Çocuklarin “Yapay Zeka” Kavramina İli̇şki̇n Metafori̇k Algilarinin İncelenmesi̇

Abstract

This study aimed to determine how children in the age group of 6-10 perceive artificial intelligence, which enters their lives more and more every day, especially in the field of education. The research used phenomenology design within the scope of the qualitative research model. The study group consisted of 146 children aged 6-10 and their parents. Two forms, one for parents and one for children, were used to collect data in the study. The children were asked to complete the statement, "Artificial intelligence is like …………. Because ………….." The MAXQDA program was used to analyze the data, and the content analysis method was used to analyze and interpret the data obtained. It was determined that the children in the study group produced 12 metaphors to express the concept of artificial intelligence. Twelve metaphors are grouped into two main themes, animate and inanimate. When the reason for the phenomenon to which artificial intelligence is likened is examined, the answers given; It has been grouped under three main themes humanity-oriented, intelligence-oriented and robotic. As a result of the study, the metaphors produced provided the opportunity to understand, reveal and explain the perceptions of 6-10-year-old children regarding the concept of artificial intelligence.

Metaphorical Perceptions of Middle School Students Regarding the Concept of Artificial Intelligence

“…A study by Saçan et al (2022), determined that children produced 12 metaphors to express the concept of artificial intelligence, and these metaphors were grouped under 2 main themes as living and non-living. The phenomena to which artificial intelligence was likened were grouped under 3 themes: humanity, intelligence and robotics.…”

“…Artificial intelligence will affect almost every aspect of life in the near future and children will be the most affected. Artificial intelligence harbors some risks as well as the opportunities it provides (Saçan et al, 2022). Literacy is typically used to describe a set of abilities in writing or abstract thought.…”

“…Aktaş (2021) examined the views of administrators and teachers on artificial intelligence and concluded that both participant groups mostly perceived artificial intelligence as a "mechanical structure" and did not have sufficient and accurate information about artificial intelligence. In a study conducted by Saçan et al (2022) investigating children's metaphorical perceptions of the concept of artificial intelligence, it was determined that children produced 12 metaphors. These metaphors were grouped under 2 main themes: living and non-living.…”