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“Is AI Inevitable?” Development of Attitudes and Practices of Czech Teachers Between 2023 and 2025

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Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 128 00 Praha, Czech Republic
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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, 30. dubna 22, 701 03 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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Educ. Sci. 2026, 16(2), 335; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16020335
Submission received: 3 February 2026 / Revised: 13 February 2026 / Accepted: 15 February 2026 / Published: 19 February 2026
(This article belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Abstract

The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed educational practice worldwide. While early research documented teachers’ initial reactions to AI tools, less is known about how their attitudes, competencies, and professional practices evolve once these technologies become normalized in schools. This study addresses this gap by examining the development of Czech primary and secondary school teachers’ attitudes and practices related to AI in 2025 and comparing them with findings from 2023. A quantitative survey analyzed teachers’ frequency and purposes of AI use, perceived readiness, institutional support, and experiences with student misuse. The results indicate a substantial acceleration in AI adoption, increased participation in professional development, and a shift from experimental exploration toward more structured and pedagogically grounded use. At the same time, ethical concerns and issues related to student misuse remain significant. The findings highlight the transition from uncertainty to pragmatic integration and underline the importance of systematic methodological support and clear ethical frameworks for responsible AI implementation in education.
Keywords: artificial intelligence; teachers; attitudes towards AI; education; misuse of AI; comparative research artificial intelligence; teachers; attitudes towards AI; education; misuse of AI; comparative research

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Marsalek, R.; Teplá, M. “Is AI Inevitable?” Development of Attitudes and Practices of Czech Teachers Between 2023 and 2025. Educ. Sci. 2026, 16, 335. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16020335

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Marsalek R, Teplá M. “Is AI Inevitable?” Development of Attitudes and Practices of Czech Teachers Between 2023 and 2025. Education Sciences. 2026; 16(2):335. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16020335

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Marsalek, Roman, and Milada Teplá. 2026. "“Is AI Inevitable?” Development of Attitudes and Practices of Czech Teachers Between 2023 and 2025" Education Sciences 16, no. 2: 335. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16020335

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Marsalek, R., & Teplá, M. (2026). “Is AI Inevitable?” Development of Attitudes and Practices of Czech Teachers Between 2023 and 2025. Education Sciences, 16(2), 335. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16020335

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