Adigun, Olufemi TimothyTijani, Faisat AdeniranHaihambo, Cynthy K.Limbo, Simasiku Enock2025-05-092025-05-092025https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1519472/fullhttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/3989This study points to the exigency of a need to strengthen institutional policies and teacher preparation curricula in a manner that would advance the infusion of the use of artificial intelligence for teaching of learners with special needs.This study applies the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to provide an understanding of the behavioral intentions of pre-service teachers in the adoption and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for educational engagement in the inclusive classroomenInclusive educationPre-service teachersUnified theory of acceptance and use of technologyTechnological self-e cacyArtificial intelligenceTeaching in inclusive classroomsNamibiaUniversity of NamibiaArticle