Powerful or mediocre? Kindergarten teachers’ perspectives on using ChatGPT in early childhood education

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ID21632005
AuthorsJiahong Su (0000-0002-9681-7677, University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Weipeng Yang (0000-0002-8057-2863, Department of Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China)
Year2024
Volume32
Issue10
Pages6496-6508
Publication date2024-11-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInteractive Learning Environments (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1049-4820 • E-ISSN: 1744-5191
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10494820.2023.2266490
OpenAlexW4388227428
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited32

Guided by a sociocultural perspective, this study aims to explore the views of kindergarten teachers on ChatGPT, its potential benefits and challenges in education, and the support and training required for effective implementation. The study involved 10 teachers from several kindergartens in Hong Kong. Face-to-face interviews were conducted. The findings revealed that teachers had mixed opinions about ChatGPT, with some considering it a powerful tool while others seeing it as mediocre. Potential benefits of using ChatGPT in education were identified in the areas of lesson planning, pedagogical and content knowledge, and twenty-first-century skills. However, teachers also highlighted concerns regarding hardware issues, lack of resources, and accuracy. To facilitate the effective use of ChatGPT in teaching practices, teachers identified the need for policy and school support, as well as teacher training. It is crucial for policymakers and school administrators to recognize the potential of ChatGPT in enhancing teaching and learning and to provide resources and develop supportive policies accordingly. Moreover, providing teachers with adequate training on how to utilize ChatGPT effectively can boost their confidence and competence in incorporating this technology into their classrooms

Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Early childhood education · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Sociocultural evolution · Sociocultural perspective · Sociology · Teacher education · Teaching method · Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education · Computer Science · Congenital Heart Disease Studies · Medicine · Online Learning and Analytics · Psychology

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