报告人：胡祥恩（香港理工大学）

报告题目：Beyond Computation: Enhancing Mathematical Thinking with Generative AI（用生成式AI促进数学思维）

报告摘要：Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping mathematics education by providing personalized learning pathways, automating instructional content creation, and enhancing teaching effectiveness. This presentation critically examines how structured integration of GenAI into mathematics education—guided by rigorous research, innovation, and practical classroom applications—can foster deeper mathematical thinking. Four primary considerations are highlighted: the cognitive similarities between AI and human problem-solving processes, the capacity of AI to surpass human proficiency in specific mathematical tasks, challenges involved in aligning AI methods with robust pedagogical practices, and the importance of deliberate AI implementation to ensure authentic mathematical understanding.While GenAI offers promising opportunities for increased student accessibility, instructional efficiency, and learner engagement, it also raises significant ethical and educational concerns. These include risks of diminished critical thinking skills, algorithmic biases, and potential over-dependence on automated reasoning. This session directly addresses common misconceptions about AI’s role in mathematical education and defines essential educator competencies necessary for effectively managing AI-driven classrooms. By carefully balancing innovation and ethical considerations, the objective is to position GenAI as a supportive tool that enriches, rather than substitutes, human mathematical instruction and learning.The talk concludes by illustrating these principles through four practical case studies, specifically highlighting GenAI applications designed to enhance mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills.

报告时间：2025年3月18日（星期二）14:30-16:00

报告地点：科技楼706会议室

邀请人：sunbet中国官网

报告人简介：胡祥恩教授现为香港理工大学学习科学与技术系讲座教授，并担任该校高等教育研究与发展院院长。他的研究涉及心理学、电子与计算机工程等多个跨学科领域，着重于人类认知行为的数学建模、人工智能技术、计算机辅助教学系统以及分布式学习技术的开发与应用。在加入香港理工大学之前，胡教授曾在美国孟菲斯大学任教长达30年，担任心理学系、电气与计算机工程系以及计算机科学系教授，并在该校智能系统研究所担任高级研究员。同时，他领导了孟菲斯大学的高级分布式学习实验室。此外，他也曾担任华中师范大学心理学院院长及教授。胡教授的研究获得了国际多个知名科研机构的广泛认可和资助。他作为首席研究员主持的科研项目累计资助额超过1000万美元，作为合作研究员参与的项目资金则超过3000万美元。他积极推动学术交流与合作，深入探讨生成式人工智能在教育领域的应用及面临的挑战。胡教授还提出了创新的“苏格拉底式学习游乐场”（Socratic Playground for Learning，SPL）概念，致力于通过情景式的学习环境，促进学习者深层次的推理与人机互动。他尤其强调在教育领域平衡人类智慧与人工智能的重要性，提出人工智能应作为人类互动的有益补充，而非替代。胡祥恩教授于1978年至1987年在我们数理学院攻读本科及硕士学位（应用数学专业）和教学，在校期间扎实的数学学习为他未来的跨学科研究奠定了坚实的学术基础，也为他日后在心理学、电子与计算机工程领域的研究提供了重要支撑。