Research Article

Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison

Number: 67 March 31, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison

Abstract

This study compares social stories prepared by pre-service teachers and AI-generated social stories, focusing on the story preparation process, the appropriateness of social stories, and pre-service teachers’ views on technology and artificial intelligence. Designed as a case study, the research involved 11 pre-service teachers enrolled in a special education teacher education program. Social stories were created by the participants and generated using AI tools (ChatGPT for text generation and DALL·E for visual production). Data were collected through AI-generated social stories, semi-structured interviews, expert evaluations using the Social Story Evaluation Guide, and researcher diary entries. Social stories were evaluated across 12 criteria, including structural organization, language use, perspective, appropriateness of visuals, and alignment with social story principles. The findings indicated that social stories prepared by pre-service teachers outperformed AI-generated stories on nine criteria, whereas AI-generated stories showed stronger performance on one criterion, with equivalent results observed on two criteria. The findings highlight the potential of AI as a supportive tool in social story development while emphasizing the continued importance of pedagogical judgment and systematic training in AI use. The study offers implications for teacher education programs and the informed integration of AI into special education practices.

Keywords

Artificial intelligence, social stories, pre-service teachers, educational technology, special education

Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK

Thanks

This study was supported by TÜBİTAK 2209-A - University Students Research Projects Support Program. We would like to thank TÜBİTAK for its support.

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APA
Aksoy, S., Öztürk, H., Korkut, B., Önal Doğan, I., & Doğan, S. Ü. (2026). Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 67, 250-273. https://doi.org/10.53444/deubefd.1731722
AMA
1.Aksoy S, Öztürk H, Korkut B, Önal Doğan I, Doğan SÜ. Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2026;(67):250-273. doi:10.53444/deubefd.1731722
Chicago
Aksoy, Samet, Halil Öztürk, Berfin Korkut, Işıl Önal Doğan, and Suphi Ülkü Doğan. 2026. “Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, nos. 67: 250-73. https://doi.org/10.53444/deubefd.1731722.
EndNote
Aksoy S, Öztürk H, Korkut B, Önal Doğan I, Doğan SÜ (March 1, 2026) Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 67 250–273.
IEEE
[1]S. Aksoy, H. Öztürk, B. Korkut, I. Önal Doğan, and S. Ü. Doğan, “Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison”, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, no. 67, pp. 250–273, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.53444/deubefd.1731722.
ISNAD
Aksoy, Samet - Öztürk, Halil - Korkut, Berfin - Önal Doğan, Işıl - Doğan, Suphi Ülkü. “Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 67 (March 1, 2026): 250-273. https://doi.org/10.53444/deubefd.1731722.
JAMA
1.Aksoy S, Öztürk H, Korkut B, Önal Doğan I, Doğan SÜ. Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2026;:250–273.
MLA
Aksoy, Samet, et al. “Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, no. 67, Mar. 2026, pp. 250-73, doi:10.53444/deubefd.1731722.
Vancouver
1.Samet Aksoy, Halil Öztürk, Berfin Korkut, Işıl Önal Doğan, Suphi Ülkü Doğan. Artificial Intelligence Versus Pre-Service Teachers: A Social Story Comparison. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2026 Mar. 1;(67):250-73. doi:10.53444/deubefd.1731722