Abstract
This study examines how integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, specifically ChatGPT, into teacher education can enhance culturally responsive teaching (CRT) in STEM education. AI's potential to support lesson planning, streamline administrative tasks, and offer personalized learning paths is explored alongside its challenges, such as ethical concerns and contextual adaptation. The study involved pre-service elementary teachers who used AI modules to design CRT-aligned STEM lessons, reflecting on their experiences through surveys and journals. The findings reveal that AI enhances efficiency, generates creative ideas, and fosters inclusivity by providing culturally relevant materials. However, the study emphasizes that AI cannot replace human expertise and cultural awareness, underscoring the importance of critically evaluating AI-generated content. Teacher candidates acknowledged AI's potential to improve lesson planning while highlighting the need for customization to ensure cultural responsiveness. The study concludes that AI can be a valuable tool in teacher education, but its limitations require educators to remain vigilant in maintaining ethical and context-sensitive practices.
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Ko, Dr. Eun Kyung
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"Culturally Responsive STEM Teaching with Artificial Intelligence,"
Journal of STEM Teacher Education: Vol. 60:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61403/2158-6594.1528
Available at:
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/jste/vol60/iss1/4
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