Abstract
This study was conducted using descriptive survey research design. A structured questionnaire titled: Benefits and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning TVET courses was used as instrument for data collection, the instrument was sub-divided into 2 sections, section A and B, with each section contains 16 items, making a total of 32 items on a five-point scales, ranging from strongly agreed = 5, agreed = 4, undecided = 3, disagreed =2 and strongly disagreed = 1. The study was conducted in TVET institutions in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised of 50 Lecturers and 15 Administrative staff making a total of 65 respondents in Bayelsa State Institute of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training Elebele, Bayelsa State Polytechnic Alebiri, Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education Sagbama, and International Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opolo. No sampling was carried out, as the entire population was studied. The instrument used for collection of data in this study was validated by three experts from the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port-Harcourt. In determining the reliability of the research instrument, the researcher administered 22 copies of the instrument to 22 staff of the Government Science and Technical College, Ahoada. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was used to analyzed the data collected from the respondents. Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient index was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. The reliability coefficients obtained for the two segments of the questionnaire were 0.82 and 0.74. The overall reliability index for the instrument was 0.78. This indicated that the instrument was reliable. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, any items with the mean score of 3.50 and above were regarded as agreed and accepted, while any item with the mean score less than 3.50 were regarded as disagreed and not accepted. The results of the study revealed that Artificial Intelligence is beneficial to TVET institutions and it was revealed that challenges were associated with the integration of AI in TVET institutions in Bayelsa State. It was recommended among others that programmes that offer free AI learning resources, technology subsidies for schools, and educational grants can help bridge the gap and promote greater educational equity among TVET institutions.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, TVET, Applications of AI, Challenges of TVET in AI Integration and Impact of AI on Teaching and Learning.
Publication Date: 2025-07-15