What Human Skills Will Be Essential in an AI-Facilitated Future of Teaching? Perspectives of Teachers (Stage 2, 2:44 PM)

• In Event: e-Lightning Ed-Talk Session 13 - Stage 2

Abstract

As artificial intelligence increasingly integrates into educational settings, questions arise about which skills will essential in the teaching profession. This qualitative study used a scenario-based methodology for imagining possible futures, data from three elementary teachers to understand their views on skill prioritization in AI-integrated classrooms through scenario-based interviews exploring present-day, near-future, and distant-future educational contexts. Findings reveal six themes: emphasis on human decision-making, interpersonal skills as core competencies, adaptability and problem-solving as meta-skills, critical thinking about AI outputs, classroom management, and continuous professional learning. Teachers generally viewed evolution of existing human skills as essential to AI-enhanced teaching rather than diminishing or replacing distinctly human capabilities. These insights could inform efforts to equip educators for increasingly AI-mediated learning environments.

Authors

• Teresa M. Ober, Educational Testing Service

• Michael Flor, Educational Testing Service

• Patrick C. Kyllonen, Educational Testing Service

• Matthew S. Johnson, Educational Testing Service

• Kyoungwon Seo, Seoul National University of Science and Technology

• Ido Roll, Technion & ETS