Exploring the relationship between teachers' innovative behaviour and artificial intelligence – technological pedagogical content knowledge (AI-TPACK)

This study explores the relationship between English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers' Artificial Intelligence-Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (AI-TPACK) and their innovative teaching behaviors in the Çukurova Region of Türkiye. Utilizing a quantitative, correlational research design, data were collected from 152 in-service EFL teachers through AI-TPACK and Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) scales, along with demographic information. The results revealed a generally high level of AI-TPACK proficiency and a moderately high level of innovative work behavior among participants. Statistically significant differences in AI-TPACK scores were observed based on educational attainment, school type, and age, with younger, more educated, and private school teachers reporting higher AI-TPACK levels. However, demographic factors such as gender, age, and teaching experience showed no significant differences in innovative behavior levels. Importantly, a positive and statistically significant correlation was found between AI-TPACK knowledge and innovative work behavior.