AI-Integrated Holistic Framework for Teacher Education to Enhance Instructional Effectiveness in Diverse Educational Environments in Bayelsa State
Anselem Anayochukwu Anih & Bartholomew Oluchi Ukeh
Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Abstract
This research examined the roles of an AI-Integrated Holistic Framework for teacher education to enhance instructional effectiveness in diverse educational environments in Bayelsa State. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design with a mixed-methods approach was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 1055 respondents, including teacher educators and final year students, from four institutions that offer Teacher Education programmes in Bayelsa State. A sample size of 284 was chosen using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, titled “AI-Integrated Holistic Framework for Teacher Education Questionnaire (AIIHFTE)”. The instrument was validated by three research experts. Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha statistic which yielded 0.82 and 0.84 for clusters 1 and 2 with an overall reliability index of 0.83. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study showed that AI-Integrated Holistic Framework played a significant role for teacher education in the enhancement of instructional effectiveness in diverse educational environments in Bayelsa State. In view of the findings, the researchers recommended that there is need in leveraging the framework, implementing comprehensive training programmes, and fostering collaborative efforts among stakeholders. While acknowledging the existence of challenges, the study underscores the dynamic nature of integrating educational technology and emphasizes the importance of strategic and collaborative endeavors for the successful integration of AI into teacher education in Bayelsa.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, Holistic Framework, Teacher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Diverse Educational Environments
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