IMPLICATIONS OF INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the educational systems is revolutionizing the delivery of skills and knowledge, particularly in specialized disciplines such as Technology and Vocational Education (TVE). This paper explores the transformative potential of integrating AI into TVE, an educational programme that combines practical skills and theoretical knowledge in areas like Automobile Technology, Building Technology, Electrical/Electronic Technology, Metalwork Technology, Woodwork Technology, among others. As education continues to embrace digital transformation, AI tools such as adaptive learning platforms, automated assessment tools, intelligent tutoring systems, and visual simulations offer dynamic personalized, and interactive learning experiences and improve academic outcomes. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to elucidate the benefit of integrating Artificial Intelligence into Technology and Vocational Education in Nigeria. Thus, the paper explores, highlights, and discusses the scope/concept of TVE and AI, the role of AI in TVE, challenges and concerns of integrating AI into TVE and the need for a cautious and critical approach, setting limits to the integration of AI into TVE and also calls for proper investment in AI and TVE, not only for equipping the learners and trainees with relevance skills and knowledge for employability, but also for poverty reduction, job creation, economic growth and sustainable development. 

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Implication, Integration, Technology and Vocational Education.