Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Promote Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Educational Development: A Survey of In-Service Teachers in Sokoto State, Nigeria

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has the potential to transform the way teachers learn and develop their professional skills. This study investigates the role of AI in promoting lifelong learning among in-service teachers, with a focus on sustainable educational development. A survey design was employed; all the in-service teachers in Sokoto state formed the population of the study, and 372 in-service teachers participated in the study. An instrument title, AI for Lifelong Learning, was used for data collection. It was validated, and a pilot test was conducted. A reliability index of 0.94 was obtained using Cronbach’s alpha at a 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that AI is instrumental in promoting lifelong learning, with significant implications for teacher professional development and student learning outcomes. The study concludes that AI can enhance teachers’ ability to adapt to changing educational landscapes, improve their pedagogical skills, and increase their confidence in using technology to support student learning. Based on the findings, it is recommended that educators and policymakers prioritize the integration of AI in teacher education programs and professional development initiatives. Additionally, further research is needed to explore the specific ways in which AI can be used to support lifelong learning and to develop strategies for addressing the potential challenges and limitations of AI-based learning.