China to promote AI in aiding the country's education reform
China’s Ministry of Education and eight departments released a guideline promoting AI integration into education reform to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital skills. The plan includes developing AI models for teaching, adjusting academic programs for advanced industries, and piloting AI-assisted platforms across schools like Wuhan University of Technology and Shenzhen Mingde Experimental School.
China’s Ministry of Education, alongside eight other departments, has published a guideline to accelerate AI adoption in education reform. The initiative focuses on strengthening students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical skills while advancing digital transformation in teaching, learning, and research. Zhou Dawang, head of the ministry’s Department of Science, Technology and Informatization, stated the guideline aims to upgrade disciplines, curricula, and talent development to align with the digital economy and future industries. The plan outlines the development of large-scale AI models to integrate deeply into education, including adjustments to higher education and vocational training programs. Yang Zongkai, chair of the ministry’s national expert committee on education digitalization and president of Wuhan University of Technology, emphasized AI’s role in reshaping labor markets and knowledge creation. He noted the guideline encourages nurturing advanced thinking, judgment, and practical abilities through intelligent education reform. China will expand AI learning platforms across all education stages, covering 13 disciplines such as computer science and chemistry. Wuhan University of Technology has deployed an AI Assistant 2.0 system, including applications like AI Study Assistant and AI HR Assistant. Shenzhen Mingde Experimental School in Guangdong province has implemented AI in lesson planning, teaching, assessment, and administrative management, tailoring curricula to different grade levels. Primary students at the school are introduced to AI through activities, while high school students engage in innovation and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. The curriculum will emphasize computing, design thinking, ethical training, and practical skills, with plans to collaborate with institutions like the Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen campus and tech firms. Zhou also mentioned two draft guidelines for AI education in primary and secondary schools, ensuring human-centered and ethically sound adoption.
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