UK schools embrace AI: First teacherless class launched in London

Technology is increasingly permeating our daily activities, and education is no exception. In the United Kingdom, the first experimental project that could forever change the approach to teaching is about to start. David Game College, a prestigious private school in London, is opening the first teacherless class. In this innovative class, traditional teachers will be replaced by advanced artificial intelligence systems that will monitor student progress and adjust the programme to their individual needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been entering various aspects of our lives for years, including medicine, and now it is starting to revolutionise education as well. Many experts believe that AI can transform the way we learn and impart knowledge. The teacherless class, based on advanced AI systems, aims not only to ease the teaching process but also to adapt it to the individual needs of students.

Traditionally, teachers impart knowledge to all students similarly, but not every student learns simultaneously. AI can recognize students' strengths and weaknesses and adjust the material in real time to teach more effectively. Thus, the teacherless class focuses on a personalised approach to education, where technology adapts to the pace and style of each student’s learning.

While the advantages of this solution are clear, there are also concerns. Critics fear that the automation of teaching may impoverish the relationships between students and teachers, which often play a key role in the learning process.

The United Kingdom is becoming a pioneer in the introduction of new technologies in education. David Game College, a private school in London, will open in September the country’s first class where students will learn without the involvement of a traditional teacher. Instead, their education will be managed by an advanced artificial intelligence system that adjusts the curriculum to the individual needs of each student.

In this class, 20 students preparing for GCSE exams will use AI platforms and virtual reality headsets. These modern tools not only analyse student progress but also identify areas where additional help is needed. The students' strengths will be reinforced at the end of the term, while weaknesses will be continuously improved.

It is worth noting that students will not be completely deprived of support. The class will have so-called learning coaches, who will monitor student behaviour and support them in subjects where AI might struggle, such as art or sex education.