By By: C’fine Chukwuma Oputa (Ph.D)
Amadi, Obiageri Shehu
Abstract
The study investigated the prospects and challenges of artificial intelligence for effective teaching and learning in early childhood education centres in Rivers East Senatorial District. A descriptive survey design was adopted just as two research objectives and corresponding research questions guided the study. The population for the study comprised all the head teachers in the study area numbering 731, both the stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 183 head teachers representing 25% of the population. The instrument used for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire titled ―Prospects and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education Centres Questionnaire (PCAIETLECECQ)‖. Face and content validation of the instrument were carried out by two experts in test, measurement and evaluation department in order to ensure proper evaluation. The reliability coefficient obtained was 0.86 which was high enough. Likewise, the researchers subjected the data generated to percentage analysis in order to answer the research questions. The findings of the research revealed that personalised learning was the highest prospect of artificial intelligence in effective teaching and learning in early childhood education centres in Rivers East Senatorial District while inadequate preparedness of teachers was the major challenge of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning in the study centres. The study concluded that by leveraging AI-powered tools and platforms, caregivers can personalise learning experiences, enhance learners‘ engagement and optimise teaching methodologies to meet diverse learning styles. It was thus recommended among others that there should be professional development and training programmes organized by both government and head
Prospects and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education Centres in Rivers East
Senatorial District | C‘fine Chukwuma Oputa (Ph.D) & Amadi, Obiageri Shehu
Philosophers of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN) Vol. 35 No. 1, October 2025 | Formatted by Timsmek Global Publishers® | 177
teachers of early childhood education centres for caregivers to build their capacity for effectively integrating AI tools and resources into the early childhood curriculum.
