The Effects of an AI Education Competency Enhancement Program Utilizing Humanoid Robots on Pre-Service Childcare Teachers' Technology Acceptance Intention and Digital Literacy
AUTHOR : 조우미, 김정민
INFORMATION : page. 47~58 / 2025 Vol.32 No.1
ABSTRACT
This study develops an artificial intelligence (AI) education competency enhancement program for pre-service childcare teachers and examines its effects on technology acceptance intention and digital literacy. Participants included 36 pre-service childcare teachers from universities in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions. The 10-session program covered understanding AI, applying AI, and exploring AI values. Data were analyzed using SPSS Win 26.0, and independent t-tests and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) were conducted. The analysis revealed that the program utilizing humanoid robots significantly improved participants’ technology acceptance intention and digital literacy. These results highlight the program’s potential for equipping pre-service childcare teachers with essential AI and digital competencies. This study contributes foundational insights for designing effective AI competency programs and offers implications for integrating AI and digital technologies into teacher education.