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Analysis of Special Education Teachers' Attitudes towards Using Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Teaching Process

Özel Eğitim Öğretmenlerinin Öğretim Sürecinde Yapay Zekâ Uygulamalarını Kullanmaya Yönelik Tutumlarının Analizi

Mehmet Ali Kandemir(MİLLİ EĞİTİM MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ)0000-0001-9340-2559
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1130–1169
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2026-05-31
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In addition, it was found that the attitude scores of teachers towards artificial intelligence applications showed statistically significant differences according to the variables of gender, professional seniority, level of use of technological tools and level of education, but did not show a significant difference according to the variable of grade level taught.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of the study is to analyze the attitudes of special education teachers towards using artificial intelligence applications in their teaching processes in the context of various variables.
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Key Findings & Data:The research was carried out with the participation of 140 special education teachers working in special education schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in the districts of a province in the Black Sea Region. “Artificial Intelligence Applications Attitude Scale” and “Interview Form” were used as data collection tools.
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Conclusion & Impact:In addition, it was found that the attitude scores of teachers towards artificial intelligence applications showed statistically significant differences according to the variables of gender, professional seniority, level of use of technological tools and level of education, but did not show a significant difference according to the variable of grade level taught.
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The aim of the study is to analyze the attitudes of special education teachers towards using artificial intelligence applications in their teaching processes in the context of various variables. The embedded design approach, which is one of the mixed method designs, was used in the study. The research was carried out with the participation of 140 special education teachers working in special education schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in the districts of a province in the Black Sea Region. “Artificial Intelligence Applications Attitude Scale” and “Interview Form” were used as data collection tools. Descriptive and content analysis was used in the analysis of qualitative data; independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used in the analysis of quantitative data. As a result of the study, it was determined that special education teachers generally have a positive attitude towards artificial intelligence applications. In addition, it was found that the attitude scores of teachers towards artificial intelligence applications showed statistically significant differences according to the variables of gender, professional seniority, level of use of technological tools and level of education, but did not show a significant difference according to the variable of grade level taught. Based on the obtained results; It may be recommended that teachers' professional competencies be increased by supporting them with case studies and interactive workshops.

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Araştırmanın amacı, özel eğitim öğretmenlerinin öğretim süreçlerinde yapay zekâ uygulamalarını kullanmaya yönelik tutumlarını çeşitli değişkenler bağlamında analiz etmektir. Araştırmada, karma yöntem desenlerinden gömülü desen yaklaşımı kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, Karadeniz Bölgesi'nde yer alan bir ilin, ilçelerinde Millî Eğitim Bakanlığına bağlı özel eğitim okullarında görev yapan 140 özel eğitim öğretmeninin katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak, “Yapay Zekâ Uygulamaları Tutum Ölçeği” ve “Görüşme Formu” kullanılmıştır. Nitel verilerin analizinde, betimsel ve içerik analizi; nicel verilerin analizinde, bağımsız örneklemler t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda, özel eğitim öğretmenlerinin yapay zekâ uygulamalarına karşı genel olarak olumlu bir tutum sergiledikleri tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca öğretmenlerin yapay zekâ uygulamalarına yönelik tutum puanlarının; cinsiyet, mesleki kıdem, teknolojik araçları kullanma düzeyi ve öğrenim düzeyi değişkenlerine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar gösterdiği; ancak öğretim yapılan sınıf düzeyi değişkenine göre anlamlı bir farklılık göstermediği tespit edilmiştir. Sağlanan sonuçlardan hareketle; öğretmenlerin mesleki yeterliklerinin, örnek olay analizleri ve etkileşimli atölye çalışmaları ile desteklenerek artırılması önerilebilir.

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Kandemir, M. A. (2026). Analysis of Special Education Teachers' Attitudes towards Using Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Teaching Process. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1, 1130–1169. https://doi.org/10.30561/sinopusd.1835438

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