ENG1502
Assignment 3 2025
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Due Date: 22 August 2025
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TEXT 1
AI in education: Will it bridge or widen South Africa’s learning divide?
By Thapelo Molefe
Molefe, T. (2025) AI in education: Will it bridge or widen South Africa‟s learning
divide?, Inside Education, 1 March. Available at: https://insideeducation.co.za/ai-in-
education-will-it-bridge-or-widen-south-africas-learning-divide/ (Accessed: 30 July
2025).
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is sparking both excitement and
concern in South Africa, as experts debate whether it will improve learning or deepen
inequalities.
Speaking at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla. Unesco’s Prof. Shafika Isaacs
warned that while AI offered new opportunities, it must be implemented responsibly.
―AI is not a magic solution for education’s challenges. If we are not careful, it could
reinforce inequalities rather than solve them,‖ Isaacs said.
The conference brought together policymakers, educators and researchers to
explore AI’s role in teaching, student support and administration.
While AI-driven tools are helping automate lesson planning, grading and even
tutoring, Isaacs cautioned against an overreliance on technology.
―We must ensure that AI in education serves public interest, not just commercial
priorities,‖ she added, highlighting concerns about AI bias, data privacy and ethical
use.
One of the biggest challenges raised at the lekgotla was AI’s lack of support for
African languages.
Prof. Vusi Marivate from the University of Pretoria emphasised the urgent need to
develop AI tools that recognised and processed local languages.
―If AI is only trained in English and dominant global languages, it will exclude millions
of African learners,‖ Marivate warned.
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Assignment 3 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: 22 August 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, 5 DIFFERENT TEXTS & ANSWERS PROVIDED
TEXT 1
AI in education: Will it bridge or widen South Africa’s learning divide?
By Thapelo Molefe
Molefe, T. (2025) AI in education: Will it bridge or widen South Africa‟s learning
divide?, Inside Education, 1 March. Available at: https://insideeducation.co.za/ai-in-
education-will-it-bridge-or-widen-south-africas-learning-divide/ (Accessed: 30 July
2025).
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is sparking both excitement and
concern in South Africa, as experts debate whether it will improve learning or deepen
inequalities.
Speaking at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla. Unesco’s Prof. Shafika Isaacs
warned that while AI offered new opportunities, it must be implemented responsibly.
―AI is not a magic solution for education’s challenges. If we are not careful, it could
reinforce inequalities rather than solve them,‖ Isaacs said.
The conference brought together policymakers, educators and researchers to
explore AI’s role in teaching, student support and administration.
While AI-driven tools are helping automate lesson planning, grading and even
tutoring, Isaacs cautioned against an overreliance on technology.
―We must ensure that AI in education serves public interest, not just commercial
priorities,‖ she added, highlighting concerns about AI bias, data privacy and ethical
use.
One of the biggest challenges raised at the lekgotla was AI’s lack of support for
African languages.
Prof. Vusi Marivate from the University of Pretoria emphasised the urgent need to
develop AI tools that recognised and processed local languages.
―If AI is only trained in English and dominant global languages, it will exclude millions
of African learners,‖ Marivate warned.
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