Following the publication of the AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in collaboration with the European Commission, presented the guide “Navigating AI in Education: A Cross-Subject Guide for Teachers and Educators.” The guide aims to bridge the theoretical competencies outlined in the framework with everyday teaching practice, supporting primary and secondary education teachers in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy into their teaching.
The central principle of this approach is to integrate AI into existing school subjects, without requiring additional subjects to be added to the curriculum.
The guide focuses on the application of AI literacy across six key subject areas:
- Language
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Arts
- Computing
For each subject area, the guide provides practical examples and learning scenarios, as well as three categories of assessment questions:
- questions that encourage direct observation of how AI works (“In the Moment”);
- questions that explore its social and ethical impact (“Exploring Further”);
- questions that encourage reflection on trust in technology and dependence on it (“Reflective Use”).
This cross-curricular approach creates significant opportunities for deeper learning within individual subjects, the development of critical thinking skills, greater student autonomy, and preparation for contemporary social and professional life.
At the same time, the guide highlights the challenges facing education systems, including the need for systematic teacher training and greater teacher confidence, ensuring equitable access to technology, and addressing linguistic and cultural biases in algorithms.
Overall, the guide emphasizes that AI literacy cannot be developed through isolated lessons, but is instead a continuous, cross-curricular process. With the teacher’s role at its centre, it offers practical guidance to help students move beyond passive technology use and develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills and sense of responsibility needed to engage with technology.
Read the guide “Navigating AI in Education: A Cross-Subject Guide for Teachers and Educators” here.
The full AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education is available on the European Commission’s website here.