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Why Students Want AI Feedback but Crave Human Connection in Learning
Season 14 Episode 7
...with Professor Louise Taylor and Professor Silke Paulmann
In this episode of Psychology in the Classroom, Professor Louise Taylor discusses students' perceptions of using generative AI for assessment feedback, highlighting its benefits and the continued need for human connection in the marking and feedback process. In part two Professor Silke Pohlmann shares research on how a teacher's tone of voice shapes students' classroom experiences. Both conversations, recorded at the British Psychological Society's conference, offer practical insights for educators on integrating AI thoughtfully and using voice effectively to support student wellbeing and engagement.
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Key discussion points:
- Students' perceptions of generative AI in formative assessment feedback.
- Benefits and limitations of AI-generated feedback compared to human feedback.
- The role of human interaction in the feedback process and its impact on student wellbeing.
- Potential applications of AI in secondary education for developing writing and critical thinking skills.
- The influence of a teacher's tone of voice on student emotions and engagement.
- The relationship between voice tone and student behavior in the classroom.
- Strategies for teachers to manage their voice tone effectively.
- The use of AI tools to analyse and provide feedback on teachers' voice tones.
- The impact of emotional susceptibility on how students perceive voice tones.
- Practical tips for teachers to enhance communication and support student engagement through voice modulation.
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