GENERATIVE AI INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPACT

Abstract

This research aims to examine the integration of generative artificial intelligence in education by examining its opportunities, challenges, and pedagogical impact on the learning process. The urgency of this research is based on the rapid use of generative artificial intelligence technology in the educational environment which requires a conceptual and pedagogical understanding so that its use is not only technical, but also supports the improvement of learning quality. The method used is a literature study by analyzing scientific articles, research reports, and education policy documents relevant to the application of generative artificial intelligence in the context of education. Data analysis was carried out in a descriptive-thematic manner by grouping the findings into aspects of opportunities, challenges, and pedagogical impacts. The results show that generative artificial intelligence has great potential in supporting personalized learning, improving teachers' work efficiency, and expanding access to diverse and contextual learning resources. In addition, these technologies encourage learner-centered learning and contribute to the development of higher-level thinking skills. However, a number of challenges were also found, such as excessive independence of students from technology, limited teacher competence in technology integration, ethical and academic integrity issues, and restrictions on access to digital infrastructure. The pedagogical impacts that have emerged include changes in the role of teachers to learning facilitators, shifts in learning strategies towards more active and collaborative learning, and adjustments to the assessment system that are more stressful to the learning process. This study concludes that the integration of generative artificial intelligence needs to be designed in a targeted manner and based on pedagogical principles in order to be able to make an optimal contribution to improving the quality of education