Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Enhancing Pupil Engagement in Primary and Lower Secondary Schools

Abstract

This paper delves into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool for boosting student engagement in primary and lower secondary education. As technology continues to evolve, AI offers significant opportunities to create personalized and more interactive learning experiences for students at an early stage of their education. This study investigates how AI can improve motivation, foster active participation, and enhance overall student performance by providing tailored learning paths and adaptive resources that cater to the unique needs of each student. Through a series of examples and case studies from various schools, the paper highlights successful AI-driven initiatives that have positively impacted both student engagement and academic achievement. Additionally, the study explores the challenges faced by educators in integrating AI technologies into the classroom, such as issues related to infrastructure, teacher training, and the digital divide. Furthermore, the paper outlines the opportunities for overcoming these obstacles and offers recommendations for effectively incorporating AI into educational settings to support teaching and learning processes. The findings of this research underscore the potential of AI to revolutionize traditional teaching methods and contribute to a more dynamic, inclusive, and efficient educational system.