Xueji is a classic document from ancient China. It contains very deep philosophical ideas, which are quite inspiring for the cultivation of active interactive learning and ethical issues today. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the inspirational meanings of Xueji in the context of artificial intelligence, specifically in relation to the use of English as a medium of instruction in higher education. This qualitative study employed content analysis as its research method. This paper uses Xueji's text to explain relevant concepts, the inspiration it provides, and their applications. This study aims to provide a reference for contemporary artificial intelligence curriculum teaching, demonstrating how ancient cultures' wisdom can stimulate active, interactive learning for English-medium instruction in higher education teaching.