Engaging Teachers in an Inclusive Learning Environment through Implementing an Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curriculum for the Next Generation

Teachers play a critical role in developing students’ knowledge, skills, and readiness for an increasingly technology-driven world. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in daily life and across professional domains, students must develop AI literacy to prepare for future academic and career opportunities. To achieve this, educators need to be prepared with the knowledge, confidence, and pedagogical practices to teach AI literacy concepts in diverse and inclusive classrooms. This study employed a convergent mixed-methods approach to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI literacy curriculum designed for teachers. The research examined how educators used, adapted, and reflected on the curriculum to support student engagement and accommodate diverse learning needs. Findings revealed that the designed curriculum developed teachers’ self-perceived readiness, instructional adaptability, and confidence in designing AI literacy curriculum. The results highlighted the critical value of professional development (PD) in AI literacy – in developing teachers’ knowledge in AI and in preparing them to design human-centered, student-centered learning environments that foster equitable and future-ready education.