Immediate LLM explanations risk bypassing the generative processes required for durable understanding¶
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q1 i? When an LLM provides an immediate polished explanation, the learner may evaluate the output without fully engaging in the processes required for durable understanding. → Wang H and Shan W 2026
Evidence¶
Wang H and Shan W 2026¶
Wang H and Shan W (2026). The safety gap: restoring productive struggle through pedagogically aligned generative AI. Front. Educ. 11:1757622. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1757622
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Theoretical argument in this perspective article's section on cognitive offloading and schema construction, which draws on productive failure and cognitive load literature as background; no empirical data are reported. The authors argue the learner 'may evaluate the output without fully engaging in the processes required for durable understanding'.
"By contrast, when an LLM provides an immediate polished explanation, the learner may evaluate the output without fully engaging in the processes required for durable understanding."
Discussion¶
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Immediate LLM explanations risk bypassing the generative processes required for durable understanding |
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Immediate LLM explanations risk bypassing the generative processes required for durable understanding |
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2026 |
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2026-10-13 |
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