Research Article

Assessing Teachers’ Awareness and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Tools in Biology Instruction in Public Senior Secondary Schools, Sabon-Gari, Zaria

Samaila Nehemiah1*, Samuel Bala Kantoma1, Alhaqqatu Abdullahi1
1 Department of Biology, School of Secondary Science Education, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan - Waya P.M.B. 1024, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: samailanehemiah@jossme.org.ng
Published: Aug, 2026
DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.1efmvgxb
Pages: 259–266
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Abstract

The study examined teachers’ awareness and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for Biology instruction in public senior secondary schools in Sabon-Gari, Zaria. Specifically, it determined teachers’ level of awareness and extent of utilization of AI-based tools in teaching Biology. A descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach was adopted. The population comprised 56 Biology teachers across 20 public senior secondary schools, from which 30 teachers were randomly selected from 10 schools. Data were collected using a structured and validated questionnaire, with a 93.3% response rate, and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS. The findings revealed that teachers had a high level of awareness of AI-based tools, with a mean score of 4.12, indicating familiarity with technologies such as intelligent tutoring systems, virtual laboratories, and adaptive learning platforms. However, the extent of utilization was moderate, with a mean score of 3.24. The study concluded that although Biology teachers demonstrate considerable awareness of AI-based tools, their practical application remains limited by systemic and capacity-related challenges. The study recommended regular training and professional development programmes by education authorities to strengthen teachers’ competence and promote effective integration of AI-based tools into Biology instruction

Keywords

teachers' awareness artificial intelligence AI-based tools biology instruction utilization

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How to Cite

Nehemiah, S., Kantoma, S. B., & Abdullahi, A. (2026). Assessing Teachers’ Awareness and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Tools in Biology Instruction in Public Senior Secondary Schools, Sabon-Gari, Zaria. Journal of Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, 6(1), 259–266. https://doi.org/10.67203/jossme.2026.1efmvgxb

S. Nehemiah, S. B. Kantoma, and A. Abdullahi, "Assessing Teachers’ Awareness and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Tools in Biology Instruction in Public Senior Secondary Schools, Sabon-Gari, Zaria," Journal of Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 259–266, August 2026. doi: 10.67203/jossme.2026.1efmvgxb

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