#Behaviorism

Amidst the rise of artificial intelligence, a recent thought-provoking essay has sparked global discussion about the transformation of learning in the age of ChatGPT and similar technologies. As AI becomes deeply woven into everyday life and education, some experts warn that schools—whether intentionally or not—are acting more like vocational training grounds, emphasizing task completion through technological shortcuts rather than the cultivation of critical thinking, original expression, and holistic intellectual growth. This trend, experts suggest, may have profound implications for Thai students, educators, and society at large (Psychology Today).

A recent analysis challenges the growing emphasis on “brain-based learning” in education, arguing that observable student behavior remains the definitive sign of learning – not neural imaging or neuroscience theories. As Thai schools increasingly adopt neuroscience language and training, the research offers a timely reminder that practical, classroom-based observation is the foundation of good teaching and sound assessment. This perspective, recently articulated in Psychology Today by an experienced cognitive science educator, reinforces a classic principle: it is performance, not pathology, that shows whether students are truly learning (Psychology Today).