The Beijing Municipal Commission of Education announced on its official WeChat account that all primary and secondary schools in the city will officially launch artificial intelligence (AI) general education in the fall semester of 2025. This move marks another significant advancement in science and technology education in Beijing's education system. According to the plan, starting in 2025, all primary and secondary school students will receive at least 8 hours of AI courses per academic year, aiming for comprehensive popularization of AI knowledge.
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Schools can independently set up AI courses based on their actual conditions, or integrate them with information technology, general technology, science, comprehensive practical activities, and labor courses for comprehensive teaching. Furthermore, Beijing plans to cultivate 100 professional master teachers and 1000 backbone teachers in batches to promote the implementation of AI education. The education department will provide more support and preferential policies for teachers with outstanding contributions in this field, ensuring that the teaching achievements of excellent teachers are recognized.
It is worth mentioning that before Beijing, Guangzhou took the lead in implementing a similar curriculum plan in all compulsory education schools in 11 districts in the fall semester of 2023, incorporating artificial intelligence into the local curriculum.
This series of education reforms aims to provide students with more learning opportunities, helping them better adapt to the life and work demands of the AI era. With the rapid development of AI technology, mastering relevant knowledge and skills will lay an important foundation for students' future development.
Key Highlights:
🌟 Beijing's primary and secondary schools will implement AI general education starting in the fall semester of 2025, with no less than 8 hours per academic year.
👩🏫 The education department will cultivate 100 professional master teachers and 1000 backbone teachers to promote the popularization of AI education.
🌍 Guangzhou and South Korea have previously incorporated AI education into their curricula, reflecting the global emphasis on AI education.
