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Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 2025, Vol. 14(2) 102-120
Transforming Science Education in Ethiopian Higher Education: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Innovation and Equity
pp. 102 - 120
Publish Date: December 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential for science education in Ethiopian higher education, aligning with the Digital Ethiopia strategy and 70:30 STEM enrollment goals. However, challenges like infrastructure limitations and digital literacy gaps hinder adoption. This study explores its role in reshaping science education, identifies barriers, proposes a framework for integration, and assesses its impact on research and innovation across the science disciplines at Addis Ababa, Jimma, and Wollo Universities. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, incorporating surveys of 100 faculty members and 300 students, 20 semi-structured interviews, and an analysis of relevant documents. Quantitative data were collected to assess the effectiveness of AI tools and determine their impact scores using ANOVA analysis. However, qualitative data explored potential barriers and the practicality of the proposed framework. AI tools like personalized learning (mean score 80.18) and virtual labs (73.96) outperformed traditional methods (65.78), with significant differences (F(2, 297) = 50.48, p<.0001). Barriers included infrastructure (40%), digital literacy (35%), and ethical concerns (25%). With steps like curriculum revision and ethical guidelines, the framework received 82%–88% support. Its role in the research showed impact scores for data analysis (3.80) and simulations (3.63), with innovation lagging. AI can enhance science education and research in Ethiopia, but infrastructure, literacy, and ethical barriers must be addressed for equitable implementation. Prioritize infrastructure upgrades, teacher training, and ethical policies to ensure successful AI integration.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Science Education, Ethiopian Higher Education, Digital Literacy, Ethical Concerns
APA 7th edition
Goshu, B. (2025). Transforming Science Education in Ethiopian Higher Education: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Innovation and Equity. Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 14(2), 102-120.
Harvard
Goshu, B. (2025). Transforming Science Education in Ethiopian Higher Education: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Innovation and Equity. Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 14(2), pp. 102-120.
Chicago 16th edition
Goshu, Belay (2025). "Transforming Science Education in Ethiopian Higher Education: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Innovation and Equity". Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 14 (2):102-120.
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