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All along teaching has been conceptualized in a conventional, traditional and normal condition. We are today in a digitalized world, characterized by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics. It may be argued whether digitalization would not decontextualize the role of teachers and redefine teaching. Will teaching and teachers as epitomized in the foregoing continue to be relevant? Have the virtual class, Google virtual learning outfits, the blended learning package not redefined teaching? Is teaching and teachers not replaceable in the face of digitalization and robotic? To say it subtly, will teachers continue to be relevant in the face of advancement of technology and its application to teaching and learning? Will the overwhelming increase in prevalence of Artificial Intelligence and Robots not replace teachers in the near future? The paper analysed and discussed these issues philosophically and suggested otherwise in the light of the roles and responsibilities of teachers and teaching profession. However, the paper admitted that teachers will be forced by the AI prevalence, digitalization of knowledge and generation of the millennials to change their teaching methods in line with AI and technological advancements. It therefore argues along the line of the response of teachers to digitalization to enhance teaching profession.
Education
