AWARENESS AND USABILITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING CIVIC EDUCATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
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2024-12
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Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, Nigeria
Abstract
Understanding the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching senior
secondary school Civic Education in Kwara State, Nigeria, is crucial due to AI's
increasing potential to enhance educational practices. This study examined the AI
tools Civic Education teachers are aware of and use, the challenges they face in
utilizing AI, and the differences in these challenges based on school type and years
of teaching experience. Descriptive research was adopted, utilizing a questionnaire
titled "Awareness and Usability of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Senior
Secondary School Civic Education Questionnaire," administered to 180 Civic
Education teachers from 72 schools in Kwara State. Descriptive data analysis
techniques were used to summarize and interpret the data. The findings reveal that
WhatsApp Meta AI, Google Assistant and ChatGPT were the most recognized tool,
However, awareness was significantly lower for tools like Perplexity.ai, Jasper AI,
and Llama 3 by Meta. ChatGPT, WhatsApp Meta AI, and Google Assistant were
identified as the most usable AI tools for Civic Education teachers. The main
challenges faced by Civic Education teachers included high internet connectivity
costs, limited AI tool selection, time constraints for learning AI tools, lack of
awareness among school administrators, non-user-friendly features, difficulty in
finding quality content, and insufficient training and support. Recommendations
include increasing investment in educational technology to ensure all schools have
access to necessary AI tools and resources. Professional development programs
should be established to train teachers in the effective use of AI in the classroom.
Policy reforms are essential to support AI adoption, focusing on creating a
conducive environment for AI integration in schools. Tailored training programs
based on teachers' experience levels and school-specific strategies should be
developed. Awareness campaigns for lesser-known AI tools and enhanced support
systems for teachers are also crucial.
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The article is about awareness and uses of Artifial Intelligence on teaching Senior Secondary Civic Education.
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Awareness, usability, artificial intelligence, civic education
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Olokooba, I. N., Michael, L. & Adegboye, S. O. (2024). Awareness and usability of artificial intelligence in teaching Civic Education in senior secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. CUSTECH International Journal of Education, 1, (2), 47-62.