Alternative Title

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption in Foreign Language Education through a Freirean lens

Contributor

University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2025 : Orlando, Fla.)

Location

Universal Center

Start Date

29-5-2025 4:00 PM

End Date

29-5-2025 5:00 PM

Publisher

University of Central Florida Libraries

Keywords:

Freirean pedagogy; AI integration; Language education; Teacher competencies; Transformative learning

Subjects

Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Critical pedagogy; Artificial intelligence--Study and teaching; Language and languages--Study and teaching--Technological innovations; English language--Study and teaching--Technological innovations

Description

This presentation examines Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy in the context of contemporary educational processes shaped by artificial intelligence. It aligns Freire’s key insights—such as dialogue, critical thinking, and the rejection of the "banking model" of education— with the evolving requirements outlined in current AI policy frameworks, including the EU AI Act and related ethical guidelines. Through qualitative document analysis, the presentation highlights the emerging teacher competencies emphasized in these regulations, including professional engagement, effective use of digital resources, inclusive teaching and learning practices, learner empowerment, and the facilitation of transformative educational experiences. In a Freirean sense, these competencies are essential not only to defy passive, top-down models of instruction, but to cultivate critical awareness and diminish hierarchical student–teacher dichotomies. The presentation reconsiders traditional approaches to language teaching and offers new insights into the integration of AI in foreign language education. It proposes a holistic, human-centered framework for teacher education—one that embraces the transformative potential of AI while remaining grounded in emancipatory, ethically informed pedagogy. Concrete classroom strategies will be shared to support educators in navigating AI-enhanced environments critically and responsibly.

Language

eng

Type

Presentation

Format

application/pdf

Rights Statement

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Audience

Faculty; Students

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May 29th, 4:00 PM May 29th, 5:00 PM

AI Adoption in Foreign Language Education through a Freirean lens

Universal Center

This presentation examines Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy in the context of contemporary educational processes shaped by artificial intelligence. It aligns Freire’s key insights—such as dialogue, critical thinking, and the rejection of the "banking model" of education— with the evolving requirements outlined in current AI policy frameworks, including the EU AI Act and related ethical guidelines. Through qualitative document analysis, the presentation highlights the emerging teacher competencies emphasized in these regulations, including professional engagement, effective use of digital resources, inclusive teaching and learning practices, learner empowerment, and the facilitation of transformative educational experiences. In a Freirean sense, these competencies are essential not only to defy passive, top-down models of instruction, but to cultivate critical awareness and diminish hierarchical student–teacher dichotomies. The presentation reconsiders traditional approaches to language teaching and offers new insights into the integration of AI in foreign language education. It proposes a holistic, human-centered framework for teacher education—one that embraces the transformative potential of AI while remaining grounded in emancipatory, ethically informed pedagogy. Concrete classroom strategies will be shared to support educators in navigating AI-enhanced environments critically and responsibly.