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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Education (ECE): Do Effects and Interactions Matter?

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  • Yahya Fikri

    (UAE - Abdelmalek Essaadi University [Tétouan] = Université Abdelmalek Essaadi [Tétouan])

  • Mohamed Rhalma

    (UAE - Abdelmalek Essaadi University [Tétouan] = Université Abdelmalek Essaadi [Tétouan])

Abstract

This article examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into early childhood education and the noteworthy impacts it has on students' enjoyment, creativity, and development of soft skills. Artificial intelligence technology can help young pupils develop important soft skills like cooperation and communication through the use of interactive tools and individualized learning platforms. These technologies enable education to be customized to meet the needs of each student, boosting self-esteem and confidence. Additionally, they facilitate problem-solving by providing opportunities for research. Furthermore, AI encourages creativity in children by giving them new and creative ways to express themselves. This paper explores how gamified learning settings, interactive software, and creative tools that stimulate students' curiosity and foster creativity are transforming education through artificial intelligence (AI). It also highlights the challenges and ethical dilemmas surrounding the integration of AI. This essay emphasizes how important it is to employ AI ethically and cooperatively to support children's holistic development. By developing a framework based on the completed literature study, we will discuss the importance of artificial intelligence in early childhood education, the ethical conundrums raised by its use in ECE, and how it could foster children's creativity and soft skills.

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  • Yahya Fikri & Mohamed Rhalma, 2024. "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Education (ECE): Do Effects and Interactions Matter?," Post-Print hal-04701470, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04701470
    DOI: 10.61707/y74fv875
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