The Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Developing Future Thinking Skills and Academic Self-Efficacy of Kindergarten Teachers

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Kindergarten Department. Faculty of Humanities. Al-Azhar University.

Abstract

     Research Objective: The current research aims to:
- Revealing the effectiveness of the program based on artificial intelligence applications in developing future thinking skills and academic self-efficacy among the female student teacher in kindergarten.
- Identifying the extent of the continuing effectiveness of the program based on artificial intelligence applications in developing future thinking skills and academic self-efficacy among the student teacher in kindergarten after implementing the program.
Research Sample: The research sample consisted of 60 female students from the first year of the Kindergarten Department, Faculty of Humanities, Al-Azhar University - Cairo.
Research Methodology: A quasi-experimental research design with two experimental and control groups was used.
Research Tools: The research tools included:
1- Future Thinking Skills Scale for Kindergarten Teachers.
2- Academic Self-Efficacy Scale for Kindergarten Teachers.
3- The program based on artificial intelligence applications in developing future thinking skills and academic self-efficacy of kindergarten teachers. (All previous tools were prepared by the researcher)
Research Results:
The research results revealed the effectiveness of the program based on artificial intelligence applications in developing future thinking skills and academic self-efficacy of kindergarten teachers.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Keywords


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