Understanding Teachers’ Acceptance and Use of AI in Secondary Inclusive Classrooms using the UTAUT Model

HRMARS - Despite substantial investments in educational technology, teacher adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms remains disappointingly low, particularly in inclusive education contexts. This conceptual paper examines teacher acceptance of AI in secondary inclusive classrooms through the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. A narrative review of 13 empirical and conceptual studies (2016-2025) reveals four critical gaps: (i) absence of UTAUT-bas