Rethinking School Education in Karachi: AI Integration for the 21st Century Classroom
Keywords:
AI in education, teacher education, human-centered AI, Karachi, inclusive education, infrastructure developmentAbstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global education, with its potential to enhance school education by supporting personalized learning and instructional efficiency. This paper explores the integration of AI technologies in the educational systems of Karachi, Pakistan, highlighting both opportunities and limitations. In under-resourced environments like Karachi, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of teacher training, and cultural misalignment hinder AI’s full potential. Through a qualitative research framework, using semi-structured interviews with teachers, this study uncovers insights into how AI can enhance learning while preserving a human-centered approach. The findings suggest that although AI can improve personalized learning, substantial efforts are required to bridge the gap in infrastructure, professional development, and contextual relevance to ensure that AI tools complement, rather than replace, human educators.
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