ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Author(s): Saša A. Horvat, Valentina PeriškićSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: metacognitive development; AI-generated content; educational practices; chemistry education;
Summary/Abstract: The future of chemistry education may therefore depend less on the capabilities of AI itself and more on educators’ ability to design learning environments in which technology supports, rather than substitutes, meaningful scientific inquiry in ways that promote understanding, curiosity, scientific literacy, and lifelong learning. From this perspective, the role of teachers becomes even more important rather than less significant. AI cannot replace the pedagogical expertise, ethical judgment, and professional experience required to support meaningful learning. Instead, it should be viewed as a complementary tool that enhances educational practice while leaving essential educational decisions in human hands. Teachers remain responsible for ensuring scientific accuracy, promoting critical thinking, fostering student motivation, and creating safe learning environments.
Journal: Problems of Education in the 21st Century
- Issue Year: 84/2026
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 378-381
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English
