Gachon University’s business administration team, 'Team Compass,' won the top prize at the 'K-Business Education Idea Contest' on August 25 for proposing a new university education model suited for the generative AI era.
According to Gachon University, students Yoon Jeong-jun, Kwon Jun-seok, and Jeong Hee-chan from the class of 2025 received high praise for their 'Thought Restoration Project,' which aims to enhance critical thinking skills in an increasingly AI-dependent educational environment.
The 'Thought Restoration Project' focuses on moving beyond simply accepting answers provided by AI, encouraging students to verify and analyze information independently.
The initiative aims to help students evolve from merely using AI to becoming 'AI Validators' who can verify and interpret results.
The curriculum is structured in stages: the first stage develops critical understanding of AI, the second enhances data verification skills, followed by a third stage involving practical projects specific to their majors, and a fourth stage focusing on global strategy education.
Additionally, the program incorporates digital badges to track learning outcomes and a performance management and feedback system to ensure sustainability in education.
Notably, the project can be implemented by redesigning existing courses without the need for large budgets or organizational restructuring.
AACSB and KERIS standards and case studies were referenced to enhance the model's validity and applicability in real-world settings.
Judges praised the project for addressing educational challenges in the generative AI era from a 'thought restoration' perspective and for integrating no-code tools, digital badges, and AI collaboration skills into a cohesive educational framework.
Team leader Yoon Jeong-jun stated, “In the generative AI era, it is crucial to not only have the skills to use AI but also the ability to question and verify the answers it provides. I am pleased that our efforts to find ways for students to actively develop verification skills within existing classes received such positive feedback.”
Meanwhile, Choi Sung-jun, dean of the College of Business, remarked, “It is significant that students have not only identified the demand for education but have also proposed directions for future business education.” He added that the students' ideas will be actively considered for future curriculum innovation and AI-integrated education models.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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