The Role of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Enhancing Teachers' Thinking Skills from the Principals' Perspective

The study investigated the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on improving teachers' thinking skills from the perspective of school principals in North Al-Batinah Governorate. The research utilized a descriptive approach and employed a questionnaire with 20 items divided into two sections: the influence of AI applications on teachers' thinking skills and the challenges faced in implementing these applications. The sample included 165 principals . The findings indicated no significant gender-based differences in perceptions of AI’s role. However, significant differences emerged concerning the challenges related to AI applications based on principals' years of experience. There were no notable differences related to educational stages. Principals agreed that AI applications enhance teachers' critical and creative thinking skills but highlighted challenges such as inadequate training programs, infrastructure issues, and high costs. The study recommends developing clear policies for AI use in education, allocating necessary financial and human resources, expanding AI applications in line with educational policies, and creating precise evaluation models to assess the effectiveness of these applications in boosting teachers' skills.