{"product_id":"ai-in-early-education-integrating-artificial-intelligence-for-inclusive-and-effective-learning-paperback-softback-9781394352791","title":"AI in Early Education; Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Effective Learning (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394352791","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAI in Early Education\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIntegrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Effective Learning\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStamatios Papadakis (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394352791, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 December 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn original and up-to-date examination of how to use AI to improve pre-school and early childhood education\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAI in Early Education: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Effective Learning,\u003c\/i\u003e examines how to use artificial intelligence technology to enhance teaching and learning with personalized learning pathways, inclusive instructional practices, and increased student engagement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores key themes, like AI literacy for young learners, ethical and pedagogical considerations, and the professional development that educators need to effectively integrate these tools into their classrooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to use AI to support diverse learners, including those with special educational needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on strategies that offer educators clear, practical ways to bring AI tools into the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA careful emphasis on inclusion strategies, demonstrating how AI can help tailor learning experiences to meet the needs of all students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for educators, teacher trainers, researchers, regulators, and policymakers interested in how artificial intelligence might contribute to the improvement of early childhood and primary education, \u003ci\u003eAI in Early Education\u003c\/i\u003e is also a must-read for pre-service and in-service teachers and professionals involved in curriculum development and inclusive education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xiii\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Editor xvii\u003cbr\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Integrating Distributed Cognition and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Frameworks for AI in Early Childhood Preservice Teacher Training: Toward a Culturally Responsive Educational AI (CREAI) 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRawad Chaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Early Childhood Educators and AI Literacy: What Framework? 1\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Distributed Cognition and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Toward an Integrative Framework for AI in Education? 2\u003cbr\u003e1.3 AI as an Extension of the Human Mind: Theoretical Perspectives from the DC Paradigm 3\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Using the DC Paradigm to Inform About AI Critical Integration 4\u003cbr\u003e1.5 CREAI: Recommendations for AI Integration in Preservice Teacher Training 5\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Conclusion 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Fostering AI Literacy in Early Childhood: Designing Educational Activities for Preschoolers 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIro Voulgari, Elli Naoum, and Maria Sfyroera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Foundations of AI Literacy for Preschool Education 23\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Crafting AI Literacy Learning Activities 27\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Conclusion 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 AI in Action: Pedagogical Advice Using Artificial Intelligence as a Digital Resource in Early Childhood Education 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElyna Heinmäe, Helin Puksand, and Kaire Kollom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Digital Competencies in Early Years Education 41\u003cbr\u003e3.2 AI in the Context of Teaching and Learning in Early Years Education 44\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Recommendations and Ideas for Teachers on How to Better Work with AI in Their Teaching 46\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Discussion and Conclusion 52\u003cbr\u003e3.5 The Estonian Context 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Intelligent Learning: AI's Impact on Early Educational Strategies 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlessandro Bile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Role of Technology in the Education Process 59\u003cbr\u003e4.1 The Biological Learning Process 60\u003cbr\u003e4.2 AI Tools and Technologies in Early Education 63\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Educators' Perspectives on AI in Teaching 67\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Ethical Guidelines and Global Frameworks for AI in Education 71\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Conclusion 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 AI in Teacher Education: Implications for Future Teachers 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuciana Kinoshita and Intissar Yahia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Teacher Challenges and a TE Model 78\u003cbr\u003e5.2 AI Integration into Teacher Education Programs 81\u003cbr\u003e5.3 From Theory to Practice: Bringing AI into the Classroom 86\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Conclusion and Recommendation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Pursuing Information Literacy Using AI: An Activity Model Proposal to Explore Generative AI While Tackling Disinformation 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFilippo Bruni and Emiliana Murgia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Teaching Information Literacy in the Age of AI 92\u003cbr\u003e6.1 Children and Information Access Challenges 93\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Ethics and Digital Literacies for Children 94\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Information Between Digital and AI Literacy 95\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Generative AI: Concerns and Educational Opportunities 96\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Best Practices: Media Literacy Index and the Finnish Case 98\u003cbr\u003e6.6 The Key Role of Education Against Disinformation 100\u003cbr\u003e6.7 Creating Content with AI to Tackle Disinformation: A Five-step Activity 100\u003cbr\u003e6.8 Ready-in-5: Tackling Disinformation and Meeting Generative AI 101\u003cbr\u003e6.9 Discussion and Conclusion 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Developing a Parental Mediation Scale for Artificial Intelligence- supported Technologies for Children 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAli Ýbrahim Can Gözüm Introduction 107\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Literature Review 109\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Findings 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Building AI Literacy from the Ground Up: A Holistic Approach to AI Integration in K-12 Education 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCristina Obae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Context 132\u003cbr\u003e8.2 A Bottom-up Approach to AI 133\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Teachers' AI Squad 133\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Parents' Forum 136\u003cbr\u003e8.5 Results 136\u003cbr\u003e8.6 Conclusion 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Shaping the Future of Education: AI-Driven Approaches for Primary Schools 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDamian Maher, John De Nobile, Jose Hanham, and Alexia Maddox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Personalized Learning 140\u003cbr\u003e9.2 Feedback 144\u003cbr\u003e9.3 Chatbots 148\u003cbr\u003e9.4 The Role of the Teacher 152\u003cbr\u003e9.5 Conclusion 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 AI-driven Personalized Education: Adapting to Students' Learning Paces Through Interest Identification and Progress Monitoring 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRajul Kumar, Vishnu Teja Kandalam, and Goutam Das\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 AI-based Pedagogical Framework: Design and Implementation 163\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Experimental Design and Key Findings 167\u003cbr\u003e10.3 Recommendations and Future Work 170\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Conclusion 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Inclusive Education with AI: Supporting Special Needs and Overcoming Language Barriers 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlexandra-Emilia Fortiș, Maria Villarroya Gaudo, Paulo Fazendeiro, Ernesto Exposito, and Nkanga Pedro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Gaps and Challenges in European Educational Systems—Insights and Analytics 174\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Role of AI in Supporting Special Educational Needs and Overcome Language Barriers 175\u003cbr\u003e11.3 Objectives of the Chapter 176\u003cbr\u003e11.4 Structure Overview 176\u003cbr\u003e11.5 AI Bias and Critical Thinking in Utilizing AI 176\u003cbr\u003e11.6 Challenges in Educational Contexts and Accessibility 181\u003cbr\u003e11.7 Visual Programming Applications for AI Education 183\u003cbr\u003e11.8 Mapping Higher Education Experiences to Preuniversity Education 188\u003cbr\u003e11.9 Conclusion 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Ethics in AI: A Structured Approach to Teaching and Learning with AI in Ethical Contexts 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Munir Moosa Sadruddin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Definition of AI 201\u003cbr\u003e12.2 Importance of AIED 202\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Applications of AIED 203\u003cbr\u003e12.4 AIED and Ethics 205\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Ethical Challenges 206\u003cbr\u003e12.6 Data Privacy and Security Issues 206\u003cbr\u003e12.7 Lack of Fairness 207\u003cbr\u003e12.8 Lack of Transparency and Accountability 207\u003cbr\u003e12.9 Inequity and Discrimination in Digital Practices 207\u003cbr\u003e12.10 Existing Guidelines and Frameworks on AIED 209\u003cbr\u003e12.11 Introduction to Nonuple+ AI Ethical Framework 210\u003cbr\u003e12.12 Framework 210\u003cbr\u003e12.13 Ethical Principles 213\u003cbr\u003e12.14 Conclusion 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 New Times and New Challenges in Education: The Ethics of AI in Infant and Primary Education and Critical Thinking 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsabel María Gómez-Trigueros and Cristina Yáñez de Aldecoa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 AI, Generative AI, and Its Characteristics 224\u003cbr\u003e13.2 Using AI and Machine Learning in Education 225\u003cbr\u003e13.3 GenAI and Ethics in Education 226\u003cbr\u003e13.4 Challenges and Opportunities in the Training of Infant and Primary Education Teachers with AI 227\u003cbr\u003e13.5 Resources and Recommendations for Preschool and Primary School Teachers 228\u003cbr\u003e13.6 Conclusion 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Synthographies in the Classroom. Enhancing Visual Literacy with AI in ECEC and Primary Education 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLorenzo Manera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Text-to-Image Technologies: The Advent of AI-generated Images 235\u003cbr\u003e14.2 From Photography to Synthography 236\u003cbr\u003e14.3 AI Literacy in ECEC and the Reggio Emilia Approach 241\u003cbr\u003e14.4 A Research Experience in Reggio Emilia 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Navigating Trust and Transparency: The Role of XAI in Supporting Education and EU Regulatory Measures 248\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Hur and Marcus Kubsch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Background 250\u003cbr\u003e15.2 Formal Regulations and Data Protection in the EU 253\u003cbr\u003e15.3 XAI in Addressing Regulation Considerations 256\u003cbr\u003e15.4 Conclusion 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Harnessing AI for Inclusive Teaching: Professional Development Strategies for Early Educators 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eArianna Marras, Fabrizio Fornara, and Angela Pasqualotto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 The Role of AI in Education 267\u003cbr\u003e16.2 AI Tools for Inclusive Teaching 269\u003cbr\u003e16.3 AI and Inclusive Education: Aligning with UDL 277\u003cbr\u003e16.4 AI and Teacher Training: Developing Skills for Responsible Use 279\u003cbr\u003e16.5 Conclusion 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Integrating AI into Pedagogical Practice: Professional Development Approaches for Educators 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHafiz Muhammad Ihsan Zafeer, Samra Maqbool, and Sufyan Maqbool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 The Role of AI in Modern Pedagogy and Case Studies 292\u003cbr\u003e17.2 Key Competencies for AI-enabled Pedagogy in ECE 294\u003cbr\u003e17.3 Professional Development Approaches 295\u003cbr\u003e17.4 Challenges in AI Integration 298\u003cbr\u003e17.5 Conclusion 301\u003cbr\u003e17.6 Recommendations 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Teacher Professional Development: Training Strategies for Effective AI Tool Usage in Early Education 308\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMirela C. C. Ramacciotti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Early Educators' Characteristics: Personal and Technical Aspects 310\u003cbr\u003e18.2 Competence in Implementing Curricula and Programs 314\u003cbr\u003e18.3 Early Educators and AI: Where Problems May Lie 317\u003cbr\u003e18.4 Early Educators and Training: Where Opportunities May Ensue 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 The AI-empowered Teacher: Transforming Teaching Practices and Professional Growth 336\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristina Varnava Vasou and Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Challenges in Instructional Design for Primary Educators 339\u003cbr\u003e19.2 Opportunities for AI in Enhancing Lesson Planning and Assessment 339\u003cbr\u003e19.3 Addressing Challenges and Misconceptions About AI in Education 340\u003cbr\u003e19.4 Recommendations for Creating an AI-friendly Educational Ecosystem 341\u003cbr\u003e19.5 Practical Tools and Strategies for Lesson Planning, Assessments, and Rubrics 342\u003cbr\u003e19.6 A Practical Toolkit for Educators: Integrating AI into Teaching Practice 343\u003cbr\u003e19.7 Building the Educator's AI Toolkit: Grounded in Global Frameworks and Classroom Practice 344\u003cbr\u003e19.8 Conclusion 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 353\u003cbr\u003eIndex 357\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20science%20%5BUY%5D%22\"\u003eUY\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433823695128,"sku":"9781394352791","price":61.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394352791.jpg?v=1784854212","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ai-in-early-education-integrating-artificial-intelligence-for-inclusive-and-effective-learning-paperback-softback-9781394352791","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}