Preparing Teachers for AI Classrooms
Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Page: 8
Summary
Academic Insights
This qualitative study explores pre-service teachers’ perceptions of AI integration, AI literacy development, and self-directed learning through semi-structured interviews analyzed thematically within teacher education contexts.
The findings highlight tensions between perceived instructional benefits and ethical concerns, revealing gaps in institutional support, practical experience, and ethical preparation for AI-enhanced teaching.
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Embed structured opportunities for hands-on AI exploration within teacher education programs.
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Integrate ethical discussion and data-privacy scenarios into AI-focused teacher training activities.
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Framing AI literacy as a purely technical skill disconnected from pedagogical judgment.
Keywords
AI literacy; Teacher education; Pre-service teachers; Ethical AI; Self-directed learning
Source/Citation
Kohnke, L., Zou, D., Ou, A. W., & Gu, M. M. (2025). Preparing future educators for AI-enhanced classrooms: Insights into AI literacy and integration. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 8, 100398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2025.100398
Excellent Educator. (2026). Preparing Teachers for AI Classrooms. Excellent Educator, 3(3), 8.