Adult learners expect AI to enhance autonomy through choices, flexible learning spaces, metacognitive awareness, and structured self-assessment¶
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q2 i? Adult learners expect AI to offer multiple pathways, adaptable learning spaces, monitoring dashboards for metacognitive reflection, and analytics-based self-assessment while they retain control over reflection and judgment. → Jinhee Kim 2026
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Jinhee Kim 2026¶
Jinhee Kim, Xi Lin, Seongryeong Yu, Rita Detrick. (2026). Adult learners' perspectives of AI applications in supporting andragogy. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-026-10621-2
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In the same interview study's autonomy theme, participants described AI providing multiple pathways to the same goal (P3), flexible spaces balancing independent study and collaboration (P12), and dashboards revealing learning patterns (P10); one wanted AI that "shows me where I stand without judging me" (P11).
"ALs also expect AI to enhance their autonomy by offering choices, creating flexible learning spaces, and promoting metacognitive awareness."
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Adult learners expect AI to enhance autonomy through choices, flexible learning spaces, metacognitive awareness, and structured self-assessment |
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Adult learners expect AI to enhance autonomy through choices, flexible learning spaces, metacognitive awareness, and structured self-assessment |
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