APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study determined the application of artificial intelligence techniques in teaching and learning of business education in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using a population of 119 business educators in all the public tertiary institutions. The entire population was studied without sampling because the size was manageable. A structured questionnaire developed by the researcher was used for data collection. Cronbach Alpha method was used to establish the reliability which yielded coefficient values of 0.81 and 0.83 for the two clusters. Out of the 119 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 103 (representing 86.55%) were duly completed, retrieved and used for data analysis. Mean, standard deviation and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The results showed that AI-driven e-learning platforms and AI-based assessment tools were applied to a low extent by business educators in tertiary institutions. The results showed that experience do not significantly influenced the mean ratings of the respondents on the extent they applied AI-driven e-learning platforms and AI-based assessments tools in teaching and learning. Therefore, it was recommended among others that there is a need for comprehensive professional development programmes aimed at equipping educators with the necessary skills and competencies to effectively leverage AI tools in teaching and learning. These programmes should focus on providing training in AI literacy, data analytics, and instructional design to enable educators to create AI-enhanced learning experiences that align with curriculum objectives.