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Critical thinking and AI: Enhancing history teaching through ChatGPT simulations

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  • Juan Santamaria-Velasco
  • Aracelly Núñez-Naranjo
  • Ximena Morales-Urrutia

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This work investigates the incorporation of ChatGPT into history education to enhance critical thinking and promote student engagement. A qualitative research design was utilized in this study. The interactions of 40 students with ChatGPT, which mimicked conversations with Simón Bolívar, were examined. Thematic content analysis was used to assess these interactions. The results demonstrate significant progress in students' critical thinking skills, understanding of history, and overall participation. Students exhibited enhanced analytical capabilities and a deeper comprehension of historical events, particularly related to the concept of sustainable development. The results indicate that ChatGPT serves as a valuable resource for enhancing history education. Through the promotion of critical thinking and involvement, it contributes to the development of creative and inclusive educational settings. This research offers a detailed examination of the educational potential inherent in artificial intelligence, highlighting its capacity to revolutionize conventional history teaching methods and equip learners with the skills necessary to confront global challenges.

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  • Juan Santamaria-Velasco & Aracelly Núñez-Naranjo & Ximena Morales-Urrutia, 2025. "Critical thinking and AI: Enhancing history teaching through ChatGPT simulations," International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, Innovative Research Publishing, vol. 8(1), pages 564-575.
    • Handle: RePEc:aac:ijirss:v:8:y:2025:i:1:p:564-575:id:4403
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