Abstract
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in early education has opened up new possibilities for the inclusion of students with disabilities, facilitating their access to content and promoting adaptive teaching methodologies. This research presents a systematic review of the literature on AI-based pedagogical innovations for students with disabilities, with the aim of analysing trends, challenges and opportunities in this field. For this purpose, an exhaustive search was conducted in academic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science and ERIC, using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) and keywords such as ‘artificial intelligence’, ‘inclusive education’, ‘adaptive learning’ and ‘assistive technologies’. Articles published in the last decade (2014-2024) were included, prioritising empirical studies and reviews that evaluated the impact of AI on the learning of students with sensory, cognitive and motor disabilities. The findings highlight the development of tools such as intelligent tutoring systems, virtual assistants with natural language processing, accessibility applications with voice and image recognition, and personalised learning environments. However, challenges such as the digital divide, lack of teacher training and ethical implications related to the use of sensitive data are also identified. This literature review contributes to the understanding of the role of AI in inclusive education, providing a theoretical and empirical basis for future research and pedagogical practices that seek to ensure more equitable and accessible education.
Presenters
José Manuel Ortiz-MarcosAssistant Professor, Research Methods and Diagnosis in Education, University of Granada, Granada, Spain Ana Isabel Invernon-Gomez
PDI, Educación, Universidad de Zaragoza, Murcia, Spain Lina Higueras-Rodríguez
Assistant Professor, Didactics and School Organisation, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Artificial Intelligence; Inclusion in Education; Teacher Training; Higher Education
