Case ReportPublished participatory researchSep. 2025
AAB-CASE-2025-RV-040
Secondary Students as Co-Researchers on Generative AI in Learning: Empowering Youth to Shape National Education Policy
UKICER 2025 Scotland YPCR project.
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Implementation
University + SQA + schools
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Learning context
In-school (K–12)
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AI role
Co-creator
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Outcome signal
Student voice
Registry Facets
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Education Level
- 9-12
Subject Area
- Policy
- AI literacy
Use Case Type
- Participatory research
Stakeholder Group
- Students
- Policymakers
AI Capability Type
- Generative AI
Implementation Model
- System-level guidance
Evidence Type
- Qualitative
Outcomes Domain
- Student voice
Implementing Organization
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Organization Type
University + SQA + schools
Location
Scotland, UK
Primary Facilitator Role
Adult mentors + YPCR leads
Learning Context
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Setting Type
- In-school (K–12)
Session Format
Youth-led focus groups + joint analysis
Duration
Project cycle
Group Size
8 YPCR, 50 peers
Devices
GenAI as policy topic
Constraints
- Regional
- Self-selected youth
Learner Profile
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Age Range
16–18 + peers
Prior AI Exposure Assumed
High GenAI experimentation
Prior Programming Background Assumed
Varies
Educational Intent
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Primary Learning Goals
- Youth as co-researchers
- Map peer norms on GenAI
- Inform national policy
Secondary Learning Goals
- Model participatory governance
What This Was Not
- Not census
AI Tool Description
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Tool Type
GenAI in schools (discourse)
AI Role
- Co-creator
Languages
Scotland
User Interaction Model
- Peer-led discussion
Safeguards
- Anonymize peers
- Credit youth
- Safe facilitation on cheating topics
Activity Design
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Activity Flow
- Train YPCR
- Run groups
- Analyze
Human Vs AI Responsibilities
- Youth voice drives themes
Scaffolding Strategies
- Mentored youth leadership
Observed Challenges
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Educators Reported
- Policy confusion
- Ban vs integrate tension
Design Adaptations
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Adaptations
- SQA partnership pathway
Reported Outcomes
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Engagement
- Authentic peer-led data
Learning Signals
- Cautious optimism; want teaching not only rules
Educators Reflection
Youth-informed GenAI policy model.
Ethical & Privacy Considerations
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Privacy
- Focus group ethics
- Safeguarding
Evidence Type
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Evidence
- Activity documentation
- Practitioner observation
Relevance to Research
12
Potential Research Use
- Institutionalize YPCR
- Track policy uptake
Relevant Research Domains
- Student voice
- GenAI policy
Case Status
13
Case Status
- Completed
AAB Classification Tags
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Age
Secondary
Setting
Scotland
AI Function
Policy discourse
Pedagogy
Participatory
Risk Level
Medium
Data Sensitivity
Medium
Registry Metadata
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Case ID
AAB-CASE-2025-RV-040
Publication Status
Published participatory research
Tags
case9-12Scotland, UKSystem-level guidanceGenerative AIPolicyAI literacyParticipatory research