The Role of Kindergarten Teachers in Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies to Develop Children’s Health Awareness: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

The current study aims to identify the role of kindergarten teachers in activating artificial intelligence techniques to develop health awareness in children. A descriptive approach was used, and the study was applied to 100 kindergarten teachers registered in government kindergartens in the city of Najran. The study used the following tools: - A questionnaire to measure the role of kindergarten teachers in activating artificial intelligence technologies to develop children's health awareness. It includes the following themes: The first theme is the role of kindergarten teachers in activating artificial intelligence technologies to develop children's health awareness. The second theme is the obstacles to using artificial intelligence technologies to developing health awareness in children. The study reached the following conclusions: Kindergarten teachers play a limited role in utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to develop health awareness in children, with a mean score of 2.53. while the theme of obstacles to the use of artificial intelligence technologies achieved a high average of (4.36), reflecting a high level of awareness among teachers of the existence of obstacles that hinder the use of these technologies. In light of the study's results, the researcher made several recommendations: Adopt continuous technical support and follow-up programs for teachers, providing a simplified guide that includes steps for integrating artificial intelligence into early childhood education units. Encourage the exchange of experiences among teachers through workshops and practical sessions highlighting successful experiences in using artificial intelligence to promote health awareness among children. Activate partnerships between kindergartens and health and technical agencies with the aim of enriching smart educational content and providing supportive initiatives to raise the readiness of the educational environment in terms of training and equipment.