THE DEGREE OF SCIENCE TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS AND THEIR EMPLOYMENT IN TEACHING-A COMPARATIVE STUDY

This comparative study assessed science teachers' knowledge and application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in teaching within Jordan and the UAE. Employing a mixed-methods approach (descriptive and qualitative), data were collected from 405 science teachers using a rigorously validated instrument. This comprised a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire and open-ended questions addressing AI knowledge, practical use, and encountered challenges. Findings indicated a moderate overall level of AI knowledge and application among participants. ANOVA results revealed statistically significant differences (p