The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has generated both enthusiasm and apprehension among educators. This article argues that AI can serve as an adaptive pedagogical partner, enhancing formative assessment, reflection, and metacognitive learning. Through illustrative examples, the study demonstrates how AI can provide individualized feedback and foster deeper conceptual understanding. The discussion […] The post Artificial Intelligence as a Pedagogical Tool in Higher Education: Enhancing Reflection and Formative Assessment appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning .