NAVIGATING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF AI IN ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING IN EFL EDUCATION

Abstract

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English language education (ELE) introduces new opportunities and challenges for developing critical thinking skills. This article ventures into an exploration of language learners’ understanding and valuation of critical thinking, scrutinizes the benefits AI brings to the table in augmenting these capacities, and investigates the obstacles encountered by learners. Our objective is to illuminate a judicious strategy for employing AI within language education contexts. Our analysis emphasizes the necessity of carefully harnessing AI’s capabilities, ensuring its application serves to enhance the cultivation of critical thinking faculties.