By By: Momodu, Ehi Benedicta
Esene-AbleGod, Oyindoubra Ozobokeme
yefoju, Paul Jackson
Abstract
Access to quality education is essential in fostering critical thinking, independence, self-reliance, and social responsibility – key outcomes the learners is expected to embody through their actions and decisions. In an era where Information and Communication Technology (ICT) underpins global progress, digital literacy and ICT compliance are essential for meaningful participation in today‘s scientific and technological environment. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has further transformed the system, introducing personalized learning pathways, automating routine tasks, and amplifying student engagement. Human-AI collaboration offers transformative potential for teaching and learning processes. However, it simultaneously prompts deep philosophical inquiry into the evolving notions of student agency and autonomy. Concerns have been raised that AI-driven learning platforms may inadvertently encourage passivity, reducing learners to compliant consumers of algorithmically generated content. This paper, employing a hermeneutic methodology, examines the concepts of human-AI collaboration, interrogates the implications for student autonomy and agency, and examines the challenges posed by personalized technologies in educational settings. It argues that while AI can significantly empower learners, its deployment must be guided by pedagogical strategies that promote student choice, active participation, and critical reflection. The paper advocates for a curricular framework that integrates AI tools in ways that support exploratory learning and adaptive learning paths, ensuring that technology serves as a facilitator – not a substitute – for
Philosophical Implication of Human-Artificial Inteligence Collaboration and its Impact on Student Agency and Autonomy in Education
Momodu, Ehi Benedicta, Esene-AbleGod, Oyindoubra Ozobokeme & Ireyefoju, Paul Jackson
Philosophers of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN) Vol. 35 No. 1, October 2025 | Formatted by Timsmek Global Publishers® | 155
human-centred education. Such an approach will help safeguard student agency while leveraging the benefits of AI to enrich the learning experience.
