Aspects of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Work of Teachers of Vocational Subjects in Secondary Schools

Abstract

The presented study focuses on the specifics of vocational education and continuing professional education of teachers of vocational subjects in the conditions of the fourth age and artificial intelligence (AI). The aim of this study is to define AI in relation to its use in vocational education and to present the main research findings in the field of AI use in the work of vocational subject teachers in secondary schools in the Czech Republic. The results of the research showed that two thirds of the interviewed teachers do not use AI in their teaching whereas one third use it actively. Furthermore, the research showed that a statistically significant majority of teachers use AI in teaching or are willing to use it and are ready for further training in this area.