Portugal
Role of the teacher in the AI era
Publication: ECO
Author: Pedro Pinheiro
Source published: 05/10/2026, 13:00:53 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 10:16:36 UTC
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Briefings
The article argues that AI does not diminish the professor's importance but rather elevates it by shifting the role from information transmission to fostering autonomous critical thinking. Key facts include the shift from answering questions to teaching students to formulate good questions, the need to distinguish plausible from correct answers, and the necessity of teaching well-being and transparency alongside technology. The author concludes that while some methods will change, the core purpose of higher education remains a space for intellectual growth and human connection, which AI cannot replicate.
Key points
- The professor's role shifts from transmitting information to helping students transform information into autonomous critical thinking and action.
- AI can produce excellent answers but cannot assume responsibility for understanding their meaning, requiring educators to teach students to distinguish plausible from correct answers.
Context and limitations
The article presents a theoretical argument based on the author's perspective rather than empirical data or historical records. Specific statistics, dates, or named institutions are not provided in the source text.
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