AI task scaffolding is positively associated with critical thinking and technical problem-solving among AI-using university students¶
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q2 i? AI task scaffolding has a significant positive direct effect on critical thinking (β = .185, p < .001) and technical problem-solving (β = .170, p < .001). → Davor I 2026
Evidence¶
Davor I 2026¶
Davor I, Larbi E and Boateng FO (2026). Artificial intelligence-supported learning and higher-order cognitive outcomes: the mediating role of metacognitive self-regulation. Front. Educ. 11:1855869. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1855869
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Structural equation modeling of survey data from 533 Ghanaian university students estimated direct paths from AI task scaffolding to both outcomes; the study reports "a significant positive effect on critical thinking (β = .185, p < .001)" and on technical problem-solving (β = .170, p < .001).
"AI task scaffolding exhibited a significant positive effect on critical thinking (β = .185, p < .001) and technical problem- solving (β = .170, p < .001)."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Academic and Critical Literacy — outcome: instruction changes it
- Problem Solving — outcome: instruction changes it
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AI task scaffolding is positively associated with critical thinking and technical problem-solving among AI-using university students |
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AI task scaffolding is positively associated with critical thinking and technical problem-solving among AI-using university students |
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