| Professor Jiaxiong Zhu 朱家雄教授 Tenured professor at East China Normal University, China Chairperson of PECERA China, and a council member of PECERA 华东师范大学终身教授 PECERA会董 |
Keynote Speech: AI in Action: Transforming Early Childhood Education in China
主题演讲：AI在中国幼儿教育中的运用
Abstract:
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a transformative, even revolutionary, change. Created by human ingenuity, these silicon-based minds hold the potential for both immense benefit and devastating consequences. Seizing the opportunities presented by the AI era is crucial, particularly in the field of early childhood education (ECE). Currently, ECE professionals in mainland China are actively exploring and implementing AI applications in numerous kindergartens. Concurrent efforts focus on cultivating digitally literate teachers, developing a national smart education platform, and advancing the National Education Digitalization Strategic Action Plan. This presentation will explore the application of AI in ECE, focusing on: 1) understanding children's individual needs and interests; 2) developing personalized learning plans; and 3) navigating the interplay between teacher-directed and child-initiated learning.
摘要：
人工智能 (AI) 的出现给人类带来了颠覆性的变革，堪称一场技术革命。人类的“碳基大脑”创造了机器的“硅基大脑”，AI 不仅仅是机器，更像是能够进行思考的“硅基人”。AI既能造福人类，也可能带来毁灭性的灾难。在这个时代，抓住AI带来的机遇至关重要，否则就会落后。幼儿教育领域也不例外。 目前，中国大陆幼儿教育工作者正积极探索AI在幼儿教育中的应用，并在许多幼儿园开展了实践。同时，教师培训也注重培养具备数字素养的教师，积极建设国家智慧教育平台，推进国家教育数字化战略行动。 本报告将以AI的实际应用为例，探讨如何了解幼儿的个性化需求和兴趣，制定个别化教育方案，以及如何在幼儿教育过程中处理“预设”与“生成”之间的关系。