AI Literacy and Teacher Education
AI Literacy and Teacher Education
AI Literacy and Teacher Education
A R T I C L E I N F O A B S T R A C T
Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy has recently emerged on the educational agenda raising expectations on
AI education teachers’ and teacher educators’ professional knowledge. This scoping review examines how the scientific
Professional development literature conceptualises AI literacy in relation to teachers’ different forms of professional knowledge relevant for
Teacher training
Teacher Education (TE). The search strategy included papers and proceedings from 2000 to 2023 related to AI
Aristoteles
AI readiness
literacy and TE as well as the intersection of AI and teaching. Thirty-four papers were included in the analysis.
Pre-service teachers The Aristotelian concepts episteme (theoretical-scientific knowledge), techne (practical-productive knowledge),
and phronesis (professional judgement) were used as a lens to capture implicit and explicit dimensions of
teachers’ professional knowledge. Results indicate that AI literacy is a globally emerging research topic in ed
ucation but almost absent in the context of TE. The literature covers many different topics and draws on different
methodological approaches. Computer science and exploratory teaching approaches influence the type of
epistemic, practical, and ethical knowledge. Currently, teachers’ professional knowledge is not broadly
addressed or captured in the research. Questions of ethics are predominantly addressed as a matter of under
standing technical configurations of data-driven AI technologies. Teachers’ practical knowledge tends to trans
late into the adoption of digital resources for teaching about AI or the integration of AI EdTech into teaching. By
identifying several research gaps, particularly concerning teachers’ practical and ethical knowledge, this paper
adds to a more comprehensive understanding of AI literacy in teaching and can contribute to a more well-
informed AI literacy education in TE as well as laying the ground for future research related to teachers’ pro
fessional knowledge.
* Corresponding author.
E-mail address: katarina.sperling@liu.se (K. Sperling).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2024.100169
Received 18 December 2023; Received in revised form 9 March 2024; Accepted 11 March 2024
Available online 15 March 2024
2666-5573/© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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education sector, TE could play a crucial role in preparing both necessary in relation to particular technological constructs, such as
pre-service and in-service teachers with different forms of professional digital literacy [32,33], computational literacy [34], critical digital literacies
knowledge of how to engage reflectively with AI in their profession. [1], media literacy [35,36], information literacy [37,2] data literacy [38,
Several literature reviews and syntheses have explored AI literacy in 39], visual and visualisation literacy [40–42], and algorithm literacy [43].
various domains, such as K-12 education [13,14], higher education [15, Although there is no universally accepted definition of AI literacy, a
16], and the workplace [17], as well as with respects to general AI lit frequently recurring definition within and outside of the scientific
eracy [18–20]. However, to the best of our knowledge, there exists no literature has been proposed by Long and Magerko [18], p.2]: “a set of
comprehensive literature review specifically dedicated to AI literacy in competencies that enables individuals to critically evaluate AI technologies;
the context of TE. This study is a contribution to the emerging AI1 lit communicate and collaborate effectively with AI; and use AI as a tool online,
eracy field. By focusing on teachers’ professional knowledge, the paper at home, and in the workplace.” This definition closely relates to the term
adds to a more comprehensive understanding of AI literacy in teaching AI readiness, which is often used to describe the understanding and
practices which could inform teacher educators and teachers education implementation of AI-based technologies in education and beyond [44,
policy at large as well as lay the ground for future research related to 45].
teachers and TE. Accordingly, the aim is to examine how existing sci AI literacy initiatives, particularly in primary and secondary educa
entific literature conceptualises AI literacy in relation to teachers’ tion, have significantly increased in number over the past five years (e.g.
different forms of professional knowledge relevant for TE. We address [10,46,47]). In some cases, AI literacy has been conceptualised as an
this through the following research questions: extension of data literacy or digital literacy[20,48,49]. This view can be
found in various national AI curricula for K-12 education, which pre
1. What is the current scope and nature of the scientific literature on AI dominantly take on a technological perspective by covering AI tech
literacy relevant for TE? nologies and applications, including techniques like machine learning,
2. How are teachers’ different forms of professional knowledge re and technologies such as natural language processing [50]. However, it
flected in the literature? is crucial to recognize that AI differs from many other digital technol
ogies in that it often operates autonomously and can adapt according to
To address the second research question related to teachers’ pro the context [51]. As a result, teaching what AI is and does remains
fessional knowledge, we apply the Aristotelian tripartite division of incomplete unless accompanied by explanations addressing crucial is
knowledge: episteme (theoretical-scientific knowledge), techne (prac sues such as AI ethics, data biases, surveillance, and the potential impact
tical-productive knowledge), and phronesis (political-ethical knowledge on employment and sustainable development [52]. In an education
or practical wisdom) as an analytic lens. This terminology, rooted in context, AI literacy may encompass being aware of how data are
ancient philosophy has profoundly influenced the understanding of collected and used by private EdTech companies or on what pedagogical
teachers’ professional knowledge in higher education [21] and is re foundations AI-based technologies operate and deliver teaching [4], and
flected in qualification frameworks outlined in European governing to teach and act accordingly. To better examine how AI literacy is re
documents (e.g., FQ-EHEA22). While, in practice, teachers’ professional flected in relation to teachers’ different forms of professional knowledge
knowledge cannot be fully disentangled or separated, the Aristotelian relevant for TE, we turned to Aristotle’s classical division of knowledge:
terminology, as elaborated in contemporary writing by e.g., Gustavsson episteme (theoretical-scientific knowledge), techne (practical-productive
[22] and Keeling [23], has been deemed valuable in further under knowledge), and phronesis (political-ethical knowledge, or professional
standing of AI literacy related to teachers’ work. The distinctions be judgement) as proposed by contemporary scholars in the field of edu
tween different forms of professional knowledge allows us to be more cation [22,53,54]. This holistic approach has either directly or indirectly
specific in relation to how AI literacy can relate to the multifaceted di influenced the foundational framework defining knowledge in TE across
mensions of the teaching profession and TE, while uncovering blind several Nordic countries, as well as the qualification frameworks out
spots and opportunities for future research gaps. The next section of this lined in European governing documents [55,23], which also motivates
paper further points to the relevance of this terminology by examining its relevance in this study. Although we acknowledge that this division
the developmental trajectory of the literacy concept, and how it relates of knowledge is specific whereas teacher education is country and
to teachers’ professional knowledge as conceptualized in this article. context dependent, we find that the different concepts are open for
interpretation and broad enough to be relevant in many different
A plethora of literacies and teachers’ professional knowledge contexts.
For a long time, the term literacy has been linked to written text and Episteme, techne and phronesis
the ability to comprehend, employ, and express oneself through written
language forms that are either mandated by society or valued by in Teaching practice is, to a large degree, directed towards the interests
dividuals [24,25]. However, in recent decades the expansion of digital of pupils and students, whether in primary, secondary or in higher ed
technologies has affected and changed assumptions about literacy in ucation, by guiding them toward what is educationally beneficial [54].
society [26–31]. This means literacy has become a flexible concept, This requires a holistic set of professional components that could be
aligned with both socio- and technical practices across time, place, and encapsuled by Aristotle’s division of knowledge into episteme, techne,
space [28,2]. Hence, the concept inherently constitutes a constantly and phronesis.
broadening range of capabilities associated with ICT, media and edu Episteme pertains to knowledge of a universal and generalisable na
cation for sustainable development, and global citizenship. Accordingly, ture, meaning that something holds true in a specific manner, irre
the emergence of AI literacy can be aligned with the advent of other spective of the context, and can be conveyed through language [27].
literacies aimed at enhancing critical awareness and “new” competences Thus, episteme can be understood as representing a form of knowledge
that pertains to factual and enduring information, such as Pythagoras’
theorem or the definitive conclusion of World War II.
1 Techne encompasses practical skills acquired through teaching ex
For the purpose of this study, we define AI as “machine-based systems that
can, given a set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommenda periences in different subjects, such as structuring a history lecture,
tions, or decisions that influence real or virtual environments” ([51], p. 16). motivating students who have mathematics anxiety, designing geogra
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“The Bologna Framework”: Framework of Qualifications for the European phy courses or crafting clear instructions for writing assignments [54].
Higher Education Area (FQ – EHEA) was adopted by the Bologna-Minister These skills can also manifest as embodied knowledge in which the hand
meeting in Bergen 2005. See appendix for the full text (Bologna Process, 2005) or body inherently know how to perform actions, such as pipetting in the
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laboratory or typing on a keyboard [56,57]. Techne has also been con did not have a specific question formulated from the outset, we decided
ceptualised as “tacit knowledge” [58,59], thus signifying a practical not to conduct a systematic review [64]. Instead, our goal was to identify
knowledge that is challenging to articulate through words. While techne key characteristics or factors related to a concept, which is why the
has been recognized as a pivotal element in teaching, the everyday life of scoping review methodology was deemed appropriate [65].
teaching and learning is relational and therefore often unpredictable and Initially, our first search focused on TE only. However, that yielded
uncertain. A singular focus on techne within TE carries the risk of only a handful of peer-reviewed papers, which proved inadequate for
oversimplifying teaching practice into a mere collection of techniques our study. Therefore, we expanded our inclusion criteria to encompass
and methods [27]. Therefore, teachers and teacher educators also need studies that focused on K-12 teachers, pre-service teachers, or teacher
the ability to make thoughtful decisions when it comes to applying both educators in the context of AI literacy and AI education. We followed the
knowledge (episteme) and technical skills (techne) in their teaching. In five-stage framework for a scoping review proposed by Arksey and
keeping with Aristotle, this form of knowledge has been identified as O’Malley [65], which involves: 1. Identifying the research question, 2.
phronesis. Identifying relevant studies, 3. Selecting studies, 4. Charting data, and 5.
Developing phronesis means increasing the ability to work with the Collating, summarizing, and reporting results. This systematic approach
unknown and unpredictable [60]. Phronesis, as a form of professional allowed us to include papers stemming from various research designs
discernment, differs from techne in that it is context-specific and based concerning the given topic, and at the same time pinpoint existing
on experience. This type of knowledge cannot solely rely on specific research gaps [66].
theoretical and practical rules; instead, it must adapt to the unique na
ture of each situation [61]. According to Kinsella & Pitman [62], p.2] Identifying the research questions
phronesis involves deliberation that is based on values, concerned with
practical judgement and informed by reflection. This essentially positions To gain a scientifically underpinned understanding of the emergence
phronesis as a moral and ethical capacity to act and the ability to predict of AI literacy in research and identify relevant research questions, we
[63]. sought guidance from two search engine experts (university librarians)
With reference to the above, in this study we understand teachers’ AI and through multiple consultations with these experts, we devised an
literacy as encompassing various dimensions of theoretical and practical effective strategy for capturing literature that pertains to teachers’
knowledge, and where becoming a teacher extends beyond possessing competencies in the context of AI literacy, specifically relevant to TE. In
scientific expertise (episteme) in the technical configuration and appli parallel with formulating specific research questions, we explored
cation of AI. More importantly the teaching profession centres on the different search strategies and key words. Given that AI literacy is
ability to pedagogically guide (techne) subject-specific knowledge to prevalent within the field of computer science and a global phenome
ward students, all while navigating the myriad challenges inherent in non, we chose to include both peer-reviewed scholarly articles and
the teaching and learning process. Successful navigation depends on conference papers written in English.
upholding ethical principles and demonstrating discernment (phronesis)
towards the unknown in various educational situations, whether when Identifying relevant studies
teaching about or with AI. In practice, these forms of knowledge cannot
be fully disentangled or separated. We conducted two separate searches on 10 March 2023, using the
following search query: (‟AI literacy” OR ‟AI read*”) AND (education
Method OR learning) + (AI OR ‟artificial intelligence”) AND ‟teacher education”
in five highly regarded databases: Scopus, Web of Science, ACM, IEEE
To answer our research questions, a scoping review was undertaken Xplore, and ERIC. Search limitations were applied to search for the titles,
to map out the nature of the scientific, peer reviewed literature related to abstracts, and keywords. An initial search for literature on AI literacy in
AI literacy in TE. Considering the novelty of our research topic (AI lit education and AI in teacher education between 2000 and 2023 in the
eracy in Teacher Education) and the explorative approach wherein we five major databases resulted in 650 records (Fig. 1). As the field of AI
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The first and second author thoroughly reviewed all the articles to A total of 34 papers serve as the basis for our analysis. In response to
ensure a robust and unanimous interpretation. To extract relevant in our first research question, we describe the current nature and scope of
formation from the studies, a data charting table was created. This table AI literacy relevant to TE as stated in the literature. This section en
included not only bibliographic details but also information about the compasses background details, including publication year, country of
study, study type, theoretical frameworks employed, components origin, and research methods. It also elicits the predominant topics and
related to AI literacy within the study, publication type, and the primary how AI literacy is framed within the papers. Next, we address how
target audience. The first and second authors independently coded all 34 primary and secondary (K-12) teachers’ and teacher educators’ different
studies, and the remaining authors coded a selection of 10–15 papers forms of knowledge are reflected explicitly or implicitly in the literature,
each. All authors independently completed their respective entries in the adopting the Aristotelian tripartite division of knowledge – episteme,
table, and subsequently, these entries were compared and adjusted as techne and phronesis.
necessary to reach a consensus. This approach allowed us to achieve
robust validation in both descriptive and qualitative coding [67]. In
cases where there was a disagreement among any of the authors, a third
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Research question 1: the scope and nature of AI literacy relevant to TE Appearance of AI literacy
The concept “AI literacy” is referenced in the majority of papers (n =
AI literacy has grown in interest within the scientific community in 23). However, ways to define, operationalize and measure AI literacy
the past two years,3 with a relatively even distribution between con varies widely, and just a limited few of the papers [88,20,75] elaborate
ference papers (n = 15) and journals (n = 19) (Fig. 2.) on what AI literacy is. Such definitions draw primarily on the conceptual
Proceedings primarily stem from conferences related to computer frameworks developed by Long and Magerko [18], Ng [48], and Luckin
science education, artificial intelligence, educational technology, and et al. [45]. Although these frameworks are tentative in their approach,
technology-enhanced learning (TEL). The most frequently featured and not explicitly designed for various teacher and student groups, they
journals include ‟Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence” (n = are also employed to chart teacher competencies and attitudes within
2), ‟Education and Information Technologies” (n = 2), ‟Sustainability” highly specific contexts [40,69].
(n = 2), ‟Künstliche Intelligenz” (n = 2), and the ‟British Journal of AI literacy is also often discussed in combination with other liter
Educational Technology” (n = 2). acies, such as media literacy and digital literacy [70] and data literacy
AI in the context of primary and secondary education is a subject of [81,20], and frequently used interchangeably with concepts such as AI
global interest, reflected in the geographical origins of the first author of readiness [45]; Wa [41], AI education [69,72], and AI thinking [12].
the included papers. Notably, researchers hail from various countries, Given the focus of this review, it is important to note that there was just
with the highest representation coming from Hongkong/China (n = 9) one study, an intervention study with 34 secondary school teachers in
and the United States (n = 7). Other countries with researchers Computer Science, conducted by Vazhail et al. in 2021, that explored AI
contributing to this discussion include Austria (n = 2), Slovenia (n = 2), literacy in TE.
the, Australia (n = 1), Belgium (n = 1), Brazil (n = 1), Canada (n = 1),
Finland (n = 1), Germany (n = 1), India (n = 1), Israel (n = 1), Malta (n =
1), South Africa (n = 1) and Sweden (n = 1), Taiwan (n = 1), Turkey (n = Research question 2: teachers’ different form of professional knowledge
1), United Kingdom (n = 1) as illustrated in Fig. 3. For more detailed
information about the origin country of all 34 papers, we refer to the While all studies include some dimensions of theoretical knowledge
Appendix. (episteme), skills (techne) and practical, professional judgement (phro
nesis) relevant to AI literacy, we found that these aspects emerge either
Topics explicitly or implicitly. This is illustrated on a general level in Fig. 4. To
The studies can be grouped into six main topics based on the aim and exemplify, studies that explicitly explored epistemic dimensions of AI
research questions: Curriculum development, AI literacy frameworks, literacy proposed a clear-cut framework about desirable AI knowledge
Teacher attitudes and (mis)conceptions, How to teach with and about AI, [18]. However, episteme could also be captured implicitly; for example,
Professional development and AI ethics (Table 2). in studies that we have referred to as AI knowledge but that were
Curriculum development-oriented studies (1) focus primarily on stu focusing on a different topic, such as professional development [46] or
dents’ AI literacy, rather than specifying the knowledge required by teachers’ attitudes [75]. The distinction between explicit and implicit
teachers and educators [69,71]. Studies emphasising AI literacy frame knowledge as per episteme, techne and phronesis is further exemplified
works (2) identify different aspects of AI that students as well as teachers in Tables 3–5. Since many studies cover more than one knowledge
should understand [18,73]. Eleven studies address teacher attitudes and dimension, either implicitly or explicitly, they may appear more than
(mis)conceptions (3) about AI. They aim at formulating strategies for once in Fig. 4. The asterisks preceding each article title indicate the
measuring AI literacy or apply existing frameworks to explore the number of knowledge dimensions in which an article appears.
different connections between various dimensions of AI literacy among
teachers, e.g., teachers’ willingness to embrace AI in education or their Theoretical knowledge: episteme
understanding of how AI works in theory and practice [79,74]. Studies Two-thirds of the papers (n = 23) either explicitly or implicitly
centring on How to teach with and about AI (4), e.g., Druga et al. [82] and mention what theoretical knowledge teachers should possess regarding
Wilton et al. [84], focus on the evaluation of AI EdTech. Studies within AI. For the most part, this knowledge appears in fragments, primarily in
this theme also concern the application of AI technologies in teaching implicit ways, as illustrated in Fig. 4.
practice [83,86]. Studies focusing on professional development (5) often
promote peer learning and co-design for fostering AI literacy[12,89]. Explicit episteme. The conceptual studies by Kandlhofer et al. [88], Long
There are also some studies addressing AI ethics (6) in relation to and Magerko [18], and Schüller [20], offer a comprehensive overview of
teachers’ knowledge [92,93]. Some of the studies[18,81] cover several AI literacy, and among these Kandlhofer et al. [88] focus specifically on
of the outlined topics. AI curricula content for primary and secondary (K-12) teachers. Here,
authors introduce a professional and standardised framework tailored
Methods and theoretical approaches for the training and certification of educators and students in the fields
Two-thirds of the papers (n = 22) are empirical, and the remaining of AI and robotics. Topics covered relate to the principles of AI,
one-third (n = 12) are conceptual in nature. Among the empirical arti including AI definitions, practical applications of AI in everyday life,
cles, eight (n = 8) employ a qualitative methodology, eight (n = 8) rely identification and recognition of AI systems, fundamental data struc
on quantitative approaches, and six (n = 6) adopt a mixed-methods tures, the basics of propositional logic, the theoretical as well as prac
approach. In terms of data collection methods within the empirical ar tical aspects of Python programming, principles of natural language
ticles, common methods include individual interviews and question processing, computer vision, and machine learning. The advanced
naires [71,12]. Some studies use focus group interviews [75], statistical modules, designed for teachers and students with prior knowledge in
methods [76], or a combination of these methodologies [81]. No computer science, mathematics, and physics, delve deeper into the
empirical studies are grounded in classroom observations. The concep fundamental mathematical concepts that underpin AI. Notably, in this
tual papers explore definitions of AI literacy and highlights imple framework, robotics and AI are treated as separate topics [88].
mentation frameworks [20,73], or extend AI literacy into specific Long and Magerko’s conference paper titled ‘What is AI literacy?’
pedagogies [83,85] or AI topics related to ethics [92]. (2020) integrates robotics as one of 17 competencies covering a broad
range of topics, including recognizing existing definitions of AI and in
telligence, distinguishing between general and narrow AI, grasping the
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Our search does not include papers published later than 3 August 2023, fundamentals of machine learning, identifying AI strengths and weak
meaning that it does not cover the entire 2023. nesses, comprehending representations, decision-making processes,
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Fig. 2. Number of conference papers and journal articles from 2019 until 3 August 2023.
various aspects of data literacy, insights into how the world is captured,
Table 2
measured and processed through AI, the programming of intelligent
Predominant topics reflected in the literature.
agents, along with considerations related to AI ethics. Their framework
No. Topics Studies Foci is, to a large extent, based on ‘grey literature’, encompassing materials
1 Curriculum [69–72],a (n Studies focusing on curriculum co- such as AI, machine learning, cognitive science, and robotics courses in
development = 4) development – primarily student AI the US.
literacy curricula. Similarly, Schüller [20] proposes a holistic framework in which data
2 AI literacy [14,18,20,41, Articles mapping different aspects
frameworks 45,73] (n = 6) of AI literacy frameworks.
literacy and AI literacy are merged. The framework targets teachers and
3 Teacher attitudes Studies developing quantitative students, as well as policymakers and the general public, and expands on
and (mis) ][6,72, frameworks for measuring the German Data Literacy Framework which in turn focuses on data
conceptions 74–81] (n = conceptions about AI, AI literacy analysis, statistics, and mathematical concepts relevant to AI, along with
11) and willingness to adopt AI in
computer programming. Here, individuals should understand how data
education.
4 How to teach with [82–86] (n = Studies that explore the adoption of is generated, possess the ability to manipulate data based on statistical
and about AI 5) AI applications and digital principles, and have the capacity to create and use AI algorithms in
resources for teaching about AI in decision-making processes. The comprehension of AI’s technological
the classroom. configurations is also explicitly stated in various intervention studies,
5 Professional [12,87–91] (n Mapping ways to enhance teacher
development = 6) AI literacy through professional
where teachers engaged in training activities were exposed to funda
development programmes. mental concepts and procedures related to machine learning (e.g., [81,
6 AI Ethics [92,93] (n = Studies exploring ethical concerns 12]).
2) and considerations in relation to AI Particular attention is directed toward ethics as a form of epistemic
in education.
knowledge, whether explicitly [41,70,92–94] or implicitly [48,75].
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Fig. 4. The reported implicit and explicit knowledge dimensions (episteme, techne and phronesis) in the included literature.
Table 3 Table 5
Example of explicit and implicit episteme. Example of explicit and implicit phronesis.
Form of Episteme Form of Phronesis
knowledge knowledge
Appears in Explicit Implicit Appears in Explicit Implicit
the paper the paper
Example Mentions the theoretical Definitions of AI knowledge are Example Professional evaluations of Explorations of practical wisdom
concept of AI and the expressed in questionnaire; states AI; discussions on AI ethics through questionnaires; acritical
difference between AI, what students need to know in AI [81] focus on implementation (e.g., [75,
machine learning and deep curricula but not explicitly 80])
learning [71,20] teachers [79,90]
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decisions in the specific AI EdTech, where it offers guidance or infor Yetişensoy [85], and implicitly in e.g., Akgun and Greenhow [92] and
mation for human decision-making, and where it’s tasked with identi Luckin et al. [45]. Pretorius [83] underscores the significance of culti
fying and interpreting patterns to become “AI-ready” and reap the vating prompt engineering skills among students, drawing from her own
advantages of AI in educational settings. In contrast, Wilton et al.’s [96] experience as an educator applying ChatGPT in courses with pre-service
examination of the AI components within various AI technologies as a teachers. Similarly, Yetişensoy and Rapoport [85] advocate for the
means to improve the AI literacy of pre-service teachers showed that benefits of incorporating generative AI into social studies education,
many commercial applications do not provide sufficiently detailed in suggesting how this can be put into practice.
formation about the data collection methods employed by their AI tools, Nazaretsky and colleagues (2022) explore the role of trust in prac
making it difficult to identify how these technologies influence factors titioners’ acceptance of (or resistance to) AI EdTech, and conceptualise
such as bias, ethics, and explainability. AI literacy to “mitigate teachers’ biases” regarding automated grading
and to instil trust in AI EdTech as a technology that can alleviate
Implicit episteme. In the majority of the papers covering teachers’ pro teachers’ workload while resulting in a higher degree of reliability and
fessional development (e.g., [86,87,89]) and curriculum development fairness. The paper aims to address teachers “misconceptions related to
[70–72,90,91], teachers’ epistemic knowledge is reflected in much more human ‛super-powers’ and to expectations that AI-Graders’ recommen
implicit terms, often briefly referring back to existing curricula or dations should always be perfect” (p. 920). To provide teachers with a
frameworks that are not further explained. For instance, in Lee et al. deeper understanding of both the capabilities and constraints of human
[89], the primary focus was on investigating a professional development intelligence and AI EdTech, the authors developed, implemented, and
model, rather than examining the DAILy curriculum adopted in the evaluated a training programme revolving around a specific application
study. The DAILy curriculum4 was designed by MIT educators and en of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI for automating the grading
compasses teaching resources, exploratory teaching activities, and of constructed responses in biology. Authors conclude that teachers
computer-based exercises centred around AI concepts, ethical consid often exhibit a “strong confirmation bias” and hold “algorithm aversion”
erations in AI, creative expression using AI, and the relevance of AI to when arguing that automated assessment cannot capture “the big pic
the future. ture” or ‟read between the lines” as effectively as humans.
Epistemic knowledge also resides within the adopted methodological A couple of studies highlight, either explicitly [71] or implicitly [72],
approaches. To provide an illustrative example, the study by Antonenko how teachers have to transform and negotiate the content of a pre
and Abramowitz [79], which focuses on teachers (mis)conceptions, defined AI curriculum, to make the instruction more concrete and
depends on a specific understanding of what teachers ought to know. aligned with students’ experiences. In line with these recommendations,
The authors identify certain beliefs as accurate, such as the idea that ‟AI Henry et al. [70] propose an AI curriculum tailored for children aged
cannot operate independently of humans” and that ‟AI technology is 10–14 that was co-produced with teachers and presented as an
accessible to everyone”. Conversely, they classify other beliefs, such as analogue, role-playing game, inspired by the game “Guess Who?”.
the notions that ‟AI is too intricate for non-experts to grasp”, ‟AI lacks
creativity”, and ‟AI will replace human jobs”, as misconceptions. Implicit techne. Teachers’ practical knowledge related to AI literacy can
Teachers’ responses in relation to these statements are subsequently be found implicitly within the 15 design considerations outlined in the
regarded as indicators of their epistemic knowledge about AI. AI literacy framework by Long and Magerko [18]. These considerations
involve factors such as embedded interactions, collaborative experi
Practical knowledge: techne mentation with AI technology, aligning data with relevance to learners,
In comparison to episteme, techne – teachers’ practical knowledge – gradually unveiling information to prevent cognitive overload, and
is less addressed (n = 18) in the literature. exploring ways for individuals to programme and/or instruct AI agents.
Importantly, these considerations take into account factors like age,
Explicit techne. Out of the 18 papers, four directly focus on methods to prior experience, preconceptions, and the learners’ identities, values,
train teachers, enabling them to feel confident in teaching AI in their and backgrounds.
classrooms [12,87–89]. Lee and colleagues [89] report on their ongoing In many of the papers, teachers’ practical knowledge regarding AI
professional development programme, AI Book Club, which aimed to literacy implies the adoption of digital resources for teaching about AI or
equip teachers with epistemic knowledge about AI and foster an un the integration of AI EdTech into teaching, and the use of digital re
derstanding of ethical issues related to bias in AI. During each week of sources for teaching about AI is often proposed as the most effective and
the programme, participants dedicated an hour to independent reading, suitable method for instructing both students and teachers [73,82,86,87,
reviewing AI activities, and watching videos of other educators teaching 91]. Although there seems to be a plethora of digital AI learning re
these activities, and met online for another hour to discuss the materials sources, these are of varying quality, which, may in turn present chal
and brainstorm ways to adapt them for their classrooms. Teachers lenges to teachers. In an analysis of over 50 AI resources, primarily
appreciated this spaced approach, as it allowed them time to reflect, centred around hands-on activities and exploratory teaching ap
experiment, make mistakes, and ask questions. A crucial component of proaches, and originating from initiatives such as AI4K12, CSTA, and
the programme was the establishment of a collaborative learning envi MIT AI Education, Druga and colleagues (2022) found that existing AI
ronment, where teachers felt at ease grappling with AI concepts resources often fall short in adequately addressing the needs of teachers
collectively. Similarly, Vazhail et al. [12] reflect on how teachers for implementing and customising them in their teaching practices. The
appreciated peer learning when engaging in professional development resources seldom cater to diverse age groups or varying levels of prior
activities related to AI. These involved hands-on activity and explor knowledge. Additionally, the coverage of AI is quite diverse, primarily
atory teaching using the programming language Scratch.5 emphasising the technological dimensions of AI related to perception
The integration of AI EdTech in education stands out as a means to and learning, as stated in the proposed curriculum by Touretzky et al.
enhance teachers’ instructional methods and simultaneously bolster [12], while paying notably less attention to the societal impacts of AI.
their AI literacy. This perspective is explicitly evident in the works of
Nazaretsky et al. [81], Ng et al. [94], Zhao [77], Pretorious [83], and Professional judgement: phronesis
Phronesis has been referred to as the professional competence based
on values, concerned with practical judgement, and informed by
reflection in an explicit manner. Some of the studies adopt different
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teachers’ anxieties related to AI [75], teachers’ readiness and willing and make decisions ([18] p.598) or to have the knowledge to critically
ness to embrace AI in education [40,76,96], the cultivation of teachers’ assess and interpret data [20]. Furthermore, a significant portion of the
critical thinking proficiencies [9,96], teachers’ attitudes and epistemic knowledge pertains to what students should understand about
self-determination [74,69], and the considerations teachers make when AI, and there is comparatively little emphasis on what teachers need to
adopting an AI curriculum [71]. convey about AI or incorporate into their teaching within the appro
Several of the qualitative empirical studies that address teachers’ priate educational context, not to mention the essential requirements for
ethical concerns or reflections related to AI, rarely pick up on these di teacher educators to prepare future teachers within this domain. Thus,
mensions. For example, in the study by Vazhayil et al. [12], which aimed we cannot help but wonder how the relatively advanced content pre
to enhance AI literacy among pre-service Indian teachers, teachers’ sented in the referenced frameworks can be made relevant for TE.
concerns or reflections were mostly not acknowledged as components of
teachers’ competencies. The authors concluded that the exploratory The implicit conceptualisation of AI literacy
teaching interventions with Scratch were successful, but as reflected in
their quotes, the teachers remained unconvinced that the proposed The vague and inconsistent use of “AI literacy” in the material stands
teaching approach was suitable for Indian schools. This scepticism in contrast with the predominantly implicitly reflected dimensions of
stemmed from various factors, including concerns related to internet knowledge that teachers are expected to possess. In other words,
access, availability of computer labs, and pedagogical considerations although there still does not exist an agreed definition of what AI literacy
regarding computer use during lessons. Instead of affirming teachers’ entails in relation to teachers’ theoretical, practical, and ethical
professional judgments, the authors concluded that teachers’ perspec knowledge, research initiatives assume this knowledge to be of a specific
tives can act as a barrier to teaching AI. This suggests that there exist type. These assumptions as demonstrated by our study, are largely im
specific ideas regarding how AI should be taught in schools, and which plicit. This in turn influences how AI literacy is advocated for, theorised,
attitudes and values are deemed desirable within the context of AI methodologically researched and, in extension, understood (c.f. [21]).
literacy. Arguments suggesting that AI ‟can liberate teachers from tedious
administrative and instructional tasks, allowing them to focus on inno
Discussion vative endeavours” [41], are considered crucial ‟for the future work
force” [6], and hold the potential to ‟enhance the capabilities of K-12
This study aimed to examine how the scientific literature concep educational systems and promote the social and cognitive development
tualises AI literacy in relation to teachers’ different forms of professional of both students and educators” [92], are very common and highlight a
knowledge relevant for TE. In doing so, we focused on two research perspective that can be described as techno-solutionist [95,97,98].
questions: 1. What is the current scope and nature of the scientific In a similar spirit, AI literacy is predominantly reflected as something
literature on AI literacy relevant for TE? and 2. How are teachers’ that can be taught, evaluated, and measured independently of the spe
different forms of professional knowledge reflected in the literature? cific situated and work-practice-oriented contexts in which it is
Our findings support previous research [16,18,48], in that AI literacy is employed, and where ethical consequences of the implementation and
a rapidly emerging research topic and term, globally. Even though our use of AI are framed in terms of technical challenges that can be
study highlights a rise in the number of published papers in journals and addressed through better design and development of AI. While there
conferences over the past two years, it also demonstrates how the term exists some nuanced approaches that underscore the significance of
“AI literacy” is, with one exception [12], not yet a research focus in the developing AI literacy skills to critically evaluate, communicate with,
field of TE. More importantly, our findings can contribute to the un and effectively use AI [18,75], the specific components of what it means
derstanding of AI literacy within the teaching profession and set the to critically evaluate AI often remain unexplained.
stage for future research within this topic that acknowledges the in The implicit conceptualisation is also reflected in some of the
tricacies and situatedness of teaching. In the next sections, we discuss quantitative studies, where several of the questionnaires used in the
the findings we consider most crucial for future consideration of the surveys, and the hypotheses being tested, were insufficiently presented.
nature of AI literacy, its background in computer science, the related This points to a need for greater transparency and scientific rigor, and
emphasis on digital resources for teaching about AI and AI EdTech in empirical research to gain a deeper understanding of what AI literacy
teaching, and how ethics are reflected. entails in different domains of education [41]. In this regard, we need to
point out that even if a significant number of studies in our review were
A computer science centric initiative qualitative in nature, no study was based on classroom observations,
which in turn provides limited insights into what AI literacy entails in
Despite the surge in and adoption of ‟AI literacy” in the educational teachers’ practice.
context, also in TE, the concept remains notably underdefined and
underexplored in relation to what it means in both educational theory The focus on digital resources and AI EdTech in teaching
and practice. Our study highlights a prevailing focus on computer sci
ence subjects, exploratory teaching approaches, and the incorporation There is a strong inclination toward exploratory teaching pedagogies
of AI EdTech into classroom teaching. We therefore conclude that the involving digital resources for teaching about AI (c.f. [99,100]). Such
term “AI literacy”, instead of being discussed in depth, appears to serve approaches assume that; 1) the most effective learning experience is to
the specific interests of different professional groups, notably re have learners collaboratively experiment with specific digital technol
searchers, educators in higher education, and teachers affiliated with the ogy with their peers, and 2) the pedagogic content of the learning
fields of computer science and computer science education [2]). This is experience is identical to the methods or epistemology of the discipline
not surprising, as AI at its core is a computer science subject, and dis being studied [24]. Building on this pedagogical bias, different digital
cussions on what and how to teach in relation to AI have been ongoing resources are believed to address teachers’ and students’ AI literacy.
for decades. However, it is important to note that AI literacy emerges Therefore, a prevailing trend is to provide pre-packaged solutions for
from a domain not specialized in teachers’ professional knowledge and teachers to experiment with, delving deeper into how these solutions
the educational context, and draws on epistemological traditions that, to affect what can be taught in the classroom. As put in one of the few
a high degree, may differ from the educational sciences. This can be critical notes regarding this pedagogical bias, by Druga and colleagues
reflected in, for example, the high expectations that all teachers and (2022, p.96): these technologies and their designs matter as they shape and
teacher educators in all subjects and across all levels of schooling will be constrain what content knowledge can be taught.
able to actually recognize and describe examples of how computers reason The literature also reflects a somewhat uncritical promotion of AI
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Robots in the Classroom? in the classroom.
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post-pandemic world also synthesizes different frameworks and identifies core AI competencies
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