UNDERSTANDING AI DEPENDENCY IN STUDENT LEARNING AND PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE LEARNING
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AI Dependency, Student Learning, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving SkillsAbstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common tool in education because it helps students complete academic tasks more easily and quickly. However, excessive reliance on AI may reduce students’ independent learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This study aims to examine how AI dependency affects students’ learning processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. This study used a systematic literature review method based on the PRISMA framework. Relevant articles were collected from Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Springer, ResearchGate, Frontiersin, and ERSJ using keywords related to AI dependency and its effects on student learning. From thirty articles initially identified, twenty-one articles were selected after the screening and eligibility processes, and nineteen articles were analyzed based on the research questions. The findings show that excessive AI dependency may reduce students’ learning engagement, independent thinking, cognitive effort, and academic achievement. It may also weaken students’ ability to analyze information, make decisions, and solve problems independently. However, AI can support learning outcomes and student engagement when used appropriately and with proper guidance. In conclusion, AI should be used as a learning support rather than a replacement for students’ own thinking. Students and teachers should develop AI literacy and encourage responsible AI use to support independent and effective learning. Furthermore, students need to maintain active participation in learning activities and develop their own understanding instead of depending entirely on AI generated answers. Teachers also play an important role in guiding students to evaluate AI generated information critically and use technology responsibly. These efforts can help ensure that AI supports educational development while preserving students’ independent learning abilities and critical thinking skills.
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