Teachers' readiness for integrating artificial intelligence into K-12 schools

The study examines variables to assess teachers' preparedness for integrating AI into South African schools. The dataset on the Excel sheet consists of 42 columns. The first ten columns comprise demographic variables such as Gender, Years of Teaching Experience (TE), Age Group, Specialisation (SPE), School Type (ST), School Location (SL), School Description (SD), Level of Technology Usage for Teaching and Learning (LTUTL), Undergone Training/Workshop/Seminar on AI Integration into Teaching and Learning Before (TRAIN), and if Yes, Have You Used Any AI Tools to Teach Before (TEACHAI). Columns 11 to 42 contain constructs measuring teachers' preparedness for integrating AI into the school system. These variables are measured on a scale of 1 = strongly disagree to 6 = strongly agree.

AI Ethics (AE): This variable captures teachers' perspectives on incorporating discussions about AI ethics into the curriculum.

Attitude Towards Using AI (AT): This variable reflects teachers' beliefs about the benefits of using AI in their teaching practices. It includes their expectations of having a positive experience with AI, improving their teaching experience, and enhancing their participation in critical discussions through AI applications.

Technology Integration (TI): This variable measures teachers' comfort in integrating AI tools and technologies into lesson plans. It also assesses their belief that AI enhances the learning experience for students, their proactive efforts to learn about new AI tools, and the importance they place on technology integration for effective AI education.

Social Influence (SI): This variable examines the impact of colleagues, administrative support, peer discussions, and parental expectations on teachers' preparedness to incorporate AI into their teaching practices.

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK): This variable assesses teachers' ability to use technology to facilitate AI learning. It includes their capability to select appropriate technology for teaching specific AI content, and bring real-life examples into lessons.

AI Professional Development (AIPD): This variable evaluates the impact of professional development training on teachers' ability to teach AI effectively. It includes the adequacy of these programs, teachers' proactive pursuit of further professional development opportunities, and schools' provision of such opportunities.

AI Teaching Preparedness (AITP): This variable measures teachers' feelings of preparedness to teach AI. It includes their belief that their teaching methods are engaging, their confidence in adapting AI content for different student needs, and their proactive efforts to improve their teaching skills for AI education.

Perceived Self-Efficacy to Teaching AI (PSE): This variable captures teachers' confidence in their ability to teach AI concepts, address challenges in teaching AI, and create innovative AI-related teaching materials.