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2026-04-19
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Empirical Research Papers & Systematic Reviews
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Teachers' AI education programs: Comparative study of US and South Korea
Seeun Jeon
Jeon
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/wejc.v1i1.7124
Keywords: Comparative Education, Teacher Education, AI in Education, Teacher AI Literacy, Teacher Professional Development, South Korea, United States of America
Abstract
This study compares K–12 AI education programs for teachers in the U.S. and South Korea using qualitative content analysis on ten documents (2020–2025) across macro, meso, and micro levels. Both countries stress AI ethics and literacy for digital citizenship and workforce readiness. Key differences emerge from contrasting educational systems: South Korea's centralized system offers structured, curriculum-aligned guidance and tool-specific training, while the decentralized U.S. system provides broader frameworks for local adaptation and shareholder involvement. Instructionally, U.S. materials frame teachers as facilitators, whereas South Korean programs position them as learners developing practical competencies. The study highlights how sociopolitical contexts shape teacher AI education and suggests combining structured guidance with local flexibility to support teachers' AI literacy.
