Innovativeness and Attitudes of Primary School Teachers
Towards the Adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence

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https://doi.org/10.54937/ssf.2026.25.2.114-125

Autori/ Authors: Petr Gonda       Martina Maněnová         

In: Studia Scientifica Facultatis Paedagogicae Universitas Catholica Ružomberok

ISSN: 1336-2232

Ročník/ Volume: XXV.

Číslo/ Issue: 2

Strany/ Page Range: 114-125

Rok vydania/ Publication Year: 2026

Jazyk/ Language: Czech

Vydavateľ/ Publisher: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstrakt/ Abstract: The rapid integration of Generative AI presents unique challenges for primary education. This study investigates the adoption patterns and attitudes of primary school teachers. A quantitative survey was conducted in the Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic, with a final analyzed sample of 360 teachers (N=360). The instrument, based on Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory, categorized teachers and measured their experiences with and attitudes toward AI tools. Findings reveal a significant deviation from Rogers’ model, with a high concentration in the ‘Early Majority’ (66.1%) and few ‘Laggards’ (5.8%). A strong positive correlation was found between completing AI-focused training and positive attitudes. Teachers primarily perceive AI as a productivity tool for their own preparation (e.g., ChatGPT, Canva), not as a tool directly for pupils. The data underscores an urgent need for targeted professional development to bridge the gap from viewing AI as a “teacher’s tool” to its effective pedagogical integration.

Kľúčové slová/ Keywords: Artificial intelligence. Primary education. Teacher attitudes. Diffusion of innovations. Professional development. Generative AI.

Citácia/ How to cite:

GONDA, Petr a MANĚNOVÁ, Martina, 2026. Inovativnost a postoje učitelů na 1. stupni ZŠ k využívání generativní umělé inteligence. Studia Scientifica Facultatis Paedagogicae Universitas Catholica Ružomberok. Online. Roč. XXV., č. 2, s. 114-125. ISSN 1336-2232. Dostupné na: https://doi.org/10.54937/ssf.2026.25.2.114-125

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