Dr Paulachan (front row, fourth from left) with academics and students
The Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR) and the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) jointly organised a talk titled Value-Based Education in the Age of AI on 3 September 2025. The session, held at UTAR Sungai Long Campus, featured distinguished speaker Dr Paulachan KJ from the Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology, Kerala, India.
Dr Paulachan delivering his talk
In his talk, Dr Paulchan shed light on the importance of embedding values into education at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of teaching and learning. He began by addressing common misconceptions about AI, emphasising that while AI has the potential to enhance education, it should never be perceived as a replacement for human values, creativity, and empathy.
He then outlined seven guiding principles for the use of AI in education, highlighting its purpose in helping students achieve meaningful educational goals. Dr Paulchan also raised ethical concerns surrounding AI, such as the risks of replicating ineffective practices, privacy issues, and the dangers of algorithmic bias. He reminded participants that technology must be employed responsibly to avoid undermining trust and fairness in education.
Concluding his talk, he emphasised the importance of upskilling in the age of AI and encouraged students to cultivate adaptability, ethical awareness, and critical thinking. The engaging session provided participants with new perspectives on balancing technological advancement with value-based learning, ensuring that AI serves as a complement rather than a substitute for human development.
Q&A session
Dr Paulachan receiving a token of appreciation from Faculty of Education Deputy Dean Dr Wei Chooi Yi and CMCR Chairperson Assoc Prof Dr Sharon Wilson
On 4 September 2025, Dr Paulachan delivered a talk titled Women's Empowerment and Language Proficiency. The session highlighted the vital role of education, language proficiency, and empowerment in shaping opportunities for women.
In his talk, Dr Paulachan reflected on women's education in Kerala during the 19th century and shared inspiring words from June Sarpong and Oprah Winfrey, emphasising that empowerment comes from within women themselves, not from external forces. He stressed that women's empowerment is essential for economic growth, social progress, and achieving gender equality.
He further referred to the Annual Status of Education Report 2023, which revealed that girls consistently outperformed boys in English, Mathematics, and Environmental Science, achieving a remarkable 75.54 per cent at the postgraduate level. He also discussed the impact of language proficiency, noting Kerala's higher female workforce participation and political empowerment, with women holding over 55 per cent of seats in local government bodies.
The talk concluded by highlighting Kerala's Kudumbashree Women's Empowerment Project as a shining example of how education, training, entrepreneurship, and progressive policies can drive inclusive leadership and advance women's empowerment in society.
Dr Paulachan (fourth from left) with the participants
Centre for Modern Languages and Literature (CMLL) Chairperson Dr Nadya Supian (right) presenting a token of appreciation to Dr Paulachan
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