Learning & Skills · Source published 3 September 2024
Research signal
UNESCO launched AI competency frameworks for students and teachers in September 2024, bringing knowledge, skills and values into the learning discussion.
Source: UNESCO — AI competency frameworks for students and teachers · 3 September 2024.
Event Systematic perspective
The workplace application is straightforward: a useful AI course should teach people how to question an output, not merely obtain one. For a professional learner, competence includes knowing what evidence is missing, recognising the limits of a model and explaining why a particular answer is appropriate for the situation.
A training provider can turn this into an assessed exercise. Give learners an AI-generated proposal containing an unsupported figure and a plausible but irrelevant recommendation. Ask them to identify both issues, locate a reliable source and produce a corrected version. The exercise rewards understanding and judgement rather than memorised prompts.
Put it into practice
- Set separate learning outcomes for using a tool, evaluating an answer and explaining a decision.
- Provide multilingual examples without assuming that fluent English equals stronger professional judgement.
- Keep a portfolio of corrected work so learners can demonstrate improvement beyond attendance.
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