Biology Teachers' Views on Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

This study examines biology teachers' views on artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence accelerates technological transformation in education, offers personalised learning experiences, facilitates the understanding of complex biological processes and makes the teaching process more effective. Case study design, which is a qualitative method, was used in the study. The study participants consisted of 20 biology teachers working in public schools in Ankara. The data were collected with the Artificial Intelligence Opinion Form prepared by the researchers. While the teachers stated that artificial intelligence has advantages such as visual content and modelling, virtual learning environments, time saving and providing support to the teacher in the learning process; they also mentioned the existence of difficulties such as lack of technological infrastructure, lack of knowledge, data security and authenticity problems. In addition, suggestions such as increasing in-service trainings, updating undergraduate programmes, gaining experience and improving technological equipment were presented for biology teachers to be more competent in artificial intelligence applications. In order to increase the awareness of artificial intelligence, it was emphasised that educational policies should be updated, experience sharing and guidance resources should be provided for teachers. In this context, it is considered very useful for biology teachers to gain knowledge, skills, awareness, etc. about artificial intelligence in order to increase the quality of biology education.