π Education Reform and Curriculum Practice in the AI Era β Dr. Cao Weixun's Academic Report
Basic Event Information
- Date: July 2, 2024
- Location: East China Normal University (Minhang Campus)
- Speaker: Dr. Cao Weixun (Founder of BitLab, German engineering doctorate)
- Host: Professor Du Debin (Director of ECNU GID)
- Attendees: Professor Liu Chengliang, Associate Professor Duan Dezhong, Associate Professor Li Chunlan, postdocs and 20+ graduate students
π Core Content of the Report
I. The Epoch-Making Significance of AI Tools
Dr. Cao Weixun first pointed out:
"AI tools are of epoch-making significance to human development. The education reform brought by the AI era shows that AI is reshaping human learning behavior and stimulating people's 'three senses' and 'three powers'."
II. Three Senses & Three Powers Theory Explained
Three Senses β three perceptual abilities (intrinsic drive)
| Perception | English | Connotation |
|---|---|---|
| Design Sense | Design Sense | Ability to discover and create beauty |
| Entertainment Sense | Entertainment Sense | Ability to find joy in learning |
| Meaning Sense | Meaning Sense | Ability to understand the value of learning and life's meaning |
Three Powers β three core abilities (external expression)
| Power | English | Connotation |
|---|---|---|
| Storytelling Power | Storytelling Power | Ability to convey ideas and emotions through narrative |
| Symphony Power | Symphony Power | Ability to integrate diverse elements and see the big picture |
| Empathy Power | Empathy Power | Ability to understand and feel others' emotions |
III. Three-Pyramid Theory Comparison
Dr. Cao revealed the essence of efficient learning through a systematic comparison of three pyramid models:
- Smart-Education Pyramid β hierarchy of smart education: data β information β knowledge β wisdom
- STEAM Pyramid β STEAM education framework: Science β Technology β Engineering β Art β Math
- Learning Pyramid β learning modes & effects: passive listening < reading < audio-visual < demonstration < group discussion < practice < teaching others
IV. 3P Education Philosophy
Based on the three-pyramid comparison, Dr. Cao Weixun summarized the 3P education philosophy:
| P | Full Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Passion | Passion β ignite intrinsic learning drive |
| P2 | Product | Product β output-oriented learning |
| P3 | Project | Project β grow through real projects |
V. Two Major Curriculum Systems
Core curriculum systems built on the 3P philosophy:
β AIDREAMS Education Curriculum
- Centers on inspiring students' dreams and creativity
- Innovation-education model integrating AI technology
- Emphasizes "zero threshold" β every child can participate
β‘ CDIO Contextual-Practice Engineering Curriculum
- Conceive β Design β Implement β Operate
- Emphasizes context and practice
- Benchmarks world-class universities' excellent-engineer cultivation model
VI. Three Fusion Goals
- Cross-disciplinary β break subject barriers, integrate multi-domain knowledge
- Cross-grade β suit learners of different ages
- Cross-city-school β share resources across cities and schools
Simultaneously achieving: science-education fusion (research + teaching) + industry-education fusion (industry + education), ultimately cultivating students' higher-order thinking.
π¬ Lab Showcase
The report also showcased:
- Full panorama of the CDIO AI lab
- Live demos of AI tools in teaching
- Analysis of outstanding student works
π¬ Discussion & Interaction
The report sparked strong interest among attendees. Associate Professor Li Chunlan and PhD students in intelligent education engaged in lively discussion on:
- How to integrate AI-education curriculum with China's current education progress?
- Focus on curriculum design or self-developed software/hardware?
- How to evaluate AI education's impact on students' innovation ability?
π Certificate Awarded
After his summary, Director Du Debin officially awarded Dr. Cao Weixun a "Visiting Researcher Certificate of the Global Institute for Development and Innovation", marking a deepening of cooperation between the two sides.