Educational Equity in Cognitive Cultivation: Gamified Elements in AI-Based Learning and Students' Cognitive Construction
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Educational equity; Gamification; AIbased learning platforms; Cognitive construction; Metacognition.Abstract
The issue of educational equity has now received widespread attention. Although AI-based educational gamification platforms can provide personalised learning experiences, the differentiated mechanisms by which they influence different learners' cognitive and metacognitive development have not been fully revealed, which is of great significance for the realisation of educational equity. Through a literature review and theoretical integration, this paper systematically analyses the differences in cognitive engagement triggered by gamification elements and the multilayer mechanisms behind them. The analysis shows that identical gamification designs can produce markedly different behavioural responses and cognitive outcomes due to the complex interaction among platform mechanisms, contextual conditions, and individual learner differences. This paper proposes improvements to promote educational equity in three key dimensions. For inclusive design, emphasis should be placed on motivational incentives, cultural context, accessibility, and continuous improvement. In metacognitive scaffolding, platforms should introduce phased guidance and differentiated strategies, strengthen positive reinforcement for metacognitive behaviours, and empower teachers to provide targeted support. Regarding algorithmic transparency, educational platforms should establish clear, auditable, and accountable mechanisms, and increase transparency in disaggregated data.
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