The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Teacher Pedagogy and Instructional Design in Adamawa State Higher Institutions

The study explored the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on pedagogical style and instructional design of teachers in higher education institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria. As AI is revolutionizing educational domains globally, this is an important area to unpack in terms of pedagogy and curriculum development in higher learning contexts within the region. The study investigates the integration of AI tools into the pedagogy, including personalized learning platforms, intelligent tutoring systems and learning analytics. Moreover, it examines the degree to which these technologies inform pedagogy, create sense of engagement, and direct the design of instruction in both traditional and virtual classrooms. Data is gathered based on surveys, interviews, and classroom observations with academic staff, administrators, and students in selected institutions. It is hoped that the findings will shed light on the challenges and opportunities posed by AI in education, as well as provide recommendations for enhancing AI adoption in teaching and learning practices in higher institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria. This study adds to the wider conversation around digitalization in education, shedding light on practical different ways of integrating AI into teaching and instructional design.