Inclusion of Children With Special Needs in the Educational System, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Pradnya Mehta, Geetha Chillarge, Sarita D. Sapkal, Gitanjali R. Shinde, Pranali S. Kshirsagar
Abstract
Special education for students is essential to gain/get/obtain equity and accessibility. AI enables new tools, customized learning, and improved accessibility for students with different learning needs. This chapter examines AI in inclusive education and its benefits for special needs pupils. AI-based adaptive learning, assistive intelligent tutoring, and early intervention data analytics boost inclusive education. AI algorithms customize learning in adaptive learning systems. AI-powered voice recognition and accessibility technologies assist impaired students' study. AI-powered tutoring methods improve student performance. AI-powered data analytics can identify struggling students and give assistance. AI in inclusive education has downsides. The chapter addresses AI bias, fairness, data privacy and security, transparency, explainability, and stakeholder participation. Ethics should govern inclusive education's usage of AI technology. AI should support human judgement and interaction. Responsible AI can improve education for all children, regardless of learning needs.