The paper deals with the theoretical analysis of the role and importance of artificial intelligence in the modern educational system, with a special focus on its functional, pedagogical and ethical implications within the teaching process. Starting from the conceptual-theoretical definition of artificial intelligence as a complex, interdisciplinary phenomenon, its position as one of the key determinants of the transformation of education in the 21st century is indicated, whereby its influence includes technological, didactic-methodical and social dimensions. The paper analyzes the application of artificial intelligence in education through the prism of personalization of the teaching process, adaptive learning and automation of administrative and evaluative activities, thus enabling the optimization of educational outcomes and increasing the efficiency of the teaching system. Special emphasis is placed on the role of intelligent systems and chatbots as didactic tools that contribute to the development of interactive, self-regulatory and research-oriented learning, while at the same time questioning their epistemological reliability and pedagogical validity. Furthermore, the application of artificial intelligence in the field of foreign language learning and machine translation is considered, emphasizing its contribution to the improvement of linguistic competence and intercultural communication, but also the limitations arising from insufficient understanding of the semantic-pragmatic context. A special segment of the work is devoted to the analysis of ethical challenges, including issues of privacy protection, data security, algorithmic bias and normative regulation of the use of these systems in education. By looking at the aforementioned theoretical and practical aspects, artificial intelligence is confirmed as a significant factor in the improvement of the educational process, while its effective implementation depends on an integrative approach that involves harmonizing technological innovations with pedagogical principles and ethical-normative frameworks of modern society.
The integrated curriculum represents a modern approach in the lower grades of elementary school that overcomes traditional disciplinary fragmentation and promotes the holistic
development of students of younger school age. The paper analyzes the theoretical foundations,
structure and implementation of the integrated curriculum, with a focus on thematic, problematic
and project models of integration. The key values of the approach are emphasized - development
of personal and social identity, creativity, responsibility, cooperation, autonomy and experiential
learning based on constructivist principles and Kolb’s experiential learning cycle. The importance
of interdisciplinary planning, connecting areas, thematic organization of content, project-oriented
activities and the role of the teacher as a facilitator is particularly emphasized. The paper considers
the dynamism of planning (from learning outcomes to evaluation), indicators of success and effects
on students’ motivation, critical thinking and social competence. At the same time, limitations and
challenges are pointed out: rigid schedule, priority of traditional subjects, lack of resources, insufficient preparation of teachers, institutional resistance and inequalities in implementation. In conclusion, the integrated curriculum shows a significant potential for improving the quality of education
in lower grades, but its effective implementation requires systemic support, continuous professional
development of teachers, flexible policies and cooperation with the family and community, thus
responding to the requirements of the modern European and national educational context.