The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of AI-based education, as well as the perceptions of pre-service teachers and in-service science teachers. To investigate the effectiveness and perceptions of AI-based education, we implem...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of AI-based education, as well as the perceptions of pre-service teachers and in-service science teachers. To investigate the effectiveness and perceptions of AI-based education, we implemented the ALEKS program with pre-service secondary science teachers, examining changes in learners’ metacognitive competence, flow, and attitudes toward science. Additionally, We surveyed in-service science teachers to investigate their perceptions. The results of the study confirmed that the ALEKS program had a positive effect on improving learners' metacognitive competence and flow, and pre-service teachers recognized that AI-based education was newer than they had thought, but uncomfortable and unfriendly. The results of the free response analysis showed that pre-service teachers responded that ALEKS was easy to use for understanding and applying concepts, but it was uncomfortable to use because it was an English program. This suggests that some support, such as language support services, is needed to introduce the program to secondary schools. Furthermore, the survey indicated that a higher proportion of in-service teachers had no experience with AI-based education compared to those who did. This was largely due to limited understanding of AI-based education and inadequate environmental support. Thus, the study suggests that the effective implementation of AI-based education necessitates practical training for teachers and the establishment of a suitable learning environment.