Introduction

Achievement in academics is not sufficient in the 21st century. Students need to be good at things like creativity, collaboration, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to succeed in an automation and innovation-led world. In this regard, AI education is emerging as one of the most powerful catalysts for both cognitive and emotional learning outcomes.

Discover Learning: Supporting holistic student goals.

For students of all ages, AI is integrated into the K-12 curriculum, which increases the soft skills of students, according to a scoping review by Yim and Su (2024). At Discover Learning, we use these findings to implement AI in tutoring programs, which helps not only academically but also aids in the holistic development of the students.

Research Around AI and Soft Skills

 The review features 46 studies from different parts of the globe and concludes that AI education helps students with so much more in terms of:

● Creative Thinking: Building algorithms and designing AI models improves innovation.

● Problem-Solving Skills: AI initiatives employ logic, analyzing data, and experimenting.

● Interaction/Cooperative Skills: Many activities are project-based, so students participate in group work, discussions, and co-creation.

● Motivation and Self-Efficacy: Participants demonstrated greater motivation and self-efficacy in AI settings.

● Social and Ethical Literacy: Students can analyze algorithmic bias and fairness using tools such as Teachable Machine and LearningML.

For instance, in one study, students used machine learning to predict the sweetness of mangoes, applying classification logic in a real-world context. In another study, students collaboratively created models to predict voting outcomes where critical reflection and collaboration were central to the project (Yim & Su, 2024).

AI education goes beyond teaching students to code—it fosters deeper inquiry and critical thinking.

Unlike STEM programs that focus on teaching coding skills, education based on AI facilitates inquiry as students are prompted to consider “why” and “how” questions. Such as,

● What data do I need to gather?

● How does a machine conclude?

● Does my model contain bias? Is it fair?

These conversations foster the development of self-awareness, emotional understanding, and responsible social behavior, together with ethical reasoning, which are crucial for academic and professional life.

Discover Learning: A Place Where 21st Century Skills Are Fostered In Dubai

At Discover Learning, we focus on developing both the academic skills and the mindsets of students. Our AI programs are designed to help students with:

● Participation in collaborative projects and simulations

● Group discussing and reflecting on solutions presented

● Practice self-directed inquiry and foster leadership and communication skills

● Activities such as Scratch, Teachable Machine, LearningML, and LearningML for AI tools.

Parents have the option of individualized attention or small-group sessions, and they can select the tutor who best aligns with their child’s learning style, background, and objective.

Conclusion

AI is not just changing the methods of learning for students; it is also changing the content. Through a research-based approach, Discover Learning is enabling students in Dubai to cultivate the soft skills that will be essential for them to lead in the future.

Schedule an AI education consultation for free today and see how AI can be tailored for your child’s potential.

Reference

Yim, I. H. Y., & Su, J. (2024). Artificial intelligence (AI) learning tools in K–12 education: A scoping review. Journal of Computers in Education, 12(1), 93–131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-023-00304-9