Abstract
This study examines the impact of electronic device usage on young learners' cognitive abilities and socio-emotional development, focusing on skills such as numeracy, literacy, memory, attention, and problem-solving. Using a descriptive research design, data were gathered through structured questionnaires administered to parents, with responses analyzed using correlation analysis to determine the relationships between device usage, educational content quality, and cognitive outcomes. Findings reveal that high-quality digital content significantly enhances cognitive skills, particularly in areas like social-emotional development, memory, and problem-solving, underscoring the role of adaptive digital resources in fostering personalized and flexible learning experiences. Digital literacy was also positively correlated with empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation, suggesting that guided technology use can support social-emotional growth alongside intellectual development. This study advocates for the strategic integration of electronic devices in early childhood education, emphasizing balanced digital practices that nurture both cognitive and interpersonal skills, thus supporting young learners' holistic development and lifelong learning preparedness.
https://doi.org/10.30062/wjher.4.4
Keywords
Early childhood education, Cognitive development, Digital literacy, electronic devices
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Journal: World Journal on Education and Humanities Research
Volume (Issue): 4(4)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30062/wjher.4.4
Pages: 90-103Published: 10-30-2024Copyright: Copyright (c) 2024 Jerilyn Cabahug, Helen Revalde, Kaitlin Marie Opingo, Randy Mangubat, Veronica Calasang, Roberto Suson
Open access: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
How to CiteCabahug, J., Revalde, H., Opingo, K.M., Mangubat, R. Calasang, V., Suson, R. (2024). The Role of Technology in Developing Young Children’s Cognitive Abilities. World Journal on Education and Humanities Research, 4(4), 90-103. https://doi.org/10.30062/wjher.4.4
How to CiteCabahug, J., Revalde, H., Opingo, K.M., Mangubat, R. Calasang, V., Suson, R. (2024). The Role of Technology in Developing Young Children’s Cognitive Abilities. World Journal on Education and Humanities Research, 4(4), 90-103. https://doi.org/10.30062/wjher.4.4
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