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The Inevitable and Unpredictable Role of Large Language Models in Education: A Commentary on Huettig and Christiansen
Ernesto Guerra1,2, Marcela Peña3,4, Roberto Araya1,2
1Institute of Education, Universidad de Chile.
Abstract:
This commentary critically complements a recent proposal that cognitive science can leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to counter declining literacy. While recognizing the educational potential of LLMs, we highlight a significant trade-off: their inherent design reduces users' direct engagement with written text, undermining deeper literacy skills, especially in young learners. Acknowledging this tension is essential for developing pedagogically sound interventions. Cognitive scientists and educators must jointly anticipate which cognitive capacities may weaken, identify critical skills needed in emerging multimodal contexts, and collaboratively devise instructional strategies to preserve the cognitive benefits humans derive specifically from sustained interaction with written language.
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