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AI Literacy Among Ghanaian Basic School Teachers Examined in New Study

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A new study examining artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among Ghanaian basic school teachers has found significant differences in AI literacy between men and women. Researchers from the University of Cape Coast conducted a cross-sectional survey of 319 teachers, using an adapted AI literacy scale to assess their knowledge and understanding of AI, application of AI, evaluation of AI, and ethics of AI. The results showed that teachers had moderate levels of AI literacy, with significant gender differences in the dimensions of AI literacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study used a cross-sectional survey design to assess the AI literacy of 319 teachers using an adapted AI literacy scale.
  • Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and one-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA).
  • Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to validate the adapted AI literacy scale.
  • The results showed that teachers had moderate levels of AI literacy, with significant gender differences in the dimensions of AI literacy.
  • The study contributes to the literature on AI literacy among teachers by examining gender differences in dimensions of AI literacy.
  • The research highlights the need for targeted interventions to address the gender gap in AI literacy.
  • The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, educational administrators, and teacher preparation programs aimed at improving AI literacy among educators.

Statistics:

  • 319 teachers participated in the survey.
  • The study used an adapted AI literacy scale to assess teacher knowledge and understanding of AI, application of AI, evaluation of AI, and ethics of AI.
  • Teachers demonstrated moderate levels of knowledge and understanding of AI (mean = 4.23, standard deviation = 1.11).
  • Teachers demonstrated moderate levels of application of AI (mean = 4.15, standard deviation = 1.05).
  • Teachers demonstrated moderate levels of evaluation of AI (mean = 4.08, standard deviation = 1.01).
  • Teachers demonstrated moderate levels of ethics of AI (mean = 4.02, standard deviation = 0.98).
  • Significant gender differences were found in the dimensions of AI literacy (p < 0.05).

Sources:

  • Exploring artificial intelligence literacy among basic school teachers in Ghana. Discover Education, 2025,4(1):1-15.
  • University of Cape Coast
  • NewsRx. Study Results from University of Cape Coast in the Area of Artificial Intelligence Published (Exploring artificial intelligence literacy among basic school teachers in Ghana). Education Letter. September 3, 2025; p 595.

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