Strengthening Critical Thinking In Higher Education In Tamil Nadu: Navigating Misinformation, Artificial Intelligence Challenges, And Academic Freedom In A Changing Global Policy Landscape - An Empirical Assessment
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| author | Dr. G. YOGANANDHAM |
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| contents | <p>In the context of an increasingly digitized and globalized world, the imperative to foster critical thinking among students in higher education has become more urgent than ever. This study examines the current status and strategies for strengthening critical thinking in higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu, particularly in light of the challenges posed by widespread misinformation, the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and growing concerns over academic freedom. The research explores how universities in Tamil Nadu are adapting curricula, pedagogical approaches, and institutional policies to cultivate analytical reasoning, media literacy, ethical AI engagement, and open intellectual discourse. Using a mixed-method approach comprising surveys of faculty and students, interviews with academic policymakers, and curriculum content analysis the study identifies significant gaps in critical thinking skill development and highlights best practices being implemented. Findings indicate that while digital literacy is improving, students often lack the cognitive tools to critically assess information and navigate AI-generated content. Furthermore, academic freedom, though constitutionally protected, is under subtle threat due to external political and ideological influences. The paper calls for a comprehensive reform strategy that includes teacher training, interdisciplinary modules on ethics and digital literacy, and institutional safeguards for academic independence. This empirical assessment underscores the need for Tamil Nadu’s higher education framework to evolve in sync with global transformations while upholding democratic and intellectual values. In this context, the study explores crucial and urgent issues that carry considerable relevance in today's rapidly evolving and globally connected environment, emphasizing their importance within the current international landscape.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Strengthening Critical Thinking In Higher Education In Tamil Nadu: Navigating Misinformation, Artificial Intelligence Challenges, And Academic Freedom In A Changing Global Policy Landscape - An Empirical Assessment Dr. G. YOGANANDHAM <p>In the context of an increasingly digitized and globalized world, the imperative to foster critical thinking among students in higher education has become more urgent than ever. This study examines the current status and strategies for strengthening critical thinking in higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu, particularly in light of the challenges posed by widespread misinformation, the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and growing concerns over academic freedom. The research explores how universities in Tamil Nadu are adapting curricula, pedagogical approaches, and institutional policies to cultivate analytical reasoning, media literacy, ethical AI engagement, and open intellectual discourse. Using a mixed-method approach comprising surveys of faculty and students, interviews with academic policymakers, and curriculum content analysis the study identifies significant gaps in critical thinking skill development and highlights best practices being implemented. Findings indicate that while digital literacy is improving, students often lack the cognitive tools to critically assess information and navigate AI-generated content. Furthermore, academic freedom, though constitutionally protected, is under subtle threat due to external political and ideological influences. The paper calls for a comprehensive reform strategy that includes teacher training, interdisciplinary modules on ethics and digital literacy, and institutional safeguards for academic independence. This empirical assessment underscores the need for Tamil Nadu’s higher education framework to evolve in sync with global transformations while upholding democratic and intellectual values. In this context, the study explores crucial and urgent issues that carry considerable relevance in today's rapidly evolving and globally connected environment, emphasizing their importance within the current international landscape.</p> |
| title | Strengthening Critical Thinking In Higher Education In Tamil Nadu: Navigating Misinformation, Artificial Intelligence Challenges, And Academic Freedom In A Changing Global Policy Landscape - An Empirical Assessment |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15872907 |