Norihiro MUKAIDA

This study proposes a practical generative AI training program and examines changes in teachers' awareness toward its use. A preliminary survey of 35 middle school teachers in Prefecture X revealed that while many were receptive to AI integration, they expressed concerns about their knowledge and skills related to it. Based on these findings, a teacher-training program incorporating hands-on exercises with generative AI was developed using an AI literacy framework. A comparison of pre- and post-training survey results indicated that participants gained a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and technologies underlying generative AI. Additionally, they developed greater awareness of the associated risks and an increased sense of responsibility in making informed and ethical decisions regarding its use. However, the findings also suggest that some teachers adopted a more skeptical stance toward integrating generative AI into instructional practices.