The pre-conference of the seventh Sino-German Didactics Dialogue on STEM Education in the Era of AI was held on Monday at East China Normal University in Shanghai, gathering over 30 scholars and experts worldwide to explore the transformations that artificial intelligence brings to educational philosophy, teaching practices and innovative talent development models.

The event is co-hosted by the Institute of International and Comparative Education at East China Normal University and the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education.

Scholars in attendance shared their latest research findings and practical experiences on topics such as the relationship between AI and student competencies, transformations in STEM education and the training of STEM teachers in the AI era, scientific literacy and more.

Olaf Koller, professor and managing director of research at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education highlighted and demonstrated the potential of using AI to improve students' writing skills.

Peng Zhengmei, professor at East China Normal University, pointed out that STEM education should not be limited to the transmission of ready-made knowledge, but should place greater emphasis on cultivating scientific methods, the process of inquiry and rational thinking. The "T4C Model" he proposed provided crucial theoretical support for reconstructing the goals of science education, teaching methods, and the logic of talent development in the AI era.

The dialogue has been held biennially since 2013, alternating between China and Germany. It has become an important platform for academic exchange and cooperation between China and other countries.

Chinese and German scholars also shared insights on other topics such as how China's experience in science education can be shared globally, and the underlying logic behind AI education models in various countries.