizing the development of ethical reasoning, interdisciplinary understanding, and complex problem-solving skills that complement machine capabilities.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Higher Education Reform; Educational Technology; Pedagogical Innovation; Teacher Role; Curriculum Development; Human-AI Collaboration; Ethical Education; Future Skills

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