The Role of Artificial Intelligence towards Changing Teacher Productivity in Nigerian Secondary Schools

Abstract

Artificial intelligence shows promising improvement which may impact human lives and also contribute enormously to advancement of economies in various aspects that includes education, it is however faced with numerous challenges. This paper examines the Role of Artificial intelligence towards changing teacher productivity in Nigerian secondary schools. This paper employs a narrative review to highlight challenges confronted with integrating AI into teaching as well as changing teacher role. The Purpose of the study is to state the importance of integrating AI into the Nigerian Education System especially at secondary school level and give recommendation on how to manage challenges The review data was obtained from journals. The paper recommends that teacher training is important, to enable them to be acquainted with the workings of the application systems, Issue of digital divide should be properly addressed. Teachers’ role is essential as mentors, motivators, facilitators and  irreplaceable, therefore their welfare should be given a priority over every activity. Students need to understand how AI works, its ethical implications, because the future workforce will require knowledge in working alongside AI.