Vignesh G, M. Vakkil
The development of higher-order thinking skills is a key educational goal of contemporary learning programs yet established teaching methods fail to produce these advanced cognitive skills. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational settings creates new solutions for solving this issue through its ability to support students' cognitive development, customize their learning experience and foster their ability to inquire and think about information. The study demonstrates that AI-based educational environments improve students' higher-order thinking abilities through their implementation of adaptive feedback systems and guided questioning methods, and active learning experiences. The study demonstrates how AI-powered simulations create real-world higher-order scenarios that enable users to practice their analytical skills and decision-making abilities. The study examines how teachers' roles are shifting as they become both educational guides and cognitive development mentors who assist students in understanding AI system feedback while they build metacognitive skills. The study shows that AI serves as an educational tool that helps students develop advanced learning skills when used in a proper pedagogical context.
Artificial Intelligence in Education; Higher-Order Thinking skills; Cognitive Engagement; Personalized Learning; Experiential Learning.