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Ireland's new Leaving Cert system, relying heavily on AI-vulnerable classwork, faces criticism for undermining academic integrity.
Ireland’s newly introduced Leaving Cert curriculum, which assigns 40% of final grades to class-based work, is drawing criticism from former principal Colm O'Rourke for being vulnerable to artificial intelligence.
He argues the system, developed years ago, is outdated and easily exploited by AI tools that can generate answers quickly without fostering genuine learning.
O'Rourke urges a shift toward individualized assessments like oral exams, practicals, and student presentations—methods used in subjects like art and language—to ensure academic integrity.
He notes that universities worldwide are moving away from similar marking systems due to cheating risks, calling for a fundamental update to how student achievement is measured in the age of rapid technological advancement.
El nuevo sistema Leaving Cert de Irlanda, que se basa en gran medida en el trabajo en clase vulnerable a la IA, enfrenta críticas por socavar la integridad académica.