International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 21, No. 2 (2025)

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Early Childhood Learning Outcomes in Nigeria

Adenike A Akinrotimi, Adeyemi Federal University of Education
Temilola J Popoola, Adeyemi Federal University of Education
I E Udo, Adeyemi Federal University of Education

Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on learning outcomes in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Nigeria. While AI technologies hold the promise of transforming educational experiences through personalized learning, adaptive assessments, and enhanced engagement, their actual influence on young learners in the Nigerian context remains underexplored. Using a quasi-experimental research design, this study examines the effects of AI-driven educational tools on cognitive development, literacy, and numeracy skills in ECE settings across urban and rural regions. Data were collected from 200 early learners across 10 schools—half of which integrated AI tools and half of which followed traditional teaching methods. Results indicate that AI-enhanced classrooms demonstrated significant improvements in literacy and numeracy compared to traditional classrooms, particularly in personalized learning environments. However, challenges related to teacher readiness, infrastructure limitations, and ethical considerations influenced the overall effectiveness of AI tools. The study concludes with recommendations for optimizing AI integration to improve early learning outcomes in Nigeria.

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