Influence of AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Systems on Business and Entrepreneurial Competencies’ Development Amongst Students in TVET in University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Abstract

This study ascertained the influence of AI-powered adaptive learning systems on business and entrepreneurial competencies’ development amongst TVET students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. AI-powered systems design person-specific educational experiences for learners to effectively engage yet, some tertiary education institutions have remained fixated in delivering instruction through traditional approaches. Inefficiency of such approaches result in inability to personalize learners’ needs. Three null hypotheses were postulated and tested at 0.05 significance level. Related literatures were reviewed. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Population of the study consisted of 98 vocational educators and was entirely studied.16-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.87. Linear regression was used to test hypotheses. Findings showed significant influence of AI-powered business simulation games, mentorship platforms; and virtual business incubators on business and entrepreneurial competencies’ development. It was recommended that students should upskill themselves to use AI-powered learning gadgets; vocational educators should be retrained on use of AI-powered business simulation games, mentorship platforms; and virtual business incubators; curriculum developers should make provision for integration of AI-powered systems as instructional approaches; and Federal and State Ministries of education should improve budgetary allocations and ensure timely disbursements of funds for effective programme implementation.