Teachers’ Trust in AI
Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 1, Page: 6
Summary
Academic Insights
- Teachers’ trust depends on AI understanding and self-efficacy.
- Cultural context shapes attitudes toward AI adoption.
- No major differences by age or gender were found.
- Teachers balance perceived benefits against risks and uncertainty.
- Trust is essential for meaningful classroom integration.
- Professional development strongly influences acceptance.
Apply This Now
- Prioritize teacher AI literacy before deployment.
- Address concerns openly rather than mandating tools.
- Tailor AI training to cultural and school contexts.
Add This in Your Lesson
Model transparent AI use as a teacher, including doubts and limits.
Avoid This Mistake
Assuming resistance equals technophobia.
Keywords
Teacher trust; AI adoption; Culture; AI literacy; Professional development
Source/Citation
Viberg, O., et al. (2025). What explains teachers’ trust in AI in education across six countries? International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 35, 1288–1316. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-024-00433-x
Ross, E., & Malar, D. B. J. (2026). Teachers’ Trust in AI. Excellent Educator, 3(1), 6.
