ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CREATES FAIRY TALES FOR PHYSICS TEACHING IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Konstantinos T. Kotsis

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This study explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating fairy tales to enhance physics teaching in primary education. Traditional methods of teaching physics often fail to captivate young learners and instil a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Integrating storytelling and AI technology can create a stimulating learning environment, fostering curiosity and engagement among students. This paper discusses the theoretical framework behind storytelling and its impact on learning, outlines the development and implementation of AI-generated fairy tales in physics education, and evaluates this approach's effectiveness. The results demonstrate that AI-created fairy tales can significantly enhance students' interest, comprehension, and retention of physics concepts, leading to improved learning outcomes.

 

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artificial intelligence, fairy tales, physics teaching, primary education

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