A Study on the Integration Pathways of Lifelong Learning and Ideological-Political Education Empowered by Artificial Intelligence

Sun Zhila; Lai Lu

doi:10.30560/ier.v8n3p83

Sun Zhila Geely University of China, China
Lai Lu Wuhou Community Education College, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/ier.v8n3p83

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, lifelong learning, ideological and political education, integration pathways

Abstract

With the rapid advancement of information technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated all sectors of society, profoundly transforming the ways in which individuals learn, work, and live. The concept of lifelong learning has increasingly taken root, emerging as a necessary strategy for individuals to adapt to a rapidly changing society. Ideological and political education (IPE), as a critical component in cultivating socialist builders and successors, is encountering unprecedented opportunities and challenges in the new era. This paper conducts an in-depth exploration of the value implications of integrating lifelong learning and IPE under the empowerment of AI. It proposes specific integration strategies from multiple dimensions, including educational philosophy, resource allocation, pedagogical methods, and evaluation systems. The aim is to leverage the strengths of AI to foster the coordinated development of lifelong learning and IPE, ultimately contributing to the cultivation of a new generation of talents who possess both solid academic knowledge and high moral integrity.

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