Impact of Diversity and Inclusion of Artificial Intelligence on Students' Learning Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has sparked concernsregarding its effect on students' learning and academic performance. This study examined theimpact of Diversity and Inclusion of Artificial Intelligence on students' learning and academicperformance in Kosofe LGA Lagos State secondary schools. The study population comprises allcommercial students from the four (4) selected senior secondary schools in Kosofe LGA ofLagos State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Stratifiedsampling techniques based on clustering were used to select 120 students from the studypopulation. A structured questionnaire was designed and administered to the respondents togather in-depth information about the student's insight and experience of using AI in their study.To ensure the validity and reliability of the instrument, the questionnaire was pilot-tested with asmall group of students outside the respondent schools with a reliability coefficient of 0.75 onCronbach Alpha’s scale. Inferential Statistics was used to analyze the data collected on theimpact of diversity and inclusion of AI on students' academic performance. The study revealedthat students exposed to inclusive and diverse learning environments enhanced and improvedacademic performance compared to their peers who learned with the traditional teachingmethod. Additionally, the study showed that fostering diversity of AI in student’s learningacademic encourages creative problem-solving, and strengthens their thinking skills. Theseresults underscore the importance of prioritizing diversity and inclusion of AI in the academicperformance of students. The study recommended that school management should ensure thatthe school has adequate instruments for AI installation and advancement in the schoolenvironment to promote equitable learning opportunities and better academic performance forall students.