Artificial Intelligence in CurriculumDevelopment Bridging Bangladesh’s EducationalPriorities with Global Trends
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Background: AI integration in education is a transformative solution, addressing traditional pedagogical challenges and improving learning outcomes worldwide. Serving over 40 million students, Bangladesh's education system faces significant challenges such as resource constraints, infrastructure gaps, and urban-rural disparities, which AI could help overcome. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was conducted over 6 months (January- June 2024) involving 165 participants from 25 educational institutions across urban, semi- urban, rural, and remote areas of Bangladesh. The sample included teachers (n=50), students aged 6-12 and 18-25 (n=100), and educational administrators (n=15). Data was collected through structured questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations, and analyzed using SPSS for descriptive statistics and correlational analysis. Results: The study revealed positive perceptions of AI integration among participants. Teacher’s demonstrated higher AI familiarity (72%) compared to students (55%) (p=0.02). Both groups reported improvements in student engagement (85% teachers, 78% students) and recognized AI's effectiveness as a personalized learning tool (91% teachers, 82% students). Students using AI-powered platforms showed 18% improvement in mathematics and 15% improvement in science scores. Significant regional disparities were observed, with urban schools having 89% digital infrastructure availability compared to 28% in remote areas. Teachers reported a 28% reduction in lesson planning time, while schools experienced 8% reduction in dropout rates. Key challenges included infrastructure limitations, teacher training needs, and data privacy concerns expressed by 20% of participants. Conclusion: AI integration in Bangladesh's education system demonstrates significant potential for enhancing learning outcomes and addressing educational disparities. However, successful implementation requires substantial investment in digital infrastructure, comprehensive teacher training, and robust ethical frameworks. The alignment of local educational priorities with global AI trends can contribute to Bangladesh's Smart Bangladesh 2041 vision and socio-economic development goals.
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