The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Curriculum Design: A Meta-Synthesis Study

Given that one of the applications of artificial intelligence in education lies in curriculum design, the present study was conducted with the aim of identifying the role of artificial intelligence in curriculum design.

This study was qualitative in terms of the method of data and information collection, which was conducted using a systematic review method and by searching for the keywords; design, curriculum, role, and artificial intelligence and their equivalents in English in articles published from 2000 to 2024 available in the databases of Google Scholar, Springer, Magiran, SID Scopus, Science Direct, Civica, and IranDoc. After analyzing the information obtained from the aforementioned databases, out of a total of 103 sources obtained, 54 sources were selected for the final review after removing irrelevant sources.

The findings of the present study indicate that; Integrating AI into curriculum design involves using AI technologies to design, implement, and optimize curricula. By using AI capabilities in curriculum to analyze data, generate content, and provide continuous feedback, teachers can improve the quality of instruction and better meet the needs of their students.

Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that AI-based curriculum creates more personalized, efficient, and compelling learning experiences and plays a transformative role in curriculum design by personalizing learning, educational efficiency, data-driven decisions, alignment with educational standards, and continuous learning improvement.