In a professional development session held on the 6 May 2025, 90 Ethics teachers came together to explore the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. The training was organised by Mr Roger Tirazona and Ms Kirby Caruana, Heads of Department for Ethics within the Ministry for Education, Youth and Research (MEYR). One of the training sessions was led by Dr Lucianne Zammit, Ethics coordinator within the Faculty of Education and Chair of the Platform for the Teaching of Ethics in Schools.
The session provided participants with practical insights into how AI tools can support teaching and learning while remaining aligned with ethical principles. Topics included how AI can assist in lesson planning, enhance student engagement, and foster critical thinking鈥攚ithout compromising the values that underpin Ethics education.
A key feature of the session was a live demonstration of an immersive, gamified learning environment powered by AI. This hands-on experience gave educators a glimpse into the potential of AI to create interactive and thought-provoking learning spaces that encourage ethical dialogue among students.
Empowering educators to navigate emerging technologies with confidence and integrity is a crucial step towards cultivating future-ready learners who are not only technologically literate but also ethically grounded. This training session marked a significant contribution toward that goal.
Rather than presenting AI as a catch-all solution, the session emphasised the importance of thoughtful, critical engagement with technology. Teachers were encouraged to reflect on both the possibilities and limitations of AI, and to consider how it might be used to complement鈥攏ot replace鈥攖he human elements of ethical instruction.
Empowering educators to navigate emerging technologies with confidence and integrity is a crucial step towards cultivating future-ready learners who are not only technologically literate but also ethically grounded. This training session marked a significant contribution toward that goal.
Dr Lucianne Zammit is a lecturer within the Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education. She coordinates the Ethics programme, which consists of the Postgraduate Certificate for the Teaching of Ethics in Schools and the Masters in Teaching and Learning (Ethics). She is also the coordinator of the Platform for the Teaching of Ethics in School.
