ChatGPT in Early Childhood Science Education: Can It Offer Innovative Effective Solutions to Overcome Challenges?

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dc.authorid0000-0002-9124-2245
dc.authorid0000-0003-1158-9175
dc.authorid0000-0001-6921-0178
dc.contributor.authorUgras, Mustafa
dc.contributor.authorCakir, Zehra
dc.contributor.authorZacharis, Georgios
dc.contributor.authorKalogiannakis, Michail
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-28T12:18:15Z
dc.date.available2026-02-28T12:18:15Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentBayburt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the potential of ChatGPT to address challenges in Early Childhood Science Education (ECSE) from the perspective of educators. A qualitative case study was conducted with 33 Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers in T & uuml;rkiye, using semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through content analysis with MAXQDA 24 software. The results indicate that ECE teachers perceive ChatGPT as a partial solution to the scarcity of educational resources, appreciating its ability to propose alternative material uses and creative activity ideas. Participants also recognized its potential to support differentiated instruction by suggesting activities tailored to children's developmental needs. Furthermore, ChatGPT was seen as a useful tool for generating lesson plans and activity options, although concerns were expressed that overreliance on the tool might undermine teachers' pedagogical skills. Additional limitations highlighted include dependence on technology, restricted access to digital tools, diminished interpersonal interactions, risks of misinformation, and ethical concerns. Overall, while educators acknowledged ChatGPT's usefulness in supporting ECSE, they emphasized that its integration into teaching practice should be cautious and balanced, considering both its educational benefits and its limitations.
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/computers14090368
dc.identifier.issn2073-431X
dc.identifier.issue9
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105017374900
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/computers14090368
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/6185
dc.identifier.volume14
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001579592800001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMdpi
dc.relation.ispartofComputers
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260218
dc.subjectartificial intelligence (AI)
dc.subjectChatGPT
dc.subjectEarly Childhood Science Education (ECSE)
dc.subjectchallenges
dc.subjectlimitations
dc.titleChatGPT in Early Childhood Science Education: Can It Offer Innovative Effective Solutions to Overcome Challenges?
dc.typeArticle

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