Effects of an AI-supported inquiry model on AI literacy and authentic performance: A quasi-experimental study with preservice teachers

Created: 2026-08-01 | Tags: ai-literacyfaculty-developmentgenerative-aiefficacy-studyhigher-ed

Authors: Dongyun Cao, Yuting Yan, Anyuan Xiong, David Wicks Source: Computers and Education: AI, Vol 11 โ€” Open Access (CC BY 4.0)

Key Findings

Quasi-experimental study with 95 preservice teachers over 10 weeks. QUEST+AI model (Question, Understand, Engage, Solve, Teach) integrated with coached GenAI use. Experimental group showed higher overall AI literacy (largest gains in AI application, problem-solving, and emotion regulation). Also earned higher research proposal scores (partial ฮทยฒ=.137). Structured AI coaching can build AI literacy while improving discipline-relevant performance.

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