China to improve AI education at primary and secondary school levels
China is set to improve artificial intelligence education in its primary and secondary schools. This initiative aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in AI technologies, ensuring they are prepared for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Education authorities are focusing on integrating AI into the existing curriculum, fostering an innovative and tech-savvy generation.
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China is set to enhance artificial intelligence education for its youth, as announced by the Ministry of Education.
The ministry is urging initiatives to explore AI education methodologies in primary and secondary schools, with a focus on fostering creativity, scientific curiosity, and digital skills among students.
In a recent circular, schools have been instructed to develop related curriculums, integrate AI into everyday teaching practices, and carry out regular assessments.
Students will be expected to start gaining practical experience with AI technologies in their early primary school years. As they advance to senior primary and junior high school, their focus will shift towards understanding and applying these technologies. In senior high school, students will have opportunities to engage in creating AI projects and learning about advanced AI applications, as highlighted in the circular.
Additionally, an AI component will be added to a national smart education platform. The initiative, according to the ministry, aims to gather quality resources and improve access to them.
The authorities are also encouraging colleges, universities, research institutions, and high-tech companies to open their AI labs and exhibit halls to younger students in primary and secondary education.
Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng has described AI as a "gold key" for the education system, noting its potential to influence the future of education and the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Earlier this year, the country selected 184 schools as pilot bases for exploring different philosophies, models, and programs related to AI education, aiming to create exemplary cases and experiences that can be scaled up.
The ministry circular indicates plans for establishing more educational bases in the future.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
The ministry is urging initiatives to explore AI education methodologies in primary and secondary schools, with a focus on fostering creativity, scientific curiosity, and digital skills among students.
In a recent circular, schools have been instructed to develop related curriculums, integrate AI into everyday teaching practices, and carry out regular assessments.
Students will be expected to start gaining practical experience with AI technologies in their early primary school years. As they advance to senior primary and junior high school, their focus will shift towards understanding and applying these technologies. In senior high school, students will have opportunities to engage in creating AI projects and learning about advanced AI applications, as highlighted in the circular.
Additionally, an AI component will be added to a national smart education platform. The initiative, according to the ministry, aims to gather quality resources and improve access to them.
The authorities are also encouraging colleges, universities, research institutions, and high-tech companies to open their AI labs and exhibit halls to younger students in primary and secondary education.
Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng has described AI as a "gold key" for the education system, noting its potential to influence the future of education and the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Earlier this year, the country selected 184 schools as pilot bases for exploring different philosophies, models, and programs related to AI education, aiming to create exemplary cases and experiences that can be scaled up.
The ministry circular indicates plans for establishing more educational bases in the future.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
