Abstract:

This paper addresses the burgeoning need for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy in the educational sector. We propose a novel curriculum designed to foster AI understanding among teachers. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with experts, drawing from a renowned competency model for AI literacy. It will first be implemented in a professional development course at the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education. The curriculum's effectiveness will be evaluated using a validated AI literacy test, also based on the same competency model. Additionally, a validated self-assessment scale for AI literacy will be employed for further evaluation. The presented study adopts a design-based research methodology, allowing for iterative development and evaluation of the curriculum. This approach ensures that the curriculum evolves through successive training cycles, integrating feedback and findings to enhance its relevance and impact. Moreover, the design-based research study aims to make significant contributions to practice and theory of AI literacy in education, addressing a critical gap in teacher professional development.

Keywords:

AI literacy, curriculum development, design-based research.