World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue IV (April 2026), pp.453-458
LEA M. FERNANDO, LPT
Teacher I, San Isidro Elementary School
Masbate, Philippines
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between AI tool reliance and learners’ comprehension and cognitive engagement in San Isidro Elementary School. A quantitative correlational research was used involving 22 learners through a purposive sampling, where learners surveyed are ones who has access with the use of AI tools. Data were collected using likert-scale checklist questionnaire and the results of PHIL-IRI as of the end of school year 2025-2026. The data were analyzed using mean and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results revealed a moderate level of AI tool reliance, a frustration level of comprehension and a moderate level of cognitive engagement of the KS2 learners at San Isidro Elementary School. Further more, findings resulted as having significant moderate negative relationship between AI tool reliance and Comprehension, and a not statistically significant moderate negative relationship between AI tool reliance and cognitive engagement.
The study revealed that when there is increase in AI tool reliance there are highly likely a decrease in learners’ comprehension and cognitive engagement, however it is recommended to guide the learners for a responsible and proper use of AI tools in accomplishing learning tasks.
https://doi.org/10.65494/pinagpalapublishing.245
