Smart Curriculum: Volume 2: Designing Learning with AI, Prompts, and Personalization

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410272
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Designing curriculum in the age of artificial intelligence requires an understanding of personalization, adaptability, and learner agency. By leveraging AI tools and creative prompts, educators can construct flexible learning environments that respond to diverse needs and aspirations. Smart Curriculum: Volume 2: Designing Learning with AI, Prompts, and Personalization provides a practical guide to building AIintegrated curriculum models that emphasize creativity, relevance, and inclusivity. The book discusses how prompts, adaptive systems, and data analytics can enhance deeper learner engagement and reflection. It also highlights ethical use of AI in education and the role of educators as designers of meaning rather than transmitters of information. Offering handson frameworks and design insights, it supports teachers in crafting responsive and intelligent learning experiences.

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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).

Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh

Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh holds a PhD in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently serves as the director of a leading English language institute in Canada. He is the founder of a prominent educational center and Zeodale Publication, both based in Canada, where he has made substantial contributions to language education and academic publishing. He is widely recognized for his expertise in puzzle-based instruction, a learner-centered approach that fosters critical thinking and deep grammatical understanding through structured problem-solving. He has successfully trained numerous students and taught at several respected English language institutes. As an active scholar, he has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, serving as a keynote speaker. He is also a reviewer for various academic journals and has authored numerous books in the field of education. His academic interests focus on language learning strategies, teacher education, and promoting learners’ willingness to communicate effectively.

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.

Atena Haghnavaz

Atena Haghnavaz is a seasoned language educator in Canada with over 15 years of experience in English language instruction. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Education with a research focus on innovative pedagogical approaches in L2 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.

Zahra Tabandeh Hashemi

Zahra Tabandeh Hashemi holds a PhD in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. With 20 years of experience teaching at various English language institutes and universities worldwide, she has conducted numerous courses in English Language Teaching (ELT). Additionally, she has been involved in multiple academic seminars, research training, and workshops focusing on second language acquisition and applied linguistics. Her research interests include language learning strategies, critical pedagogy, and promoting critical thinking in language education, with a focus on learner autonomy and transformative teaching methods. She actively pursues innovative teaching techniques that connect theoretical concepts with practical classroom applications.