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Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Study from The Perspective of Primary School Teachers

Eğitimde Yapay Zekâ: İlkokul Öğretmenlerinin Perspektifinden Bir İnceleme

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The findings reveal the role of artificial intelligence in education, teachers’ current use of it and their reasons for using it, and their views on the teacher’s role and student achievement.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examined primary school teachers' views and experiences using artificial intelligence in education.
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Key Findings & Data:The study sample consisted of 21 primary school teachers working in the Adıyaman provincial center during the 2025–2026 academic year, selected through convenience sampling.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings reveal the role of artificial intelligence in education, teachers’ current use of it and their reasons for using it, and their views on the teacher’s role and student achievement.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2025–2026 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Eğitimde yapay zeka · ilkokulda yapay zeka · ilkokulda dijital dönüşüm

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This study examined primary school teachers' views and experiences using artificial intelligence in education. The study used a qualitative design and employed a basic qualitative approach. The study sample consisted of 21 primary school teachers working in the Adıyaman provincial center during the 2025–2026 academic year, selected through convenience sampling. The researchers collected data using a semi-structured interview form with four questions. The researchers analyzed the data using content analysis. The findings reveal the role of artificial intelligence in education, teachers’ current use of it and their reasons for using it, and their views on the teacher’s role and student achievement. The study found that artificial intelligence has a transformative potential in education, but its advantages and disadvantages depend on how and for what purpose it is used. Teachers emphasized that they use artificial intelligence primarily to support instruction and assessment. Another finding is that artificial intelligence clarifies the teacher’s transition to a guiding and mentoring role, thereby lightening the teacher’s workload. However, the study also notes concerns that the teaching profession risks becoming obsolete. The research results indicate that AI tools have disadvantages related to technology dependency, social isolation, and data security and privacy; therefore, teachers should supervise and guide their use. Teachers report that AI offers students opportunities for personalized instruction and supports lasting learning, but it can also weaken higher-order thinking skills by accustoming students to ready-made information. Additionally, research indicates that using AI tools can increase or decrease student motivation, depending on the purpose.

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Bu araştırma; ilkokul kademesinde görev yapan öğretmenlerin eğitimde yapay zekâ kullanımına ilişkin görüş ve deneyimlerinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma nitel olarak tasarlanmış ve temel nitel araştırma deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2025-2026 eğitim-öğretim yılında Adıyaman il merkezinde görev yapan ve kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yoluyla belirlenen 21 ilkokul öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan ve 4 sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Veriler içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Bulgular, yapay zekânın eğitimdeki rolünü, öğretmenlerin yapay zekâyı kullanma durumunu ve amacını, öğretmen rolüne ve öğrenci başarısına yönelik görüşlerini ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma sonucunda, yapay zekânın eğitimde dönüştürücü bir potansiyele sahip olduğu; ancak kullanım şekline ve amacına bağlı olarak avantajları ve dezavantajları olduğu görülmektedir. Öğretmenler, yapay zekayı en çok öğretimi destekleme ve değerlendirme amacıyla kullandıklarını vurgulamaktadırlar. Araştırmanın bir diğer sonucu da yapay zekânın öğretmenin rehber ve mentor rolüne geçişini belirginleştirdiği, öğretmenin yükünü hafiflettiğidir. Fakat bunun tam tersi olarak öğretmenlik mesleğinin kaybolma tehlikesiyle karşı karşıya olduğunun düşünülmesi de araştırmanın sonuçları arasındadır. Araştırma sonuçları yapay zeka araçlarının teknoloji bağımlılığı riski, asosyalleşme, veri güvenliği ve gizliği noktasındaki endişeler nedeniyle dezavantajları olduğu ve bu nedenlerle öğretmen denetimi ve rehberliğinde kullanılması gerektiğini göstermektedir. Öğretmenlere göre yapay zekâ, öğrencilere bireyselleştirilmiş öğretim fırsatı sağlamakta, kalıcı öğrenmelere yol açmakta; fakat hazır bilgiye alıştırarak üst düzey düşünme becerilerini zayıflatmaktadır. Ayrıca, yapay zeka araçlarının kullanımının amacına bağlı olarak öğrencinin motivasyonunu artırabileceği ya da azaltabileceği araştırma sonuçları arasında yer almaktadır.

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Kaya, E., Yıldırım, N. (2026). Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Study from The Perspective of Primary School Teachers. Temel Eğitim, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 31. https://doi.org/10.52105/temelegitim.1937771

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