Dataset on AI vs. Human Teacher Interaction Effects on Children's Communication: A Sociopragmatic Perspective

This dataset originates from a study titled “Exploring the Impact of AI vs. Human Teacher Interactions on Children’s Communication Skills: A Sociopragmatic Perspective.” It investigates how AI-mediated and human teacher-mediated interactions influence communication skills in children aged 4-6 using a mixed-methods approach. The dataset includes quantitative assessments from observational checklists and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews. The AI agent, Kapten Budi, was programmed for structured educational interactions, while human teacher sessions mirrored similar conditions. Findings reveal the distinct benefits of AI and human-led methods in developing sociopragmatic behaviors like politeness, turn-taking, and non-verbal cues, enhancing the understanding of communication and language development in early childhood education.