Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Foster Inclusivity in Social Work and Community Development Education

Abstract

This chapter explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into social work and community work education to foster an inclusive learning environment. By aligning with both the Council on Social Work Education's mandates, and the All-Ireland Standards for Community Work Education, educators leverage AI tools to design competency-based educational frameworks that emphasize anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Incorporating AI elevates education quality, empowering a diverse student body to flourish in nurturing learning communities. Through a transatlantic collaboration between Campbellsville University in the United States and Technological University Dublin in Ireland, this chapter examines the practical application of these technologies and their impact on social work and community work education.