The Core Competency Requirements of University Students in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and the Direction of Educational Reform
Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v7i6.4163
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the job market, challenging college students' competencies and higher education systems. This study employs a literature review, 155 questionnaires, and 16 semi-structured interviews to assess students' competency needs and their alignment with educational offerings in the AI era. Findings reveal AI's dual impact: 72% and 46% of respondents note improved efficiency and new jobs, while 66.67% and 61.9% express concerns over job displacement and skill demands, with 48.61% lacking programming knowledge and 66.67% lacking adaptability. The proposed "Five Forces Model" (thinking, learning, expression, creativity, perception) advocates curriculum reform, school-enterprise collaboration, and practical projects. An 84% employment rate from a job-seeking training camp confirms this approach's viability. Despite limitations in sample scope and qualitative depth, the study offers a theoretical and practical framework for AI-era talent development, urging education to align with market needs to boost student competitiveness.
Keywords
AI empowerment era, core competence of college students, five forces model, education reform, employment market
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