Artificial Intelligence and Modern Pedagogy: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Need for a Hybrid Educational Model

This article explores the challenges educators are experiencing in the usage of ICTs in their fields of education and the transformation of teaching pedagogy from the traditional teaching methods which were space, teacher and time specific to a more liberal, collaborative, flexible and accessible learning. It dwells on how educators can use technology to harness teaching methodologies for better knowledge transfer to foster a better educational ecosystem. Its thread bares how technology adaptation can help in the integration of traditional teaching and use of ICTs can enhance student learning and help in the attainment of equity, accessibility, flexibility, interactive content delivery, faster information exchange, and mindful tutoring. The study adopts a qualitative approach, and adopts secondary data sources such as textbooks, research papers, reports, and conference proceedings. It follows a descriptive and exploratory design to analyze the transformation of teaching methods and the challenges of integrating pedagogy. This paper highlights traditional teaching methods, modern teaching methods and AI-based learning. This study highlights the importance of blending structured, traditional practices with innovative, learner-centered approaches to create a more inclusive and effective educational ecosystem. Such integration ensures that education remains both rigorous and adaptable, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in an ever-changing world.