Investigating AI-Integrated Ecological Civilization Education: Opportunities and Challenges in a Qualitative Study

This study aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into ecological civilization education through a qualitative research approach. A 12-week ecological civilization course was developed using the flipped classroom model, leveraging ChatGPT to support instructional activities. The study involved interviews with eight students (four sophomores and four juniors) to investigate their usage, attitudes, and feedback on AI tools. The findings indicate that ChatGPT significantly enhances learning outcomes, improves assignment and project quality, and boosts creativity and innovation. However, students also highlighted issues with information accuracy and practical application challenges. Based on these findings, the study offers recommendations for optimizing AI tool usage in future courses and emphasizes the importance of AI-human collaboration in solving complex problems.