Case ReportPublished empirical studyOct. 15, 2024
AAB-CASE-2025-RV-039
Artificial intelligence literacy in primary education: An arts-based approach to overcoming age and gender barriers
CAEAI 2024 arts-based primary AI literacy pilot.
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Implementation
University of Cambridge
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Learning context
In-school (K–12)
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AI role
Co-creator
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Outcome signal
Equity
Registry Facets
0
Education Level
- K-5
Subject Area
- AI literacy
- Arts
Use Case Type
- Pilot
Stakeholder Group
- Students
AI Capability Type
- Ethics and society
- Foundational AI concepts
Implementation Model
- Classroom-level
Evidence Type
- Pre/post
- Qualitative
Outcomes Domain
- Equity
- Knowledge
Implementing Organization
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Organization Type
University of Cambridge
Location
United Kingdom
Primary Facilitator Role
Author-researcher
Learning Context
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Setting Type
- In-school (K–12)
Session Format
Arts-integrated lessons + tests
Duration
Pilot
Group Size
25
Devices
Arts + AI activities
Constraints
- Small n
- Single site
Learner Profile
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Age Range
Primary
Prior AI Exposure Assumed
Varied
Prior Programming Background Assumed
Not required
Educational Intent
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Primary Learning Goals
- Raise AI literacy scores
- Test gender/age barriers
- Promote AI thinking
Secondary Learning Goals
- Broaden beyond CS stereotypes
What This Was Not
- Not large RCT
AI Tool Description
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Tool Type
Arts-integrated AI literacy curriculum
AI Role
- Co-creator
Languages
UK
User Interaction Model
- Artifact reflection
Safeguards
- Age-appropriate ethics
- Inclusive arts access
Activity Design
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Activity Flow
- Teach
- pre/post test
- stats + themes
Human Vs AI Responsibilities
- Teacher-led ethical inquiry
Scaffolding Strategies
- Arts as sense-making bridge
Observed Challenges
7
Educators Reported
- CS-only pathways gendered
- Definition gaps for primary AI literacy
Design Adaptations
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Adaptations
- Arts transdisciplinary frame
Reported Outcomes
9
Engagement
- Qualitative depth
Learning Signals
- Sig paired gains; no demo diff on MW/KW
Educators Reflection
Evidence for inclusive primary AI literacy route.
Ethical & Privacy Considerations
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Privacy
- Child consent
- Fair assessment of creative work
Evidence Type
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Evidence
- Post assessment
- Activity documentation
- Practitioner observation
Relevance to Research
12
Potential Research Use
- Multi-site trials
- Identity measures
Relevant Research Domains
- Primary AI
- Arts integration
Case Status
13
Case Status
- Completed
AAB Classification Tags
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Age
Primary
Setting
School
AI Function
Literacy
Pedagogy
Arts-based
Risk Level
Medium
Data Sensitivity
Medium
Registry Metadata
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Case ID
AAB-CASE-2025-RV-039
Publication Status
Published empirical study
Tags
caseK-5United KingdomClassroom-levelEthics and societyAI literacyArtsPilot