Conceptual Understanding Research Articles

Endodontic access cavity training using artificial teeth and Simodont® dental trainer: A comparison of student performance and acceptance

AbstractIntroductionCompetency in endodontic access cavity preparation requires key motor skills, good conceptual understanding, along with an appreciation of 3‐dimensional pulp chamber anatomy. These are traditionally learned using natural or artificial teeth (AT) mounted within a phantom head (PH). Simodont® (Nissin Dental Products INC, JPN) is a haptic virtual reality simulator (HVRS) and offers an alternative to AT for training.AimsThis study aimed to (1) evaluate the evolution in the performance of learners trained to prepare access cavities incorporating Simodont (test group) against learners trained on AT mounted within PH (control group), (2) determine learner acceptability of HVRS.MethodologyForty dental students, with no prior endodontic training, were given instruction and video demonstration of access cavity preparation using a mandibular left 1st molar AT (LL6). Thereafter, they prepared an access cavity on PH mounted AT LL6. This provided a baseline record of performance. Participants were randomly assigned to the test or control groups. The test group (n = 22) trained using Simodont: preparing a virtual tooth LL6 for a period of 60 minutes with instructor feedback. The control group (n = 18) trained using AT LL6 on a PH for 60 minutes with instructor feedback. Subsequently, learners from both groups prepared an access cavity on an AT LL6 in a PH. This provided a re‐evaluation record. Two calibrated examiners graded the teeth from the baseline and re‐evaluation using rubric criteria; assigning scores with a grading range from 0 to 17. The examiners were blinded to which group the teeth belonged. Change in performance was determined by calculating the difference in assessment grade from baseline to re‐evaluation. Scores which improved by 3 or more units were labelled improvers, all other scores were described as non‐improvers.ResultsWithin the test group, the numbers of improvers were 5 (23%) versus 7 (39%) in the control group The difference failed to indicate statistical significance (p = .315). The Cohen kappa values for intra and inter‐examiner agreement were 1.00 and 0.73 respectively.ConclusionThe evolution of skills in learners trained using Simodont is comparable to those trained using AT. It is, therefore, reasonable to use Simodont, which was acceptable to learners, as an adjunct to AT for endodontic access cavity training.

Economic Literacy and Human Development through Technology-Based Economic Education for Generation Z Students

Economic literacy and human development are two fundamental aspects in the effort to create a prosperous and competitive society. This study aims to explore the influence of economic literacy on human development through technology-based economic education for Generation Z students. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, 43 students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Negeri Makassar participated in this research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The findings revealed that while most students possess a good basic understanding of economic concepts, challenges remain in applying these concepts to real-life situations. Technology in education has proven instrumental in enhancing economic understanding through tools like market simulations and e-learning platforms. However, key obstacles include unequal technological infrastructure, particularly in remote areas, and limited teacher competence in effectively integrating technology into the curriculum. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensure that economic literacy can significantly contribute to human development and the competitiveness of Generation Z in the future.

Comparative Analysis of Content, Organization, and Presentation of Mathematical Concepts in Canadian and Japanese Grade Fifth Textbooks

The purpose of this study was to examine how Canadian and Japanese fifth-grade mathematics textbooks addressed the topics, rote learning by memorization and conceptual understanding facets of teaching. Based on the comparison, it appears that both textbooks cover the required content for a grade 5 student based on the curriculum in the intended subject area. Regarding topics covered and content presentation, the Japanese textbook provides a more engaging and, overall, more successful approach to teaching student’s mathematical content. With student-driven differentiated instruction and open-ended questions, students can better engage with learning through an easy-to-follow textbook filled. With extras, students have the information they require to solve questions and understand examples. Elements of visual design once again predominate within the Japanese math textbook through the various characters, visual aids, and overall colour choice for the visual aspect of the textbook promote student engagement and help create positive emotions in mathematical content, which helps students create better learning relationships with the content being taught. Overall, the research finds that regarding the impact of students learning through the textbooks, the Japanese textbook has the advantage for student learning. However, from a teaching perspective, the Japanese open-ended student lead approach is more complex, which means if not properly taught, it could limit the success of the textbook and student learning. The Ontario textbook is still a comparable book, but making the textbook more engaging visually could improve students' overall performance when being taught with this book in the classroom.

Affordances in music education

The affordances of objects in music education, such as tablets or musical toys, necessitate a domain-specific conceptual understanding to guide perception and bodily action, extending utilitarian values toward musical and educational goals. This article explores the concept of affordances in music education and elucidates the application of various types of affordances—specifically, cognitive, educational, mental, affective, and social—in the contexts of teaching and learning music. Several characteristics of affordances in music education were observed: (1) music serves as a form of communication, enabling learners to transcend established protocols in human interactions; (2) music is intertwined with the transmission of sociocultural and aesthetic values, as evidenced by historically informed musical practices and traditions; (3) engagement in music-making nurtures learners’ creativity and personal growth, fostering experiences that can be transferable; (4) music learning reveals individuals’ emotional capacities and expressiveness; and (5) music-making entails collaborative work, facilitating the development of interpersonal relationships and the construction of a community rooted in the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Practical recommendations for enhancing affordances in music education can heighten its awareness to music educators and foster explicit learning design in the development of educational tools. These suggestions have the potential to unlock possibilities that may otherwise remain unrealized.

Essays as “clinical” pedagogy: a Hegelian approach to essay writing

ABSTRACT Current debates in clinical legal education (CLE) exclude essay writing as a legitimate form of “clinical” pedagogy. This article argues that essay writing should be classified as a form of CLE due to its potential to mirror legal practice and enhance students’ reflective capacities. By incorporating Hegelian dialectical reasoning, the paper proposes a structured approach to legal essay writing that includes thesis, antithesis and synthesis. This method encourages students to engage deeply with legal arguments, reflecting on their merits and counterarguments. The dialectical approach aligns with constructivist teaching methodologies, promoting critical thinking and practical skills relevant to legal practice and beyond. The article outlines the theoretical basis of this model and provides a practical framework for its implementation in legal education. It further connects this pedagogical strategy to the development of transferable skills that prepare students for professional legal environments. Through this dialectical method, the paper advocates a more holistic and nuanced understanding of legal concepts, bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application, and, thus, making the case for the incorporation of Hegel-inspired essay writing into the definition of CLE.

The Effect of STAD-Cooperative Learning Model with Concept Maps in Promoting Students’ Self-Efficacy and Conceptual Understanding of Thermochemistry

The research sought to explore how employing the Student Team Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning model, along with concept maps, impacts the enhancement of students' self-efficacy and grasp of thermochemistry concepts. This study employed a quasi-experimental approach using a pretest-posttest control group design. It was carried out among 127 11th-grade science students from MAN 1 Bengkulu City, chosen through cluster random sampling. The information was gathered by utilizing self-efficacy questionnaires and conceptual understanding tests and was analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). The findings indicated that the obtained p-value was less than 0.05 (p<0.05), revealing a statistically significant difference in self-efficacy and conceptual understanding between students in the experimental and control groups. This suggests that students in the experimental group showed greater enhancements in self-efficacy and conceptual understanding when compared to those in the controlled group. Thus, These findings revealed that STAD-cooperative learning with concept maps had a better influence in enhancing self-efficacy and student conceptual understanding of thermochemistry.

Study of Students' Difficulties and Conceptual Understanding of the Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Organic Compound Elements

The study examines the learning difficulties and understanding of concepts faced by 28 chemistry students in organic compound element analysis courses using the RADEC learning model. The results showed a moderate increase in understanding. Still, several factors contributed to the low understanding, such as 28% of students reporting difficulty with Kjeldahl material, 24% with Dumas topics, 5% with Lassaigne destruction topics, 9% with Kjeldahl and Dumas topics, and 5% with digestion, distillation, and titration. Additionally, 24% of students did not understand the meaning of the questions, the lecture material's delivery, and the writing of reaction equations. Lack of preparation, such as reading before lectures, also contributed to low understanding.

How Are The Science Process Skills of Prospective Science Teacher Students: Studies in Inorganic Chemistry and Gender

Prospective teacher students must be able to design practicums so that the learning process is meaningful. The skills that students develop in carrying out scientific discoveries, namely applying concepts, rules, and characteristics that exist in science, are called science process skills (SPS). Therefore, in building students' knowledge, students must have process skills in teaching so they can teach effectively and must have a good understanding of concepts and strong process skills. This research aims to describe the SPS of prospective science education teacher students through inorganic chemistry courses after going through learning with the discovery learning model. This research uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design one-shot case study research method. The research results show that student SPS as a whole is in the high category with an average percentage of 59.71%. SPS analysis in classes A, B, and C, respectively, has an average percentage of 58.23%, 62.66%, and 58.24% in the high category. SPS analysis based on gender shows that the respective percentage of male students is 53.89% with the medium category for women and 59.81% for the high category.

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Project-Based Seamless Learning Model on Concept Understanding

Aims: The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of project-based seamless learning model on concept understanding. Study Design: The research method used quantitative experimental design. Methodology: The research method used quasi experiment with research design nonequivalent pretest posttest group design, where there is an experimental group and a control group, the experimental group is given treatment and there is no treatment on the control group. The research subjects were 160 people, 80 people in the experimental group and 80 people in the control group. Data collection using tests conducted pretest and posttest. Data analysis used normality test, homogeneity test and independent sample t test. Results: The results of research and discussion, it can be concluded that there is an effective project-based seamless learning model on concept understanding. Based on the results of hypothesis testing on the posttest, the value on the posttest of the experimental group and the control group obtained a significance value of 0.002 <0.050. And also the difference in the average posttest score of the experimental group is 84.06, greater than the lower control group of 80.56. This proves that there are differences caused by the application of the learning model in the two groups. The experimental group used a project-based seamless learning model while the control group used a conventional model. Conclusion: there is the effectiveness of project-based seamless learning model on concept understanding. The hope is that the project-based seamless learning model can be applied at various levels of educational institutions or in various subject matters so that the quality of learning will be even better and continue to improve rapidly.

A Study on the Impact of Instruction Language on Academic Achievement in Higher Education

The impact of the language of instruction on academic achievement is a critical issue, particularly in multilingual settings. This study investigates how using French as the medium of instruction affects the academic performance of first-year physics and chemistry students at Moroccan universities. The research, conducted at Mohamed I and Abdelmalek Essaadi Universities, involved 365 students and 20 teachers. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. We conducted a correlation analysis to examine the relationship between French proficiency and academic performance in physics and chemistry. A frequency analysis identified common difficulties students face when studying these subjects in French. An ANOVA determined if using French as the medium of instruction significantly impacts academic performance. The results show a significant relationship between students' proficiency in French and their academic performance in science subjects taught in French. Our analysis indicates that instruction in a non-native language has a negative impact on academic success. Many students expressed discomfort with French, citing difficulties with scientific vocabulary and comprehension. Teachers corroborated these challenges, noting that students' limited French proficiency impedes their understanding of complex scientific concepts, contributing to higher failure rates. Additionally, a strong positive correlation was found between French language proficiency and academic performance in physics and chemistry. Students with lower proficiency in French tend to have poorer academic performance in these subjects.

Coercive control of older adults in filial relationships: a hybrid concept analysis

Purpose This study aims to synthesise published evidence relating to filial coercive control to generate an understanding of this under-explored concept. This paper identifies its defining characteristics and explores the circumstances under which the phenomenon manifests in the lives of older adults. Design/methodology/approach A scoping review methodology was adopted to guide the literature review, while a concept analysis methodology guided data extraction and analysis. Drawing on Rodgers’s (1989) evolutionary concept analysis method, a co-constructed research methodology was developed for this study. Findings The concept of filial coercive control was understood in the context of the following antecedents: ageist norms, a parental relationship (both biological and non-biological), physical proximity and the controlling characteristics and tendencies of the abusive adult child. The defining attributes included the exercise of power through control, dependency and entrapment, isolation and confinement and fear and intimidation. Using the dominant themes, models and contrary cases were constructed to illustrate the findings. Originality/value Existing bodies of theory fail to adequately describe the phenomenon of filial coercive control adequately; as a consequence, a co-constructed concept analysis was conducted. A tentative operational definition and a conceptual model are proposed providing a starting point for future research and informing professional practice and education.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning dan Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Biologi Siswa SMA Bunda Hati Kudus

In the era of globalization marked by the presence of Society 5.0, education faces new challenges. One of the essential skills that students need to have is critical thinking. The discovery learning learning model is considered effective in fostering students' critical thinking skills, so that it can improve their understanding of concepts. This study aims to determine the influence of the discovery learning model and creative thinking skills on the understanding of biology concepts of SMA Bunda Hati Kudus students. The research method used is a quantitative method. The population of this study used 160 students in class XI science of Bunda Hati Kudus High School for the 2022/2023 school year. The sample used was 64 people. Hypothesis testing using MANOVA and ANOVA techniques with a significance level of 0.05. The results of the study show that the application of the discovery learning learning model significantly improves the understanding of concepts, critical thinking skills, and creative thinking skills of SMA Bunda Hati Kudus students. Statistical analysis with the F test showed a very significant difference (p < 0.05) between the group of students who used the discovery learning model and the group that used the direct learning model. These findings indicate that the discovery learning model can be an effective alternative to improve the quality of student learning

Into the Buzzing World: Integrating Artwork with Fieldwork to Learn About Bees

This article describes a pedagogical approach that integrated artistic expression with experiential fieldwork to enhance pupils’ learning of bees. Initially, pupils were tasked with creating an artwork of a bee or bees based on their preconceived notions, allowing teachers to identify their prior ideas of bees. Afterward, an immersive field activity was conducted to provide pupils with an opportunity to close-up observe live honey and native bees in canola fields and their pollination processes. Through teacher-guided explorations, pupils systematically inspected the morphology of various bee species, relating their external structures to associated functions. The fieldwork allowed for detailed observations of bees’ features, such as the proboscis, antennae, and legs, and their roles in nectar collection and pollen distribution. In addition, exposure to honey and native bees informed pupils of the differences in their stinging, nesting and sociality. Pupils’ summative reflections post-fieldwork suggest that the immersive fieldwork enabled multi-sensory modes of learning barely available in a traditional classroom setting. By juxtaposing the new insights from field observations with the prior ideas of bees embodied in their initial artworks, pupils achieved gains in both their conceptual understandings and perceptual knowledge about bees. Pupils acknowledged deeper understandings of bee anatomy, pollination processes and the diversity within bee species. This approach to learning about bees epitomizes the value of empirical investigation for advancing pupils’ scientific practices and understanding life science core ideas of how animals' external structures fulfill various functions and of how plants and pollinators are interdependent, as highlighted in <i>the Next Generation Science Standards</i>. The integration of artwork creation and experiential fieldwork exemplifies an effective pedagogical approach for enhancing pupils' engagement and learning of biological ideas.

Teaching mathematical concepts based on the principle of "Consistency in Explanation"

This paper explores the importance and methods of achieving "self-consistency" in the teaching of mathematical concepts. It first emphasizes the central role of mathematical concepts in learning mathematics and, through the example of teaching the eccentricity of an ellipse, points out the complexity of understanding mathematical concepts. Then, by exploring the history of "eccentricity," the paper demonstrates the human conventions and historical development behind mathematical concepts, highlighting the need for teachers to delve into the origins and meanings of concepts in their teaching. The paper proposes four strategies to achieve "self-consistency": sorting out the history of mathematical development, finding applications of mathematics in daily life, rebuilding connections between mathematical knowledge, and utilizing perspectives from other disciplines. Finally, the paper argues that "self-consistency" is not only a teaching method but also a teaching philosophy, aimed at helping students gain a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.

The Impact of Vocabulary Clustering on Facilitating Vocabulary Development Among Saudi EFL Learners

The current study sought to investigate how organizing new vocabulary through semantic, ‎thematic, or unrelated sets could affect the learning process among Saudi EFL learners. The ‎majority of EFL teachers and materials writers seem to introduce and cluster new words according to a ‎particular type of semantic relationship (e.g., vegetables, body organs, car parts, or house parts) or a thematical relationship (e.g., a hotel room reservation, visiting a doctor's clinic, going to the post office, or at the train station). ‎Participants in the current research were 149 EFL students from the Preparatory Year Program (PYP) at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMISIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The design of this study was a pretest-treatment and posttest-delayed post-test. Two ‎types of clustering of new vocabulary were explored: semantically related sets and semantically ‎unrelated sets, which were constructed to identify how organizing new vocabulary could affect ‎the learning process among Saudi EFL learners. The findings of the study showed that both semantically ‎related (SR) and semantically unrelated (SU) sets ‎ seemed to help in learning new words. Nonetheless, ‎those new words behaved differently one week after the treatment. Moreover, the SR group scored significantly better on both delayed tests than ‎their ‎counterparts. Furthermore, the study's outcomes failed to indicate any interfering effect of ‎teaching and studying semantically relevant terms simultaneously in an actual classroom setting.‎ This study concluded with recommendations for teaching and learning programs to ‎develop ‎students' conceptual understanding of organizing new vocabulary that affects the learning ‎process among Saudi EFL learner’s context.‎

Impact of basic artificial intelligence (AI) course on understanding concepts, literacy, and empowerment in the field of AI among students

AbstractWith the development of information technologies and information processing methods, it is important to provide high‐quality education in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The study aims to investigate the impact of an educational course on AI on the comprehension of concepts, literacy, and empowerment in the field of AI among students of higher educational institutions. The experiment involved 125 students from Hohai University in China. As a result of taking the training course, students were able to improve their understanding of concepts (increasing their average score from 6.33 to 9.69), literacy (from 2.94 to 3.99), and empowerment (from 3.90 to 4.04) in AI. The resulting data statistically confirmed the effectiveness of the developed course for improving confidence in the field of AI. The training module can be applied to improve confidence in the field of AI for students in various careers, as information competence is important these days and increases the success of graduates in employment. When it comes to further research, the encouraging results of this study suggest opportunities for promoting this training program among a diverse group of participants. To confirm the effectiveness of the developed course, it can be conducted among students in schools and other educational institutions, reducing it to even more basic if necessary.

A Framework for Using GenAI to Support Student Engagement in Interdisciplinary Learning from Self-determination Theory

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an interdisciplinary field, including mathematics, sciences, psychology, linguistics, sociology, and engineering (Bisconti et al., 2023; Chen, 2020; Zhuang et al., 2020). The development of its technologies requires experts from various disciplines. In education, generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT and Dall-E facilitate interdisciplinary learning by breaking down barriers between disciplines and enabling students to see connections across different disciplines, resulting in a more holistic understanding of complex concepts. The tools enable students from different disciplines to collaborate on projects by combining their diverse knowledge and skills (Chiu, 2023, 2024; Chiu et al., 2023). For example, in STEAM education, students who are weak at coding can develop simple applications by asking GitHub Copilot, which generates specific code suggestions including variables, classes, and methods based on their situations. Those who are poor in art designs, can ask t Dall-E to generate visuals, fostering an interdisciplinary approach. Therefore, students can use the tools to complement the knowledge gaps they have because they have instant access to information and resources related to other disciplines (Kusters et al., 2020; Peters et al., 2023). Students become more adaptable, open, flexible, and innovative in their thinking. These enhance critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving skills in students. This interdisciplinary learning using AI also fosters a sense of curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas, which are essential skills for success in the AI era, better preparing students to address real-world problems and excel in a variety of disciplines. Most related current studies focus on how GenAI affects assessment and essay-based assignments (Chiu, 2024; Xia et al., 2024). However, student engagement in using GenAI tools in completing interdisciplinary learning remains unclear. Student engagement is a multi-dimensional concept generally considered to include behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic components (Chiu, 2021; Fredricks, 2011), which can be explained by self-determination theory (SDT) through needs satisfaction (autonomy: feel having choices; competence: feel capable; relatedness: feel relevant) (Chiu, 2021; Ryan and Deci, 2020). This mixed-methods study investigated how GenAI tools engage students in interdisciplinary learning from SDT perspectives. The two main research questions are: RQ1: How is needs satisfaction related to student engagement in interdisciplinary learning? RQ2: How do GenAI tools satisfy students three SDT needs?. The participants were 310 university students from various academic major backgrounds (sciences: 72; engineering: 78; social sciences: 79; art: 76; others: five). All of them attended a 3-hour workshop on how to use GenAI in completing a project under the topic of sustainability. The participants tried different GenAI tools, and discussed how they completed the project. A questionnaire with validated itemswas used to examine how GenAI tools satisfy their needs for competency in a sustainability project (RQ1) (Chiu, 2024). Three iterative cycles of group interviews were conducted with randomly selected 30 participants to understand the roles and affordances of GenAI in interdisciplinary learning (RQ2). The quantitative findings suggested that during interdisciplinary learning, GenAI can satisfy student needs by fostering classification and generalization skills (grouping knowledge), encouraging unpacking model and solution skills (revising thinking), and providing alternative intelligence (inspiring with new ideas). The qualitative findings from this study were used to propose a framework for using GenAI to support interdisciplinary learning. The framework also visualizes the roles and affordances of GenAI in the learning.

PENGEMBANGAN MICROLEARNING VIDEO 360° PADA FENOMENA KONTRAKSI PANJANG

Currently educators are faced with great challenges, where educators are required to develop human resources by utilizing technology, especially in modern physics learning in the era of Society 5.0. This research aims to design and develop a 360° video microlearning that is feasible to use as a learning media for modern physics courses on the topic of length contraction to support effective learning in class. This research is a type of development research using the ASSURE model. In this study, the sample used consisted of 60 respondents taken from 1 class of physics education students and 1 class of UNJ physics students. This study shows that the use of 360° videos significantly improves students' understanding of complex physics concepts and increases their involvement in the learning process. The impact can be seen from the improvement of learning quality that creates an interactive and engaging learning experience. The final product of this research is a 360° video presented using the YouTube platform and can be accessed easily by students using supporting electronic devices. The 360° video has gone through the feasibility test stage to media experts and material experts. The results of the product feasibility test by media experts with a percentage of 93.75% get the results of "Very Feasible", as well as by material experts with a percentage of 87.5% get the results of "Very Feasible".

Students’ understanding of lithosphere and pedosphere concepts at the end of lower secondary school in Slovenia

Students’ understanding of lithosphere and pedosphere concepts at the end of lower secondary school in Slovenia

Students as collaborative partners

In contemporary society, Artificial Intelligence (AI) pervades numerous facets of our lives and is likely to impact many sectors and professions, including education. Tertiary-level students in particular face challenges regarding the use of AI for studies and assessment, including limited understanding of AI tools, as well as a lack of deep critical engagement with AI for learning (Shibani et al., 2024). To respond to emerging developments in generative AI, the recent Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) report suggests tertiary-level learning and assessments be designed to foster responsible and ethical use of AI (Lodge et al., 2023). This involves the development of AI literacy among students to engage with AI in critical, ethical ways that aid their learning and not hinder it. Our project aims to narrow the AI literacy gap among students from diverse study backgrounds by providing foundational knowledge and developing critical skills for practical use of AI tools for learning and professional practice, in collaboration with students and academics as part of a Students as Partners (SAP) initiative. Staff bring expertise in AI critical engagement and students bring practical, first-hand experiences of learning in this collaboration, supported by the university’s SAP program. Building on the current UNESCO recommendations for the use of generative AI in education (UNESCO, 2023) and prior theoretical frameworks on AI literacy (Chiu et al., 2024; Ng, et al., 2021; Southworth et al., 2023) we target key skills that higher education students should develop to meaningfully engage with AI. By creating accessible and engaging resources, such as instructional videos and comprehensive guides on generative AI applications like ChatGPT and ways to prompt for enhancing learning, we introduce existing AI tools and teach students to use them effectively, promoting a hands-on learning environment. Using learning design principles, the developed curriculum will be presented in an AI Literacy module on a Canvas site, with supporting instruction workshopped with student participants for evaluation. Student cohorts recruited from diverse disciplines will pilot and assess the effectiveness of the program, and qualitative methods such as focus groups and interviews will be used for evaluation of our intervention and continuous improvements. Findings will inform tertiary students’ current level of AI literacy and the effectiveness of interventions to improve key skills beyond their disciplinary knowledge, better preparing them for life beyond university. Indeed, the implementation of similar AI literacy courses has demonstrated statistically significant improvements in AI literacy and understanding of AI concepts amongst university students (Kong, Cheung, & Zhang, 2021). Our approach underscores the importance of relational engagement in higher education with students as partners (Matthews, 2018) and participatory design with students in a topic that is significant in the current age of AI (Laupichler et al., 2022). The course's flexibility to be accessed directly or embedded into other curricula ensures scalability and broader impact, solidifying the validity of our multifaceted approach. Through utilising relevant research methodologies and learning design principles, we endeavour to create an AI literacy course that is robust, accessible, educational, and engaging to use by tertiary-level students from diverse study backgrounds.