Empowering future educators: integrating artificial intelligence, sustainability, and ethics into teacher preparation programs

Teacher preparation programs are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools, but the ethical, social, and environmental considerations of this integration are often overlooked in the training of future educators. A conceptual analysis proposes the SAGE Model (Sustainability and AI for Global Educators) as a coherent framework to integrate AI competence, sustainability education, and ethical technology use, moving beyond treating these as separate additions. This model draws on critical digital pedagogy, domain-specific cognition theory, and transformative learning theory, synthesized from relevant policy documents and literature.

The rapid integration of AI into education necessitates a holistic approach to teacher preparation, ensuring future educators are not only proficient in using AI but also deeply understand its ethical, social, and environmental implications. This ensures the responsible and sustainable development of educational practices, preparing the next generation of professionals to navigate complex technological and societal landscapes effectively.

Current AI adoption in teacher preparation programs insufficiently addresses ethical, social, and environmental dimensions.

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