: This study aimed to investigate teachers’ attitudes towards using artificial intelligence (AI) applications to address learning difficulties (LDs) in Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A descriptive analytical approach was used to collect data from 147 teachers of Special Education in Aseer region. The questionnaire consisted of three axes: measuring teachers’ awareness of AI capabilities, advantages, and applications for solving LDs; assessing teachers’ emotional and behavioral attitudes towards employing AI applications for solving LDs; and identifying obstacles and difficulties from teachers’ point of view. Results showed that teachers had a medium to high level of awareness of AI capabilities for solving LDs and a high level of emotional and behavioral trends towards employing these applications. However, there were also great agreement about the existence of difficulties and obstacles to employing these applications. The study recommends preparing workshops dealing with the advantages and capabilities of AI applications for addressing LDs, as well as procedural research to identify and avoid difficulties in designing or dealing with these kinds of applications.
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Teachers' readiness and intention to teach artificial intelligence in schools
Semantic Scholar · Education · 2022
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: This study aimed to investigate teachers’ attitudes towards using artificial intelligence (AI) applications to address learning difficulties (LDs) in Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A descriptive analytical approach was used to collect data from 147 teachers of Special Education in Aseer region. The questionnaire consisted of three axes: measuring teachers’ awareness of AI capabilities, advantages, and applications for solving LDs; assessing teachers’ emotional and behavioral attitudes towards employing AI applications for solving LDs; and identifying obstacles and difficulties from teachers’ point of view. Results showed that teachers had a medium to high level of awareness of AI capabilities for solving LDs and a high level of emotional and behavioral trends towards employing these applications. However, there were also great agreement about the existence of difficulties and obstacles to employing these applications. The study recommends preparing workshops dealing with the advantages and capabilities of AI applications for addressing LDs, as well as procedural research to identify and avoid difficulties in designing or dealing with these kinds of applications.