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September 12, 2025Education SciencesOpen Access

Exploring the Impact of Generative AI ChatGPT on Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Passive AI-Directed Use or Human–AI Supported Collaboration?

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NNNesma NasrCTChih‐Hsiung TuJWJohn S. Werner

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Overview

Mixed-methods study explores generative AI's role in enhancing critical thinking and collaboration in education.

Key Points

  • Generative AI chatgpt improved critical thinking phases, particularly triggering events and exploration in education.
  • Survey results indicated average scores of 3.60 for triggering events, 3.70 for exploration, and 3.60 for integration.
  • Analysis revealed two interaction modes: passive AI-directed use and collaborative AI-supported interaction for critical thinking.
  • Effective generative AI use in education necessitates quality human-AI interaction to enhance cognitive presence and critical inquiry.

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Nasr et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41bfb713b0b5dfea65177https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15091198
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