The Influence of the Digital age on Early Childhood In Jordan

Abstract

The present study aimed at identifying impact of the digital age on early childhood from the perspective of of kindergarten teachers in Jordan. The researcher of the present study adopted the descriptive analytical approach. A survey was conducted on (100) of kindergarten teachers in Amman. The study results suggest that there is a moderate effect for the digital age on early childhood. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the attitudes of the respondents which can be attributed to the (kindergarten curriculum, or the number of children in class). The latter differences are for the favour of the classes that have (more than 20 children) and the (local curriculum). The researcher recommends promoting awareness among parents and teachers about the way in which various electronic communication means ought to be used during the digital age. The latter means have become prevalent in all the aspects of educational life.

Keywords

• Digital age,
• Early childood
• jordan

The Influence Of The Digital Age On Early Childhood In Jordan

Abstract

The present study aimed at identifying impact of the digital age on early childhood from the perspective of of kindergarten teachers in Jordan. The researcher of the present study adopted the descriptive analytical approach. A survey was conducted on (100) of kindergarten teachers in Amman. The study results suggest that there is a moderate effect for the digital age on early childhood. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the attitudes of the respondents which can be attributed to the (kindergarten curriculum, or the number of children in class). The latter differences are for the favour of the classes that have (more than 20 children) and the (local curriculum). The researcher recommends promoting awareness among parents and teachers about the way in which various electronic communication means ought to be used during the digital age. The latter means have become prevalent in all the aspects of educational life.

Keywords

• Digital age
• Childhood
• Early Childhood
• Jordan

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