Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Soft-Skill Development: A Review of Educational Initiatives in West Sumatra

Rahadian Zainul (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia)
Dony Novaliendry (Department of Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, Indonesia University of Education, Bandung, Indonesia)
Budhi Oktavia (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia)
Fitrah Mey Harmi Siregar (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia)
Maiti Faddila (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia)
Hidayatul Husna (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia)
Delsya Helvira Suci (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia)

Eksakta : Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA
Vol. 25 No. 04 (2024): Eksakta : Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA (E-ISSN : 2549-7464)

This study examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing teachers' soft skills in West Sumatra. AI technology plays an important role in supporting the improvement of communication skills, classroom management, and critical thinking through personalized training and instant feedback. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach to analyze the effectiveness of AI in supporting teacher competency development. The results of the study show that although AI is able to provide positive impacts, the main challenges faced are the digital infrastructure gap and low digital literacy among teachers, especially in remote areas. However, with the support of the right policies and more inclusive training, AI has great potential to improve the quality of education in West Sumatra.