@article{article_1722621, title={Examining social robot examples in early childhood education curriculums}, journal={Ordu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi}, volume={15}, pages={42–54}, year={2025}, DOI={10.48146/odusobiad.1722621}, author={Mercan, Zerrin}, keywords={Sosyal robotlar, erken çocukluk, eğitim, program, okul öncesi.}, abstract={The use of artificial intelligence in education is an issue that has been frequently addressed recently. In this context, the integration of artificial intelligence into education programs is extremely important. Robots are educational materials that can be used effectively in the integration of artificial intelligence into educational programs. Social robots/humanoid robots can be used in educational programs because they are interesting for children with many features such as looking like humans, speaking, reacting, and moving. Especially for children in early childhood, social robots can be remarkable and motivating. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine sample applications regarding the use of social robots in early childhood education programs. Document analysis technique was used in the study conducted with qualitative research design. The documents of the research cover scientific studies (articles, theses, and books) conducted between 2015 and 2025 with the keywords “preschool,” “early childhood,” “social robots,” and “curriculum.” In this context, data analysis was conducted through content analysis, and the data were analyzed in three themes: PopBots, KİBO, and SoRo. As a result of the research, it is seen that the use of social robots in early childhood education programs has increased in recent years; social robots are accepted by children due to their human-like characteristics, and classroom practices in interaction with them contribute to children’s social interactions, making friends, and reasoning about the robot.}, number={ISRIS 2025}, publisher={Ordu Üniversitesi}