China is set to introduce artificial intelligence (Al) courses in primary and secondary schools as part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s goal to dominate the sector.
Gatekeepers News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Beijing Municipal Education Commission’s website.
According to the statement; schools in Beijing, the capital of China, will offer at least eight hours of Al classes periodically, starting from the coming fall semester which begins on September 1.
The schools can run them as stand-alone courses or integrate the courses with existing curricula like information technology and science.
Introductory part of the document reads, “Build municipal general basic courses.
Implement the requirements of the national curriculum plan and curriculum standards, and offer all courses related to artificial intelligence education.”
“Explore the establishment of local courses for artificial intelligence education in primary and secondary schools, develop the ‘Beijing Local Curriculum Outline for Artificial Intelligence Education in Primary and Secondary Schools (Trial)’.”
“Compile primary and secondary school artificial intelligence education and teaching guidelines and student learning manuals based on the cognitive abilities of students at different stages of education, develop supporting course resources with diverse forms and dynamic updates, and promptly reflect new technologies, new methods, and new achievements.”
