Ai in Learning, Educational Leadership, and Special Education : Innovations and Ethical Dilemmas

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the educational landscape, offering powerful tools to enhance learning, streamline leadership tasks, and support students with special needs. In learning environments, AI-driven platforms personalize instruction, adapt to diverse student needs, and offer real-time feedback, making education more efficient and engaging. In special education, AI technologies such as speech recognition, predictive analytics, and adaptive interfaces create new opportunities for inclusive learning. However, these innovations also raise critical ethical dilemmas, including concerns over data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equitable access. As AI evolves, further research may ensure organizations harness its potential responsibly and ethically. AI in Learning, Educational Leadership, and Special Education: Innovations and Ethical Dilemmas explores the integration of intelligent technologies in education practices. It examines various challenges and ethical issues surrounding effective AI usage, and the potential for improved leadership and accessibility. This book covers topics such as mental health, speech therapy, and big data, and is a useful resource for educators, computer engineers, psychologists, medical professionals, academicians, researchers, and data scientists.

Maria Efstratopoulou - EditorDr. Maria Efstratopoulou is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the United Arab Emirates University. Before joining UAEU, she was a Senior Lecturer in BGUniversity in the UK, teaching at the graduate program in Special Education and Inclusion. She holds a doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation KULeuven, Belgium, a European Master in Psychomotor Therapy for Children (KULeuven, Belgium), and a Master in Human Performance and Health for Special Populations (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece). Her research interests are in motor behaviour and assessment for children with emotional, behavioural, and developmental disorders.

Agathi Argyriadis is a Psychologist with specialization on Cognitive - Behavioral Psychotherapy and Developmental Psychology. Her PhD thesis is entitled "The effects of "Aesthetic flow experiences" in school's environment of first graders. A psycho-educational approach". She also holds a M.Ed. in Special Education and a second Master in Counseling. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Frederick University, teaching developmental and cognitive psychology. In the past she has also taught at Cyprus University of Technology, at the East London University and at the University of Peloponnese at the department of Speech Pathology, for 3 years. She is the writer of 10 scientific books in the field of psychology and more than 80 papers in high impact factor academic journals. Her research interests focus on optimizing learning environments using positive psychology and aesthetic theories, developmental psychological issues, special education and social inclusion.