As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in educational systems, teachers are experiencing a profound shift in their professional roles and classroom responsibilities. AI-driven tools now support adaptive instruction, automated feedback, and predictive analytics (Chen et al., 2020; Huang et al., 2023), which enhance decision-making and streamline academic tasks. Evidence consistently shows that AI can strengthen learning outcomes and instructional precision (Tlili et al., 2024; Youssef et al., 2024), while simultaneously increasing student engagement and motivation (Duchi et al., 2025).
However, research also highlights critical tensions. Teachers express confidence in AI’s ability to improve academic performance and reduce administrative load (Beirat et al., 2025) yet remain cautious about its limited capacity to address socio-emotional dimensions essential to holistic learning (Collie et al., 2024). These concerns align with findings showing that social–emotional skills, communication, and empathetic interaction remain deeply human competencies (Daley et al., 2025) and cannot be replicated by automated systems.
To respond to this evolving landscape, this presentation proposes a conceptual model of AI-Ready Professional Practice, emphasizing three competencies: (1) informed pedagogical judgment supported by learning analytics (Chen et al., 2020; Tlili et al., 2024); (2) ethical and responsible orchestration of AI tools (Ngo & Hastie, 2024; Gardezi, 2024); (3) intentional preservation of interpersonal interaction in AI-enhanced classrooms (Collie et al., 2024; Daley et al., 2025).
By reframing AI this work contributes a timely perspective to global discussions on educational innovation and highlights the need for balanced human–AI collaboration in contemporary teaching (Almahasees et al., 2024).

Authors:
Zaid Almajdoub, Emirates College for Advanced Education, United Arab Emirates
Patricia Fidalgo, Emirates College for Advanced Education, United Arab Emirates
Yahia Alramamneh, Emirates College for Advanced Education, United Arab Emirates
Ayman Al Armoti, Liwa University, United Arab Emirates

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Zaid Mohd Khair Almajdoub works in ECAE’s Pedagogy, Technology and Teacher Education Division and is Program Coordinator. His interests focus on AI in education, and his project studies how prepared teachers are to use AI in their classrooms.

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