This paper explores the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), reflection and experiential learning, highlighting GenAI’s pivotal role in fostering deeper cognitive processes and the attainment of complex knowledge structures. In recognition of the multifaceted dimensions of reflection, this study examines GenAI’s role in promoting different focuses of reflection including technical reflection on efficiency of attaining goals; practical reflection on challenging assumptions and establishing identities; and critical reflection on reflecting within a broader consideration of socio-historical and political-cultural context. GenAI is widely praised for its ability to serve as agent to writing and agent to knowledge. This study explores GenAI’s potential as agent to reflection, offering a perspective transformation devoid of judgement and social bias. To closely investigate these dynamics, a diverse cohort of undergraduate students from four local universities in Hong Kong will participate in this study over the next 3 years. These students are of diverse background in science, social science, engineering, business, and health profession (radiography). The reflective exercises will be embedded in the course context of entrepreneurship education, social innovation, and health professional training. Conducting research of GenAI in education within Hong Kong, given the city’s unique position as a dynamic metropolitan city serving as a global hub of technology and having a diverse educational landscape where eastern and western educational philosophies and practices meet, will provide insights of GenAI in education potentially applicable tin various contexts.

Authors:
Erwin Huang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Aki Leung, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Jac Leung, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

About the Presenter(s)
Prof Erwin Huang is a serial entrepreneur and a leader in EdTech for 30+ years. As Assoc. Professor (Entrepreneurship) at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, his mission is to teach students about social innovation and entrepreneurship
https://hk.linkedin.com/in/erwinhuang

Aki is an entrepreneurship educator at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, and builds education programs with local and global partners.
https://hk.linkedin.com/in/akileung

Connect on Linkedin
https://hk.linkedin.com/in/erwinhuang

Additional website of interest
https://erwin.hk/

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