THE MULTIFACETED INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON CHEMISTRY TEACHING IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

This scientific article addresses the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on chemistry teaching in public high schools, with the aim of analyzing its benefits and harms in this specific context. The research employs a bibliographic review methodological approach, examining open-access studies that discuss the application of AI in the teaching of science and, particularly, chemistry, with a focus on secondary education. Data collection involved the search and selection of scientific articles, event proceedings and other relevant publications on platforms such as Google Scholar and SciELO, using keywords related to AI, chemistry teaching and public education. The analysis of the selected studies sought to identify the main applications of AI, its potential pedagogical gains and the challenges and limitations for its implementation in public education. The main results of the research show that AI offers opportunities for personalizing learning, increasing student engagement through interactive resources and optimizing teaching work by automating tasks and providing feedback. However, the implementation of AI in the public sector comes up against crucial issues such as unequal access to technological infrastructure, the need for adequate teacher training for the effective use of these tools and the risk of exacerbating existing disparities in the education system. In addition, the research points to concerns about the dehumanization of the teaching-learning process, the privacy of student data and the potential for technological overdependence. It concludes that although AI has significant potential to transform chemistry teaching in the public school system, its successful and equitable implementation requires careful planning, strategic investments and consideration of the particularities of the Brazilian educational context, prioritizing teacher training and universal access to technology, in order to maximize the benefits and mitigate the risks associated with this innovation.