B2 – Upper Intermediate
In recent years, China’s education system has undergone significant changes, particularly with the introduction of a new curriculum emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This development is part of the country’s broader initiative to prepare students for a future increasingly influenced by technology.
The new curriculum aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Learn more about it by reading this short article.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “tiered education” mean? “China will establish a tiered artificial intelligence (AI) education system spanning primary, junior high, and senior high schools to guide students from foundational cognitive awareness to practical technological innovation, according to policy documents unveiled Monday.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “interdisciplinary systems thinking” mean? “Progressing to senior secondary education, the focus shifts toward applied innovation. Students will use accumulated AI knowledge to design and refine AI algorithm models, while cultivating interdisciplinary systems thinking.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “oversee” mean? “Teachers can empower generative AI tools to construct interactive teaching and create immersive learning experiences, said an official overseeing basic education.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of China’s new education curriculum?
- How might early AI education influence China’s position in the global tech landscape by 2030?
- Should other countries adopt similar AI education mandates to remain competitive? Why or why not?
- Can a standardized AI curriculum foster genuine innovation among students?
- Is introducing AI concepts to elementary students beneficial, or could it be overwhelming?