Research on the Current Status and Innovative Pedagogical Models of the “Academic-Teaching-Instructing” Tripartite Teacher-Student Relationship from an AI-Enabled Perspective

Against the backdrop of deep integration between artificial intelligence and higher education, the traditional one-dimensional teaching model of teacher-student relationships at universities has struggled to meet the demands of nurturing talents in the new era. The “trinity” teacher-student relationship—encompassing academic research, classroom teaching, and growth instructing—has become a crucial vehicle for universities to fulfill the fundamental mission of fostering virtue and talent, as well as to establish a comprehensive education system. This study employs a mixed-methods approach combining questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews, targeting university students, frontline instructors, and academic advisors as research subjects. It systematically examines the evolving realities of the trinity teacher-student relationship following the integration of AI technologies into university education settings, identifies practical challenges in current educational practices, clarifies the genuine needs of both teachers and students regarding AI-enhanced education models, and explores feasible, scalable innovative pathways for collaborative teacher-student education. The findings provide practical references for universities to optimize teacher-student relationships and refine their integrated education systems through the assistance of artificial intelligence.