EFFECTS OF AI TOOLS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a transformative force in 
education globally, holding particular promise for the Nigerian educational sector, 
which faces persistent challenges such as over-crowding, under-resourcing, and 
inadequate teacheing staff. This article critically examines the integration of AI 
technologies in Nigerian educational institutions through a philosophical lens, 
exploring its influence on teaching and learning processes. Drawing on educational 
philosophies such as constructivism, pragmatism, critical theory, and existentialism, 
it considers how AI tools is used to reshape knowledge construction, learner agency, 
and the teaching-learning practices. Nigerian case studies demonstrate AI’s role in 
enhancing personalized learning, administrative efficiency, and access expansion. 
Yet, ethical concerns around equity, privacy, academic integrity, and cultural 
preservation are foregrounded. The article underscores the imperative for policies that 
balance technological innovation with Nigeria’s socio-cultural values and humanistic 
educational traditions, ensuring AI amplifies educational quality without 
compromising foundational principles.