Teachers' Perspectives on Integrating AI tools in Classrooms: Insights from the Philippines

TL;DR

This study examines Filipino teachers' perceptions of AI integration in classrooms, revealing generally positive attitudes, perceived readiness, and institutional support despite reservations, highlighting potential benefits for personalized learning.

Contribution

It provides new insights into Filipino teachers' attitudes and perceptions towards AI in education, emphasizing their readiness and support within the Philippine context.

Findings

Teachers have positive attitudes towards AI in classrooms.

Despite reservations, teachers feel ready and open to using AI tools.

High institutional support reported by teachers.

Abstract

This study explores the attitudes, reservations, readiness, openness, and general perceptions of Filipino teachers in terms of integrating Al in their classrooms. Results shows that teachers express positive attitude towards integrating Al tools in their classrooms. Despite reporting high level of reservations, teachers believed they are ready and very open in complementing traditional teaching methods with these kinds of technologies. Teachers are very much aware with the potential benefits Al tools can offer to their individual student learning needs. Additionally, teachers in this study reported high level of support from their institutions. Recommendations are offered.