THE CONTRIBUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE LEARNING AND TEACHING OF HISTORY IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

Autors/ores

  • Vasileios Bazanis M.Ed., Headmaster of Geniko Lykeio Doriou, Greece
  • Anna Bilali M.Ed., Teacher of Primary School of Kaminia Patras, Greece
  • Zafiria Karatziki M.A., Teacher of 1st Junior High School of Thebes, Greece
  • Apostolia Katsarou MSc, Teacher of 6th Experimental Junior High School of Alexandroupolis, Greece
  • Georgios Nikolaou Teacher of 1st Junior High School of Naousa, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i12.6423

Paraules clau:

artificial intelligence, secondary education, history

Resum

This paper examines the contribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the learning and teaching of History in secondary education. The first part presents the theoretical framework and provides an extensive literature review on the applications, pedagogical benefits, and challenges of AI in the school environment. The second part provides a critical assessment of the international literature, with an emphasis on research gaps and the contribution of the present study. The research methodology is then described, and a case study of the application of an educational scenario in the second-grade classes of a secondary school is analysed. The scenario refers to the use of AI tools, and to how to create first-person historical narratives. Finally, the research findings are presented, and compared to international examples, highlighting the potential for the pedagogically sound, and creative integration of Information Technology (IT) in the teaching of History.

 

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Biografies de l'autor/a

  • Vasileios Bazanis, M.Ed., Headmaster of Geniko Lykeio Doriou, Greece

    Vasileios Bazanis holds a bachelor degree from the Department of Greek Language and Literature (Specialization in Classical Literature), School of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Master's degree in Educational Programmes and Materials (Conventional and e-Formats) from the Department of Social and Educational Policy of the University of Peloponnese (UoP). He is a post-graduate student of the programme “Digital and Soft Skills in Education Sciences” of the International Hellenic University (IHU), an experienced teacher of secondary education, and nowadays is the headmaster of Geniko Lykeio Doriou in Messenia’s region. He has participated in various school, European and Erasmus+ projects related to Environment, Culture, Mental Health, and pedagogical issues.  He is one of the authors of a school book and the author of articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as of conference presentations in proceedings of Greek and International conferences. His research interests are related to Pedagogy, ICT and AI in Education, Leadership and Mentoring. Publications are linked to his Google Scholar, and ResearchGate account.

  • Anna Bilali, M.Ed., Teacher of Primary School of Kaminia Patras, Greece

    Anna Bilali is a teacher and philologist at a primary school and a postgraduate student at the International Hellenic University (IHU). She holds a Master’s Degree in Education titled 'Organization and Administration of Education and Educational Units' from the Department of Primary Education at the University of Patras. Her research interests include ICT integration, AI in education, Special Education, inclusion, and the organization and administration of education. She has published research on educational evaluation and articles on special education and inclusion. She also participates in innovative national and European programmes.

  • Zafiria Karatziki, M.A., Teacher of 1st Junior High School of Thebes, Greece

    Zafeiria Karatziki is a German language teacher at the 1st Junior High School of Thebes with 20 years of service in secondary education. She holds a Magister Artium (M.A.) from the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg and she is a postgraduate student in the Master’s program “Digital and Soft Skills in Education Sciences”. Her research interests include language teaching methodology, Artificial Intelligence in education, and digital tools for inclusive and intercultural learning. She has participated in Erasmus+, eTwinning, and Eco-Schools projects.

  • Apostolia Katsarou, MSc, Teacher of 6th Experimental Junior High School of Alexandroupolis, Greece

    Apostolia Katsarou holds a bachelor degree from the Departments of Greek Language and Literature, School of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), and from the Department of Early Childhood Education, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH). She is the holder of a postgraduate degree in "Environmental Education and Communication" from DUTH and she is a postgraduate student at the International Hellenic University (IHU). She serves as an appointed Greek teacher in public secondary education. For the past three years, she has been an Educational Project Coordinator and Mentor at the 6th Experimental Junior High School of Alexandroupolis.

  • Georgios Nikolaou, Teacher of 1st Junior High School of Naousa, Greece

    Georgios Nikolaou is a philologist in secondary education and postgraduate student at the International Hellenic University. His research focuses on ICT integration, innovative pedagogy, and Artificial Intelligence in education. He has published educational material, participated in Erasmus+ projects, and presented at national and international conferences. He is Vice President of the Association of Philologists of Imathia and President of the “Hercules” Gymnastics Club.

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2025-12-12

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