PERSPECTIVES OF ARALING PANLIPUNAN MILLENNIAL TEACHERS IN UTILIZING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION

Abstract

The findings revealed that AI serves as a valuable instructional companion, supporting lesson planning, assessment development, and the preparation of instructional materials. Participants perceived AI as an effective tool for enhancing technology-integrated teaching, promoting interactive learning experiences, simplifying content delivery, and improving instructional efficiency. Despite these benefits, participants identified challenges related to information accuracy, internet connectivity, limited AI literacy, and students' potential overreliance on AI-generated outputs. The findings further suggest that AI is reshaping teachers' professional roles by positioning them as facilitators of learning while reinforcing the irreplaceable importance of empathy, values formation, ethical judgment, and critical thinking in education. The study highlights the need for schools, educational leaders, and policymakers to strengthen teachers' AI competencies through professional development, establish ethical guidelines for responsible AI utilization, and improve digital infrastructure to support human-centered AI integration. Future research may employ quantitative methods to examine AI utilization patterns, conduct Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to develop standardized evaluation instruments, or compare AI integration across different subject areas to identify effective instructional practices.