ArticleFrontiers in artificial intelligence2026
Generative AI adoption and its impact on teachers' self-efficacy and instructional confidence in Ghana.
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Background: The rapid integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into education presents unique opportunities and challenges, particularly in developing nations. While research has explored factors influencing GenAI adoption, its subsequent impact on teachers' core professional beliefs remains under-investigated. This study addresses this gap by examining the relationship between GenAI usage and two critical psychological factors teacher self-efficacy (TSE) and instructional confidence among K-12 educators in Ghana. It further investigates the moderating role of institutional support and professional development. Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed. The quantitative phase involved a survey of 512 K-12 teachers from diverse districts in Ghana, utilizing validated scales to measure GenAI use, TSE (Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale), instructional confidence, and perceived institutional support. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and hierarchical multiple regression. The qualitative phase consisted of semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 20 teachers to provide deeper context and explanation for the quantitative findings. Results: Quantitative analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the frequency of GenAI use and both teacher self-efficacy ( Conclusion: The findings suggest that the adoption of GenAI can serve as a potent tool for enhancing teacher self-efficacy and instructional confidence within the Ghanaian educational context. By automating routine tasks and providing novel pedagogical resources, GenAI empowers educators to focus on higher-order instructional strategies, thereby fostering greater professional competence. This effect is significantly strengthened when coupled with robust institutional support frameworks. This study offers critical insights for policymakers, school administrators, and teacher training institutions in Ghana and similar developing contexts, highlighting a strategic pathway for leveraging technology to empower the teaching workforce.
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