Table 1

Human capital in principals' leadership for AI adoption in schools

ThemesPatternsReferences
AI Proficiency (n = 10)Understanding AI systems and applications (e.g. personalized learning, adaptive tools, automated assessment)Akgun and Greenhow (2022), Igbokwe (2023), Yuni et al. (2025) 
Knowledge of AI-related emerging technologies (e.g. virtual assistants, facial recognition)Moravec and Martínez-Bravo (2023), Yuni et al. (2025), Kesim et al. (2025), Renta-Davids et al. (2025) 
Data literacy and analytics (e.g. predictive analytics, Big Data, assessing data quality)Adams and Thompson (2025), Bixler and Ceballos (2025), Igbokwe (2023), Meng and Sermsri (2024) 
Awareness of algorithmic issues (bias, transparency, human-in-the-loop responsibilities)Krishnan et al. (2024), Dieterle et al. (2024), Kilcoyne (2024), Richardson et al. (2025), Ali et al. (2024) 
Technological–Adaptive Capacity (n = 7)Building and communicating a long-term vision for AI integrationHoward et al. (2022), Fullan et al. (2024), Yuni et al. (2025) 
Exercising visionary leadership in digital transformation and redesigning curriculum and strategic planning with AIMoravec and Martínez-Bravo (2023), Kesim et al. (2025), Karakose and Tülübas (2023, 2024), Halomoan et al. (2024) 
Modeling technology use and motivating teachersHejres (2022), Abedi and Ametepey (2024) 
Techno-Ethical Knowledge (n = 6)Addressing ethical challenges (privacy, autonomy, surveillance, fairness, discrimination)Akgun and Greenhow (2022), Polat et al. (2025) 
Promoting digital rights and responsible AI useKrishnan et al. (2024), Polat et al. (2025) 
Learning Capacity (n = 5)Engaging in ongoing learning about AI limitations, biases, and ethical implicationsAkgun and Greenhow (2022), Göçen and Döğer (2025), Meng and Sermsri (2024) 
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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