LEADING EDUCATIONAL PARADIGM CHANGE THROUGH GenAI INTEGRATION: A NOVEL 4E FRAMEWORK FOR K-12 SPACE

Abstract

Generative AI (GenAI) strengthens education, but large-scale adoption faces numerous challenges. Pilot research 
projects show some assurance, but a framework is required for school-wide implementation. Managing 
stakeholders, ethics, assessment and inequity in implementing the program is essential for 21st-century pedagogy. 
Several frameworks provide initial guidance, but more iterative experimentation and feedback cycles should be 
needed. In this research, we proposed a 4E (Explore, Engage, Elaborate and Evaluate) educational framework to 
implement GenAI in K-12 spaces. The exploration phase entailed presentations to obtain administrative approval. 
A committee sets the standards and the teacher training process in the engagement phase. We conducted 
experiments in five classes to integrate GenAI tools for kids learning. In each phase, we performed evaluations 
using student and teacher surveys. The exploration phase gained support, and the engagement phase set the 
guidelines and prepared instructors. The explore phase showed engagement and knowledge gains. The evaluation 
phase through surveys and feedback informed elaborations and mainstreaming successes. Our research findings 
provide a reflectionable model of phased introduction, with education for addressing challenges through a 
categorized standard. This revolutionizes the teaching and learning process in the digital technology world.