ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TEACHINGLEARNING PROCESS IN EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the
application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. AI is
currently used in many areas of education, including
administration in schools, learning adaptations, and expanding
the accessibility of education. Although AI has a lot of potential
benefits, there are obstacles that must be conquer before it can
be put into practice. This study examined the relationship
between AI and the teaching-learning process in education in
Nigeria, specifically focusing on undergraduates at Delta State
University, Abraka. A cross-sectional study approach was used
in this study, which obtained data from 437 undergraduate
students. A stratified sampling technique was used to select a
sample of the respondents. To analyze the data for the study, the
t-test, correlation, and linear regression analysis were
employed. This study demonstrated the robust and beneficial
relationship between artificial intelligence and the teaching-learning
process in education in Nigerian. However, there are
also difficulties with using AI in education. These difficulties
include students' excessive reliance on technology, concerns
about data security and privacy, unequal access, prejudice and
discrimination, technological difficulties, and the decline of
human values. The study concluded that in order to prepare their
students for the challenges of the AI revolution, Nigerian
educational institutions should educate and nurture their
students. The use of AI has the potential to improve teaching-
learning process, personalize learning to students' needs, and
boost administrative effectiveness in school management.
Ensuring fairness and inclusivity and the future of teaching in
the AI age are crucial when creating AI-based educational
systems.