Asia-Africa Journal of Education Research

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Education for Sustainable Development

2024-12-12T14:55:59-08:00

Public health education faces numerous challenges, including disparities in access, curriculum relevance, integration of technology, cultural and language barriers, and misinformation. These challenges hinder the development of a well-equipped public health workforce capable of addressing global health issues effectively. The paper analyses how AI-driven solutions, such as adaptive learning platforms, data-driven curriculum development, virtual simulations, and AI-powered translation tools, are transforming public health education by making it more accessible, relevant, and responsive to the needs of diverse populations. Moreover, the paper investigates the intersection of AI and public health education, highlighting how this synergy supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 4 (Quality Education). Artificial Intelligence enhances the accessibility and quality of education (SDG 4) by providing inclusive and adaptive learning opportunities, particularly for underserved populations. Simultaneously, AI contributes to improving health outcomes (SDG 3) by equipping future public health professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to address current and emerging health challenges. The findings suggest that embracing AI in public health education is not only a necessity for keeping pace with technological advancements but also a critical step toward achieving the broader goals of sustainable development.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: CONSEQUENCES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

2025-02-11T15:01:54-08:00

The study specifically examined the utilization of artificial intelligence and academic performance among university students in Akwa Ibom State, with focus on consequences and possible solutions. The study was led by five research questions. The research utilised a descriptive survey design. The projected population was 25,621. The study sample comprised 300 students. The sample was generated with the basic random sampling method. A questionnaire was employed for data collection, and the data was evaluated using the mean. The analysis of the replies indicated that artificial intelligence affects kids' reading abilities. The study's findings indicated that pupils misuse Artificial Intelligence. The misuse of Artificial Intelligence adversely impacts students performance in school. Students at public universities in the State are misusing Artificial Intelligence. The most concerning aspect is that it is utilised for examination misconduct, leading pupils who exploit AI to neglect their studies. It is utilised for composing assignments. The overutilization of AI technologies by students promotes academic dishonesty, including the effortless generation of essays and problem-solving. AI technologies may lack comprehensive understanding of assignment contexts, resulting in erroneous or irrelevant outcomes for students. All these factors contribute to their subpar performance in academic activities. This resulted in the conclusion that the improper utilisation of Artificial Intelligence technologies by undergraduate students at public institutions in Anambra State adversely impacts their academic achievement. Based on these findings, it was recommended that government and school management in public universities implement AI tools to complement traditional learning methods, fostering a balanced educational approach. Additionally, lecturers should receive comprehensive training in AI to equip students with the necessary skills to address future care challenges and enhance their academic performance. University authorities must guarantee that students refrain from utilising AI unethically or unlawfully to get an unfair edge in tests.

Design and Implementation of Online Students’ Complaint Management System for Institutions of Higher Learning

2024-12-09T15:08:10-08:00

An information system is a very important and popular tool in this present information technology era. People all over this world use this tool to get and share information. It cuts across all sides of life and people, the children, youths and elders. It is very effective when applied in institutions of learning and can avoid errors caused by users or staff in the organization; it provides easy and fast access and delivery of new information. Online students’ complaint system is a set of procedures used in higher institutions of learning to address students’ complaints and resolve disputes. It provides an online way of solving the problems faced by the students of higher institutions of learning by saving time and eradicating corruption. The system makes it easier to coordinate, monitor, track and resolve dispute, and to provide the institution with an effective tool to identify and target problem areas, monitor complaints handling performance and thereby improves on the present disputes resolution system of the institution. The research methodology that was used for the design and development of the system is the Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD). Data was collected from the students and staff of Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom State on the types of students’ complains, existing resolution procedures, and feedback. The programming language that was used in coding is an object oriented programming language known as C# (C-SHARP). The new system shall accept the students’ data, and complaints as inputs, process it following the information stored in the database. It shall produce the status of the complaint and give possible feedback.

Educational Robots in Teaching and Learning Robotics: Availability, Utilization and Perceived Factors Constraining Implementation and Utilization

2024-12-22T10:48:38-08:00

This study investigated the availability, utilization, and factors inhibiting the integration of educational robots in teaching and learning robotics in secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted, involving a sample size of 200 respondents comprising 50 teachers and 150 students. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated by experts in computer education and educational technology, with a reliability coefficient of 0.78 for teachers and 0.81 for students. The questionnaire assessed the availability and extent of utilization of robotics tools, as well as lecturer-based and student-based challenges impeding their integration. Findings revealed that robotics tools were generally limited in availability, with only the Python Tutorial Package (60%) and Temperature Sensors (53.3%) being moderately accessible. Utilization of the tools was also low, with a cluster mean of 1.81, indicating limited incorporation of robotics tools into teaching and learning. Critical lecturer-based barriers included inadequate robotics skills (Mean = 3.78), limited access to robotics tools (Mean = 3.76), and poor funding for capacity building (Mean = 3.52). Student-based factors included poor access to robotics laboratories (Mean = 3.67), difficulty in programming robots (Mean = 3.75), and lack of robotics kits (Mean = 3.59). The study concludes that insufficient access to tools, lack of technical expertise, inadequate training, and motivational challenges significantly hinder the integration of robotics education. It recommends increasing funding for robotics education, establishing well-equipped laboratories, organizing capacity-building programs for teachers, and promoting hands-on robotics activities to engage students. Addressing these barriers will enable secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State to leverage robotics education effectively, equipping students with the critical STEM skills needed for the modern workforce.

Socio-Emotional Learning and Academic Adjustment of Fresh Undergraduate Students in the University of Uyo, Uyo

2024-12-15T13:42:28-08:00

This research work was designed to determine the relationship between socioemotional learning and academic adjustment of fresh undergraduate students in the University of Uyo, Nigeria. Aspects of socioemotional learning isolated for the study included self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Based on these, five specific objectives were outlined to guide the study. Five research questions were raised and answered in the study while five null hypotheses were formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. The study adopted the correlational research design. The study area was the University of Uyo. The population of this study comprised all 17,550 fresh undergraduate students at the University of Uyo during the 2024 academic year. From this population, a sample of 390 students were selected through the multi-stage random sampling process to participate in the study. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane formular. The instrument for data collection was the researcher made questionnaire tagged: Socioemotional Learning and Academic Adjustment Questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts from the Department of Psychological Foundations of Education. The instrument had a reliability index of .83 Cronbach’s Alpha which indicated a high level of internal consistency. Findings from data analyses carried out in this study indicated that self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills had significant relationships with academic adjustment of fresh undergraduate students. It was also found that responsible decision making had no significant relationship with the academic adjustment of the students. Based on these findings, it was recommended that, among others, the university should make provisions to foster the academic adjustment of these fresh students through orientation programmes and carefully curated social activities.

School-Community Security Partnership and School Climate among Public Secondary Schools in Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2024-12-14T14:25:27-08:00

This research which was conducted to examine the influence of school-community security partnership on school climate among public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria was based on two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 3904 teachers in the 89 schools in the area of study. The study adopted multi stage sampling approach to obtain 423 teachers which constituted 11% of the sample size. The researcher made instruments entitled ‘School -Community Security Partnership Questionnaire (SCSPQ) and School Climate Questionnaire (SCQ)” were utilized to elicit information. The overall reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha statistics which gave reliability coefficient of .923 for School-Community Security Partnership Questionnaire and .822 for School Climate Questionnaire. The study used mean and standard deviation to answer the two research questions and independent t-test to test the two null hypotheses at the significant level of 0.05. The finding showed that there is a significant influence of school-community security partnership on school climate. It was recommended that the management of schools should establish school-community based security partnerships to foster a positive school climate.

Intersection of AI with the inculcation of Educational Psychology skills in teachers and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

2024-12-11T14:41:35-08:00

This study investigated the influence of Intersection of AI with Educational Psychology in Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Specifically, to investigate the influence of the intersection of AI With inculcation of skills in human perception, emotional intelligence, transformed communication and with personality management in Educational Psychology had on Sustainable Development. The sample was made up of 150 teachers. The instrument used was researchers designed and had a reliability index of .84. Linear regression techniques were then used to analyze the data. The Results suggest that there was significant influence of the intersection of AI with inculcation of skills in human perception, emotional intelligence, transform communication and personality management in Educational Psychology of teachers on Sustainable Development. It was recommended that educational psychology should be emphasis by stakeholders.

Okwe. O. Regina

2024-12-29T14:22:22-08:00

Globally, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is rapidly becoming an accelerator of political, economic, social and educational globalisation. Computer technology is the engine of the modern civilisation and the driving force of the information age. This study assesses students' knowledge and attitude towards the use of ICT tools in learning secondary school computer studies curriculum in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The descriptive survey research design was employed in this study. The population of the study comprised of Twelve (12) government owned senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area which constitute Five thousand and five hundred and seventy-four (5574) students. A sample size of two hundred and forty seven (247) SSII students were selected through the Multi-stage sampling technique. The questionnaire was validated by experts in the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology; while the test re- test reliability method was adopted to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. Data collected were analyzed using mean scores, percentages and standard deviation. A correlation index of 0.65 was obtained. Research question 1 and 2 was answered, while research question 3 and 4 were hypothesized and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. . Findings shows that the available ICT tools used in teaching and learning in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State are: Projectors, computer desktop or laptop, smartphones, interactive Whiteboard, Interactive Videos, speakers, Television, Printer, scanner, mouse Google plus, You-Tube and WhatsApp. However, Smart-phones and printers are the ICT tools that have the highest usage. It was also revealed that the attitude of students towards the use of ICT for academic purpose is positive but their attitude towards social purpose is positive. It recommended that more sensitization should be directed towards our students for them to known the benefits of using ICT for academic purposes and how it can help to enhance their learning capacities. It was further recommended that the teachers should put in more efforts towards acquiring adequate ICT knowledge to enhance their academic activities which they impact on their students to increase their knowledge level as it relate to computer and other ICT tools usage.

Renewable Resources in Teaching Chemistry Practical and Students’ Learning Outcome in Secondary Schools

2024-12-15T13:50:32-08:00

The study investigated on renewable resources in teaching chemistry practical and students’ learning outcome in secondary schools in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 1844 Senior Secondary Two (SS2) students in 16 public secondary schools in the study area. A sample size of 94 chemistry students selected from two secondary schools were used for the study. In each of the selected schools, one intact class of SS2 students was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was Chemistry Practical Test (CPT) with reliability coefficient of 0.86 obtained using Kuder-Richardson Formula-20. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings showed that there was a significant difference in students’ learning outcome when taught acids and bases titration using renewable resources and those without in favour of renewable resources. Gender was not a significant determinant of students’ practical learning outcome when exposed to renewable resources. Hence, the study concludes that the use of renewable resources as a replacement for toxic chemicals for teaching of practical Chemistry is more effective in facilitating and enhancing students learning outcome. The study recommends that Chemistry teachers use renewable resources in practical lessons, as they make learning more relatable, provide firsthand knowledge of local materials in the environment, replace toxic chemicals, and ultimately improve students' learning outcomes in Chemistry.

Effect of Collaborative Robot-Based Learning Environment for STEM Education

2024-12-14T14:41:07-08:00

The integration of collaborative robot-based learning environments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education represents a transformative approach to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This study investigates the effectiveness of using collaborative robots in STEM classrooms, focusing on their impact on student motivation, understanding of complex concepts, and development of critical skills such as problem-solving and teamwork. Through a review of current literature and empirical research, this study explores how these robots can facilitate hands-on, interactive learning experiences that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The findings suggest that collaborative robots can significantly improve learning outcomes by providing personalized and adaptive support, fostering collaboration among students, and making STEM education more accessible and engaging. However, the study also highlights the need for further research to fully understand the long-term effects of robot-based learning environments on students' academic performance and interest in STEM fields