JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING RESEARCH
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING RESEARCH

An AI in the Triad: A Conceptual Model for Augmenting Collaborative Idea Construction with Generative AI

Siaw Hai Ng (Bau Education Office, Sarawak, 94000, Malaysia)



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Publish Date
10 Feb 2026

Abstract

The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into educational settings   necessitates a paradigm shift for collaborative learning, as established frameworks remain undertheorized for non-human agents. Extending the empirically grounded Collaborative Idea Construction (CIC) model and its stable peer roles (MKP, PA, DP), this paper proposes the AI- Enhanced CIC (AI-CIC) framework. GenAI is conceptualized as a novel 'Peer Apprentice' rather than a simple tool. This intervention reshapes human social architecture, transforming the Peer Assistant into an 'AI Validator' and elevating the More Knowledgeable Peer to a 'Metacognitive Facilitator.' Consequently, the collaborative workflow is hypothesized to become more linear. The AI-CIC model offers a theory-driven framework with testable propositions regarding emergent socio-technical roles and workflow shifts. It provides a foundation for future empirical research and informs pedagogical strategies for facilitating critical human-AI interaction.

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jelr

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JELR is an open access Journal and publishes a scientific paper on the results of the study and review of the literature in the field of education after double-blind peer review. JELR publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the ...