The 8th Singapore Early Childhood Education Chinese Symposium, themed “AI in Early Childhood Education: The Evolving Role of Teachers” drew an audience of 210 people第8届新加坡学前教育论坛吸引约210位出席者，一同探讨AI 时代学前教师的角色定位与挑战
The 8th Singapore Early Childhood Education Chinese Symposium, themed “AI in Early Childhood Education: The Evolving Role of Teachers” and jointly run by Centre for Chinese Studies and S R Nathan School of Human Development took place at the Lifelong Learning Institute on 28 September 2024 and drew an audience of 210 people.
Associate Professor Calvin Chan, Assistant Provost (Curricular and Student Matters) at SUSS, highlighted in his welcome address that the widespread adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence marked a significant emerging trend. He urged early childhood educators to actively engage with AI to effectively address the challenges of this evolving landscape.
Associate Professor Calvin Chan, Assistant Provost (Curricular and Student Matters) of SUSS encouraged early childhood educators to embrace AI and develop a passion for it新加坡社科大学助理副校长陈明礼副教授鼓励学前教育工作者爱上AI、拥抱AI
Associate Professor Calvin Chan and Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee, Head of SUSS’ Master and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Chinese) also launched the second issue of Xin You Yue Bao, which includes research findings and practical insights from early childhood education scholars and practitioners. This journal aims to serve as a platform for learning, sharing, and exchanging ideas among early childhood educators in Singapore.
Associate Professor Calvin Chan, Assistant Provost (Curricular and Student Matters) of SUSS (third from the left), unveiled the 2nd issue of Xin You Yue Bao. Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee, editor of the journal (third from the right) and editorial team members joined for a group photo新加坡社科大学助理副校长陈明礼副教授（左三）为第二期《新幼跃报》期刊揭幕，并与编委会主席陈如意副教授（新社科大学前华文教育学士及学前教育专业硕士课程主任）（右三）和编委会成员拍照留念
The symposium featured four keynote speakers who are experts in early childhood education and AI applications. They not only examined the transformations and challenges that early childhood educators face in the AI era, but also presented practical and innovative strategies for integrating AI into early childhood education.
Associate Professor Calvin Chan, Assistant Provost (Curricular and Student Matters) of SUSS (middle) presented souvenirs to keynote speakers Dr Han Yiting, Professor Guo Liping, Professor Huang Chih-Hsiung and Dr Richard Yen (from left to right) 新加坡社科大学助理副校长陈明礼副教授（中）颁发纪念品予主讲人韩轶婷博士、郭力平教授、黄志雄教授与言缵光博士（左起）
Professor Guo Liping from Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, East China Normal University emphasized that while AI can enhance effectiveness of teaching, it cannot replace the crucial role of educators华东师范大学教育学部学前教育系郭力平教授强调人工智能虽能提升教学的效率与质量，但无法取代学前教师
Dr Richard Yen, Founder and Managing Director of Ednovation Pte Ltd discussed the three pivotal roles of AI— AI as a Tutor, AI as a Tutee, and AI as a Tool育脑发展创始人兼总裁言缵光博士通过实际案例，讨论 AI在幼儿教育中的三个关键角色——作为导师的AI、作为学生的AI和作为工具的AI
Dr. Han Yiting, lecturer from Singapore Centre for Chinese Language highlighted that evolutionary thinking, essential thinking and systems thinking are essential skills for educators to confidently navigate the challenges posed by AI 新加坡华文教研中心讲师韩轶婷博士强调学前教师需要培养进化思维、本质思维和系统思维，才能自信地驾驶AI魔法船迎接挑战
Professor Huang Chih-Hsiung from Department of Early Childhood Education, Nanhua University emphasized the importance of continuous reflection and critical thinking for early childhood educators. 台湾南华大学幼儿教育学系黄志雄教授提醒学前教师“教如顺水推舟，不思则惘”
Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee wrapped up the symposium with her closing remarks 在论坛结束前，陈如意副教授进行了总结
第八届新加坡学前教育论坛圆满结束
由新加坡社科大学（简称“新社科大”）中华学术中心和纳丹人力发展学院联合举办的第八届新加坡学前教育论坛，以“AI时代学前教师的角色定位与挑战”为主题，于2024年9月28日在终身学习学院圆满结束，吸引了210名与会者。
新社科大助理副校长陈明礼副教授在致欢迎词时指出，生成式人工智能的广泛应用已是不可逆转的趋势，学前教师应积极主动了解AI，迎接新时代的挑战。
在论坛期间，陈副校长与新社科大学前华文教育学士及专业硕士课程主任陈如意副教授共同发布了第二期《新幼跃报》。此电子期刊收录了学前教育研究人员与实践者的研究成果及实践经验，为新加坡学前教育工作者搭建一个学习、分享与交流的平台。
本届论坛还邀请了四位学前教育与人工智能应用领域的专家担任主讲人，除了剖析AI时代学前教师角色的变革与挑战外，他们也分享了将AI融入幼儿教育的创新与实用方法。