The section "Media Literacy and AI" has been introduced into the school curriculum for grades 1-4 in Kazakhstan
Students will be taught safe and responsible use of neural networks
The state education standard, typical curricula, and educational programs have been updated in Kazakhstan's schools to incorporate AI technologies. For grades 1-4, the subject "Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence" has been introduced, and for grades 5-11, "Informatics and Artificial Intelligence." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan.
The subjects include sections on artificial intelligence and 43 learning objectives. The task of educators is to introduce schoolchildren to AI and teach them how to use it effectively and consciously.
In grades 1-4, within the "Media Literacy and AI" section, 17 learning objectives are provided.
Students will learn about the use of AI in everyday life, the basics of digital security, and data protection.
For students in grades 5-9, within the sections "Computational Thinking and Programming," "Health, Safety, and AI," 14 learning objectives have been set. They will be taught how to formulate queries, evaluate the reliability of results, and adhere to the principle of academic integrity.
In grades 10-11, within the "Data Management and Artificial Intelligence" section, 12 learning objectives are planned. High school students will be taught the basics of machine learning, neural networks, data analysis, and cryptography.
The new programs were piloted in the past academic year and received positive expert opinions. They are currently in the approval stage. Methodological recommendations are being developed for teachers, summarized the press service of the department.
