Equipping the Next Generation: A Pre-service Teacher Education Programme in Integrating AI Literacy Across the Curriculum

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Abstract This chapter emphasises the need to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into pre-service teacher education, given AI’s pervasive influence in society. It defines AI literacy as the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and responsibly use AI technologies, highlighting its importance for educators in personalising learning, automating tasks, and fostering critical thinking and innovation. The chapter presents a course designed to integrate AI across various disciplines, utilising the TPACK framework and social learning theory (SLT). The course promotes collaborative learning and discipline-specific AI integration, aiming to equip future educators with skills to develop AI-enhanced lesson plans, evaluate AI tools, and address ethical considerations and potential biases. It discusses the long-term benefits of AI-ready educators, such as personalising education and shaping students’ understanding of AI, while also addressing challenges like pacing and technology access. The chapter underscores the importance of preparing educators to effectively navigate and leverage AI in their classrooms, fostering a responsible and innovative future generation.

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