International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science (IJMECS)
IJMECS Vol. 17, No. 4, 8 Aug. 2025
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Optimizing Heritage Design Education in Morocco Using English and AI
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Author(s)
Hicham Diouane
1
Abdessamad Binaoui
2,*
Mohammed Moubtassime
2
Index Terms
Vocational Training and Education (VTE), Moroccan Heritage, Patrimony Design, AI Image Processing, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
Abstract
The Specialized Institute of Applied Technology (ISTA) in Fes provides a vocational training course focused on heritage design to protect and promote the richness and diversity of Moroccan heritage. Currently, this course is taught in French. However, English-language resources, including CAD software, AI tools and online courses predominantly influence the design and new technologies fields. This study investigates the attitudes and preferences of ISTA trainees regarding the language of instruction for heritage design training, how they perceive integrating AI tools into their work, and the relationship between AI and language preference in this field. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews. The institution's trainees revealed that approximately 50% do not perceive the current language of instruction (French) as a significant barrier. Nonetheless, 70% expressed a preference for English-language instruction. The Chi-Square as well as Fisher's Exact tests revealed no significant association between language preference and the use of artificial intelligence in heritage-related work in the context of the current sample. Interestingly, the actual use of AI software among participants is low suggesting that while the theoretical value of AI is acknowledged, practical adoption is limited, possibly due to barriers such as lack of access to AI tools or insufficient training.
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Hicham Diouane, Abdessamad Binaoui, Mohammed Moubtassime, "Optimizing Heritage Design Education in Morocco Using English and AI", International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science(IJMECS), Vol.17, No.4, pp. 58-69, 2025. DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2025.04.04
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