A Revised Taxonomy of Educational Objectives for AI-Natives: Reimagining Thinking Skills in the Age of AI

Unlike other technologies that augment human physical skills and abilities, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies interact with human thinking skills nurtured through various educational processes. Hence, advances in these technologies challenge the education sector to reimagine the suitable intellectual formation of students in the AI age. It is observed that as soon as AI tools acquire certain cognitive skills, humans tend to delegate those skills to such tools, risking redundancy in their personal and professional lives. Therefore, anticipating an ever-increasing involvement of AI tools in various cognitive processes, educational systems must equip students with both AI-collaborative and AI-complementary thinking skills, making them resilient to the advancements of AI technologies. Furthermore, it demands that educators continually redefine the spectrum of thinking skills required for and imparted to students in the AI age. This article aims to develop a comprehensive taxonomy of educational objectives for AI-natives by reimagining thinking skills relevant in the AI age. It is intended to help educational policymakers worldwide reimagine the appropriate set of thinking skills relevant for students in the AI age. Additionally, the article provides important insights to restructure contemporary educational practices to meet the requirements of the holistic formation of the AI-natives.