Utilizing AI tools to achieve global citizenship

Cross-cultural collaboration and sustainable development goals awareness in higher education in the UAE

Bibliographic Data

ID22204941
AuthorsShahinaz Osman (0000-0002-0822-5576, Emirates College for Advanced Education, corresponding author), Rania Bashir (0009-0006-5122-5228), Reem Bashir (University of Bahri)
Year2026
Volume13
Pages102544
Publication date2026-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Sciences & Humanities Open (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2590-2911 • E-ISSN: 2590-2911
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.102544
OpenAlexW7128520848
LanguageEN
References cited25

This study examines the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to promote global citizenship and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through cross-cultural collaboration programs in higher education. Employing a qualitative Delphi method, the research gathered insights from 15 expert faculty and instructors across diverse disciplines (education technology, humanities, social sciences, and IT). The analysis of Delphi rounds and expert interviews revealed several key findings. Experts widely recognize AI's capacity to foster intercultural dialogue and facilitate inclusive learning across cultures, as well as its ability to simulate SDG challenges to build empathy. The study also highlighted key areas where AI could be integrated. The top strategies identified were the use of AI in cross-cultural, project-based learning and the incorporation of AI tools into curricula focused on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. However, significant ethical concerns, including algorithmic bias, digital equity, and the need for culturally responsive AI tools, were highlighted. Furthermore, faculty resistance, often stemming from insufficient training, emerged as a significant barrier to practical implementation

Curriculum · Delphi · Delphi method · Education for sustainable development · Global citizenship · Higher education · Sustainable development · Global Education and Multiculturalism · Global Educational Policies and Reforms · Sustainability in Higher Education

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