Will AI replace Self-Enrichment Teachers?

AI can do 61% of the work Self-Enrichment Teachers do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 6 of their 30 tasks, while 11 more are ready but barely used so far. Robots can technically handle 2 physical tasks. 11 still need a person.

AI is already doing this6 · 18% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.Mostly automated5% of time
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Mostly automated4% of time
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Mostly automated4% of time
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Mostly automated4% of time
  • Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Write instructional articles on designated subjects.Mostly automatedunder 1% of time

AI could do this next11 · 44% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.25% of time
  • Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.4% of time
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.4% of time
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.2% of time
  • Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.2% of time
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.2% of time
  • Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.2% of time
  • Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.2% of time
  • Assign and grade class work and homework.2% of time
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.2% of time
  • Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.under 1% of time

Robots can technically do this2 · 7% of time

Physical tasks that today's robots can perform in at least some settings. Robots are cost competitive for very few tasks so far, so this change moves slower.

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Robots: purpose built settings5% of time
  • Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.Robots: purpose built settings2% of time

Still needs a person11 · 32% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills, such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.12% of time
  • Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.4% of time
  • Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.2% of time
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.2% of time
  • Enforce policies and rules governing students.2% of time
  • Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.2% of time
  • Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.2% of time
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.2% of time
  • Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.2% of time
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.2% of time
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.2% of time

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What this means

AI can do most of this work faster, but a real part of the job still needs a person. Real use is still behind at 15 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. The people who learn which tasks to hand off will pull ahead.

What to do next

  • Do the 6 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 11 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Keep an eye on the 2 physical tasks robots can technically do. Cost keeps most robots out of work today, so this shift is slower.
  • Build on the 11 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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