AI-Enhanced Learning Environments

Artificial intelligence (AI) integration became indispensable in various educational aspects. This chapter investigates school principals' perspectives on AI-enhanced learning environments and their potential in creating and maintaining equity in pedagogy and assessment in UAE schools. Equity practices are highlighted through culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) for teaching and learning and culturally responsive evaluation (CRE) for assessment. A qualitative case study approach was implemented to explore principals' perceptions through semi-structured interviews. Two participants piloted the instrument and responded to its questions. The results show that AI is currently used by teachers and students. Both principals confirmed that the Ministry of Education provides staff with training on AI tools; however, it is not directed to enhance CRP or CRE, so teachers are not fully equipped with AI tools that enhance equity for students, and AI tools, if suitable, are still emerging. Finally, implications, challenges, recommendations, and future research directions conclude the chapter.