From Supportive to Transformative: A Conceptual Framework for Artificial Intelligence Technology in Professional Development for Teachers and Instructors (Part 1)

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence or AI is rapidly reshaping professional development for teachers and instructors worldwide, with Thailand at the forefront of Southeast Asia in adopting AI-based training for teachers and instructors. Yet, despite the proliferation of training programs, the integration of AI in teacher education and professional development remains fragmented. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for situating AI technology in teacher and instructor training along two intersecting dimensions: firstly, the role of AI technology, ranging from “supportive” to “transformative”, and the depth of teacher training, secondly, spanning from “surface” to “deep” level of learning. The resulting four quadrants — supportive-surface, supportive-deep, transformative-surface, and transformative-deep — highlight distinct trajectories for professional capacity building for teacher and instructor.