The Impact of AI-Supported Civic Education on Moral and Civic Attitudes of Primary School Learners

Muhamad Afandi, Ujiati Cahyaningsih, Ahmad Al Yakin, Sari Yustiana, Abdul Malik

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This study aims to explore the impact of citizenship education supported by artificial intelligence (AI) on the moral and citizenship attitudes of primary school students. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative, which includes direct observation, interviews with teachers and students, as well as analysis of AI-based learning materials. The results show that the implementation of AI in citizenship education significantly improves students' understanding of citizenship concepts such as rights and duties as citizens, and increases their moral awareness, especially in aspects of social participation, empathy, and justice. Students become more active in class discussions and are able to make moral decisions in AI-based simulations depicting real-world situations. Although AI technology offers great potential in enhancing learning, this study also identifies several challenges, such as the need for adequate technological infrastructure, sufficient training for educators, and equitable access to technology across different regions. This study suggests that the implementation of AI in education should be done gradually and carefully, paying attention to ethical aspects, while ensuring equal access for all students to maximize its impact on citizenship education.

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Artificial intelligence; citizenship education; morality; social participation; citizenship attitudes; AI-based simulations; education ethics; interactive teaching; educational technology; educational challenges

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