INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CHATBOTS AND VIRTUAL TUTORS TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LEARNING AMONG NCE 3 STUDENTS
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AI in Education, Chatbots, Virtual Tutors, Independent Learning, Digital Literacy, NCE StudentsAbstract
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education offers promising opportunities to address learning challenges in higher institutions, especially within Nigerian Colleges of Education. This study investigates the effectiveness of AI Chatbots and virtual tutors in reinforcing classroom instruction and promoting independent learning among NCE 3 students, with a focus on courses such as Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies. Using a quasi-experimental design, two groups of students (experimental and control) were studied over six weeks. The experimental group interacted with AI-powered Chatbots and virtual tutors, while the control group followed traditional study patterns. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through pre- and post-tests, learner activity logs, and semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed that students supported by AI tools demonstrated greater content retention, engagement, and digital literacy. This study affirms that AI virtual assistants can significantly complement pedagogical delivery and foster autonomous learning skills in teacher trainees.
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