The Role of AI in Curriculum Development and Educational Innovation

With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational systems, its role in
shaping curriculum development and driving educational innovation has gained significant attention. AI
applications in education promise to enhance teaching strategies, personalize student learning
experiences, and optimize curriculum planning. However, for successful adoption, educators'
perceptions and readiness to embrace AI-driven solutions play a crucial role. This study explores the role
of AI in curriculum development, focusing on factors that influence educators' intention to integrate AI
technologies into the educational framework. Using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach, the
relationships between key variables such as self-efficacy (SE), perceived usefulness (PU), perceived
ease of use (PEU), attitudes towards AI (ATU), and innovation adoption (IA) were analyzed. A survey
conducted among 300 educators involved in curriculum design highlighted that PEU, PU, and ATU
significantly impacted educators’ willingness to incorporate AI into educational processes. SE was found
to influence PEU and ATU directly, while PU contributed to educators’ perceptions of AI’s value in
enhancing curriculum flexibility and educational outcomes. The study concludes by providing
recommendations for educators, policy-makers, and institutions to foster the integration of AI in
curriculum innovation, thus facilitating more adaptive and dynamic educational environments.