Abstract
Primarily discussed by the paper are the potential effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on learner's cognitive and emotional development. The paper, which is non-empirical, has looked at how AI has created a shift from completely traditional methods of teaching and learning to technologically-based methods whereby electronic devices and software packages perform the job of teaching with fairly similar output as derived through conventional methods by which learning experiences are presented by human teachers. The article has briefly discussed the profound impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on cognition and emotional stability, explaining its tremendous potentials in personalized learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and social and emotional skills development. Also carried by the paper are different scholarly definitions of the concept of Artificial Intelligence, how its different types impact learner's cognitive and emotional development, and the many emergent issues surrounding the emerging technological phenomenon in Nigerian educational settings. The paper has given emphasis on guidance from parents and teachers, and government regulatory measures and sanctions in relation to AI utilization in educational settings so as to achieve the best results possible from the growing technological innovation. The paper has, however, urged educational institutions in Nigeria to deploy appropriate AI tools to assist and ease teaching and learning activities.
2025-07-16
Vol. 1 Issue No. 1 July 2025
Articles
Vol. 1 Issue No. 1 July 2025
/ ArticleEmergent Challenges of Artificial Intelligence against Learners' Cognition and Emotionality in Nigerian Educational Settings
Prof. MADAWAKI, A’isha Isah
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
MUHAMMAD, Samaila
Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State
samailamuhammad960@gmail.com
ONALO, Haruna Mohammed
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
TURETA, Abdulkadir Liman
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto