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An analysis of perceptions of elementary teachers and secondary mathematics teachers on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mathematics education

수학교육에서 인공지능 활용에 대한 초등 교사와 중등 수학 교사의 인식 분석

  • JeongWon Kim (Sintanjin Elementary School)
  • 김정원 (신탄진초등학교)
  • Received : 2024.01.31
  • Accepted : 2024.02.14
  • Published : 2024.05.31
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Abstract

One of the important factors for the effective implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in mathematics education is the perceptions of the teachers who adopt it. This study surveyed 161 elementary school teachers and 157 secondary mathematics teachers on their perceptions of using AI in mathematics education, grouped into four categories: attitude toward using AI, AI for teaching mathematics, AI for learning mathematics, and AI for assessing mathematics. The findings showed that teachers were most positive about using AI for teaching and learning mathematics, whereas their attitudes towards using AI were less favorable. In addition, elementary school teachers demonstrated a higher positive response rate across all categories compared to secondary mathematics teachers, who exhibited more neutral perceptions. Based on the results, we discussed the pedagogical implications for teachers to effectively use AI in mathematics education.

인공지능이 수학교육에서 효과적으로 활용되기 위해 고려해야 할 중요한 요인 중 하나는 인공지능을 수용하는 교사의 인식이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 인공지능 활용에 대한 교사의 인식을 인공지능의 정의와 활용 태도, 수학 교수 도구, 수학 학습 도구, 수학 평가 도구의 네 가지 범주로 구분한 뒤, 초등 교사 161명과 중등 수학 교사 157명의 인식을 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 교사들은 수학 교수 및 학습의 도구로 인공지능을 활용하는 데에 가장 긍정적인 인식을 드러냈으나, 자신의 수학 수업에서 인공지능을 활용하는 것과 관련된 인공지능에 대한 태도와 관련해서는 상대적으로 낮은 인식을 드러냈다. 또한 모든 문항에서 초등 교사가 중등 수학 교사보다 긍정 응답률이 높게 나타났고, 중등 교사의 경우 중립적 인식에 가진 교사의 비율이 초등 교사에 비하여 높게 나타났다. 본 연구에서 드러난 교사들의 인식을 바탕으로, 인공지능이 수학교육에 효과적으로 활용되기 위하여 교사들에게 필요한 구체적인 교수학적 지원과 방안에 대한 시사점을 논의하였다.

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