Building AI Literacy: A New Era for Music Educators

Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence all facets of society, fostering AI literacy has become essential—not only for students but also for educators across disciplines, including music education. In an exploratory review of thirty peer-reviewed articles, Davy Tsz Kit Ng and colleagues describe AI literacy as comprising four essential dimensions: understanding AI, using/applying AI, evaluating AI, and considering AI ethics. These core aspects closely correspond to Aristotle’s classical division of knowledge: episteme (theoretical understanding), techne (practical skill), and phronesis (ethical reasoning). Acknowledging the growing importance of AI literacy, I suggest that music teachers adopt Aristotle’s framework as a guide to develop AI literacy through self-directed learning. This framework can support music teachers in building a strong theoretical foundation, acquiring practical skills, and thoughtfully addressing the ethical considerations involved in responsibly integrating AI into their teaching practice.