Smart Curriculum: Artificial Intelligence, Stories, and Learning Volume 1: Rethinking Learning and Curriculum Through AI

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410265
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform how learners engage with knowledge, teachers design experiences, and institutions redefine curriculum frameworks. As education becomes more datainformed and adaptive, the need for creative, ethical, and learnercentered approaches grows. Smart Curriculum: Artificial Intelligence, Stories, and Learning Volume 1: Rethinking Learning and Curriculum Through AI explores how AI can reimagine teaching, assessment, and cognitive engagement. The book examines storytelling as a bridge between technology and human experience, proposing new models of learning design that integrate emotion, curiosity, and digital intelligence. With reflective narratives and theoretical grounding, it encourages educators to envision education as a dynamic collaboration between human insight and machine capability.

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Associate Professor Volkan Duran

Associate Professor Volkan Duran is a distinguished scholar and academic leader based in Igdir, Turkey. He holds dual PhDs—one in Curriculum and Instruction and another in Mathematics—and his interdisciplinary work spans curriculum innovation, educational policy, and the integration of artificial intelligence with quantitative methods in curriculum development. With an extensive record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful curriculum design initiatives, he has significantly contributed to modern educational practices. Currently serving in key administrative roles at Igdir University, Professor Duran continues to advance research and teaching in the field, inspiring future generations in both theoretical and practical dimensions of education.

Ferdi Celik

Ferdi Celik is a scholar and educator in the field of English Language Teaching with a PhD from Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkiye. His research focuses on integrating emerging technologies, such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence, into language learning. As an executive researcher with the Learning and Teaching Innovations Research and Development Group, he has contributed to international conference organization. He also serves as a guest editor for prestigious journals, including the British Educational Research Journal (SSCI, Q1) and Smart Learning Environments (ESCI, Q1).

Hamed Barjesteh

Hamed Barjesteh, an associate professor of education and applied linguistics at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, has been a teacher educator for two decades. He has authored numerous books and articles on English language teaching and has shared his expertise at national and international conferences. Barjesteh has actively engaged in training and mentoring teachers and has supervised numerous MA theses and PhD dissertations. He has held several significant positions, including founder of the Language and Culture Program, Head of the English Department, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Rector of a higher education university. Additionally, he has made numerous editorial contributions by serving as a review editor for multiple journals and as an editorial board member for others. His research focuses on critical language pedagogy, thinking skills in language learning, critical language testing, dynamic assessment, and positive psychology.

Dr. Fatemeh Ahmadi Livani

Dr. Fatemeh Ahmadi Livani is an assistant professor of applied linguistics and a dedicated faculty member at BandarGaz Islamic Azad University. With a strong academic background and passion for language education, she has actively contributed to numerous national and international conferences, sharing insights and research findings in the field. Her scholarly interests include second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and the role of corrective feedback in language learning. Dr. Ahmadi Livani is committed to advancing research in applied linguistics and supporting learners in developing effective communication skills across diverse contexts.

Atena Haghnavaz

Atena Haghnavaz is a seasoned language educator with over 15 years of experience in English language instruction. She is currently a PhD candidate in Education, focusing on innovative pedagogical approaches in second language acquisition. In addition to her extensive teaching background, she has held managerial roles, including five years as the director of an English language institute, where she gained significant expertise in educational leadership and teacher supervision. Atena has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences and actively conducts teacher training workshops aimed at enhancing instructional effectiveness through evidence-based practices. Her academic interests include language learning strategies, curriculum development, critical thinking in education, and psycholinguistics.