Leveraging Artificial Intelligence To Enhance Learning Outcomes In Mauritian Secondary Education: A Practical Framework For Grades 10 And 11

Abstract

 In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fundamental element in possessing better quality, efficient, and more inclusive educational opportunities in secondary schools. The deployment of AI across Mauritius must conform to established educational pedagogies and assessment methodologies, in accordance with the stringent criteria and regulatory standards of the National assessment framework for general education set forth by the Cambridge board of examinations. In that respect, the current paper explores the potential of AI to support learning amongst Grade 10 and Grade 11 students in the general education system. The objective of this paper is to propose a viable, teacher-friendly framework for the implementation of artificial intelligence within the prescribed curriculum, aimed at simultaneously supporting teaching, learning, and assessment, while remaining aligned with established educational standards and national education priorities. This study used a qualitative research methodology. The findings from the study indicate that AI-powered tools including adaptive learning environments, intelligent tutoring environments, automated feedback interfaces and learning analytics dashboards, indeed do engage students more, personalize their learning and allow educators to detect learning gaps without increasing teacher workload. The study illustrates that framing AI as a decision-support system, instead of a substitute for the instructor, leading to a more successful, sustainable, and pedagogically sound educational practice. The study provides a contextually-driven, AI integration model for Mauritian secondary education which supports progressive adoption, builds teacher capacity, considers the ethical use of AI and promotes alignment with the Education’s evaluation processes. The findings from this study, will provide policymakers, school leaders and teachers the information necessary to implement responsible AI for improved education, learning effectiveness and student outcomes.