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Exploring the Evolving Ethos of Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (94909)
Session Chair: Servel Miller
Thursday, 12 June 2025 13:20
Session: Session 2
Room: Room 109 (1F)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education is reshaping the ethos of teaching by altering faculty identity, pedagogical roles, and ethical responsibilities. This paper explores how AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), challenges traditional academic values, raising questions about autonomy, assessment integrity, and faculty agency. Employing a narrative review methodology, this study synthesizes empirical research on faculty perceptions of AI, drawing on Heidegger’s concept of "Gestell" (enframing) to critically examine the implications of AI-mediated education. In Heidegger’s philosophy, Gestell describes how technology structures human experience, framing reality through efficiency and optimization. In education, AI can reinforce standardization and automation, but it also presents opportunities for rethinking faculty roles and fostering new forms of engagement. A total of 36 peer-reviewed studies were analyzed, focusing on faculty attitudes toward AI, its impact on professional identity, and institutional AI policies. The findings reveal a complex reconfiguration of teaching practices, with AI transitioning faculty roles from knowledge authorities to curators of AI-generated content. While AI enhances efficiency, it also introduces ethical dilemmas related to academic integrity, de-skilling, and pedagogical standardization. Additionally, institutional pressures for AI adoption often conflict with educators’ professional values, necessitating AI literacy training and ethical governance frameworks. This paper bridges empirical research with philosophical inquiry, providing insights into balancing technological advancement with the foundational principles of higher education.
Authors:
Adma Gama-Krummel, University of Rochester, United States
About the Presenter(s)
Adma Gama-Krummel, is a doctoral student and writing instructor at University of Rochester, USA.
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