APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

As an educational paradigms shift towards digitalization, AI emerges as an invaluable transformative tool capable of enhancing effective teaching.  Universities educational goals are adequately achieved through the application of artificial intelligence in the universities. The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for effective teaching in Nigerian public Universities has shown a lot of potentials to improve accuracy and timeliness of educational practices. It is against this background that this paper examined the appraisal of Application of Artificial Intelligence in effective teaching in public Universities Nigeria. The purpose of this paper was to examine the challenges and benefits of using AI technologies in teaching in the public universities. To achieve this purpose, qualitative research methods was used for the study and this provided insights into the efficacy of AI-driven educational tools, their impact on student learning outcomes, and the institutional readiness for broader AI integration. The study found out that there is a positive reception of AI-enhanced teaching tools among students and lectures. It was discovered that there is increased engagement, personalized learning experiences, and efficient assessment mechanisms. However, concerns related to data privacy, accessibility, and technological proficiency remains significant barriers to widespread AI adoption. The study concluded that adopting AI for teaching in the university will go a long way to improve teaching and learning as well as unbiased assessment of students. Recommendations made include enhancing AI literacy, infrastructure development, and policy formulation to leverage the full potential of AI in advancing educational excellence in Nigerian public Universities.