THE DUTIES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BUSSINESS STUDIES CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NNEWI NORTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE.

INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In recent years the rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), has brought forth transformative changes in various sectors, including education. As artificial technologies continue to evolve, their integration into educational settings have increasingly prevalent, offering new opportunities for enhancing teaching and learning experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) Refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes systems. This includes learning, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and language understanding. AI aims to create intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perceptions, speech recognition, decision making and language translation. Artificial intelligence can be defined as a machine that is designed to carry out tasks that will require human intelligence to do. According to Benhamou and Janin (2018), Artificial intelligence involves a collection of technologies that enable machines to act with a very high level of intelligence similar to humans. AI has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize various industries, including education. In recent years there has been a growing interest in understanding the impact of AI on students learning experiences. AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing and data analytics, are being leveraged to develop innovative educational tools and platforms that can enhance the way students learn, engage and succeed in their educational pursuits (Robert, Potter & Frank, 2023). Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of business studies by providing new tools and technologies that can enhance teaching, learning and research.Artificial intelligence can analyze student data and behavior to provide personalized learning recommendations and interventions. This can help educators tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of each student, leading to improved learning outcomes. AI can use predictive analytics to forecast student outcomes, such as academic performance, graduation rates and career success. Educators can use this information to identify at-risk students and provide targeted interventions to support their success. According to Bessen (2019), Artificial intelligencebased tools and platforms are being utilized for personalized learning, adaptive assessments, intelligent tutoring systems and automated grading systems. These technologies aim to improve learning outcomes, increase efficiency and provide tailored support to students. 2 Artificial intelligence powered adaptive learning platforms can adjust the difficult level and pace of instruction based on a student’s performance. This can help students learn at their own pace and address their specific learning needs. AI powered virtual assistants provide students with instant feedback, answer questions and guide them through course materials. These assistants can also assist educators in grading assignments, managing course material and providing support to students. In an age where technology perpetually reshapes the boundaries of learning and leadership, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and business studies heralds a new era of innovation. Business Studies refers to the formal and informal processes of learning that equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to succeed in various aspects of business and management (Dahles and Brass, 2015). This definition emphasizes the comprehensive nature of business studies, focusing on the acquisition of skills and knowledge relevant to different domains within the business sector. More so, business studies encompasses the academic discipline and practical training that prepare individuals for careers in business related fields, providing instruction in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management and entrepreneurship (Robbins, Coulter and DeCenzo, 2017). This definition highlights the diverse areas of study within business studies, covering both theoretical and applied aspects to equip individuals for business careers. Business studies is a subject taught in primary and junior secondary schools with a curriculum as a guide for teaching and learning. Curriculum refers to the overall plan or framework that guides what is taught in schools or educational institutions. It encompasses the content, objectives, structure and learning experiences that students engage in a specific course or program of study. In the context of business studies, the curriculum outlines the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to acquire in order to succeed in the field of business. Curriculum may be considered in the broader sense as all the social and emotional experiences an individual has in school as well as the academic learning experiences and achievements suitable not only for the individual, but also for the society generally. Curriculum is influenced by history, social and political concerns (Onojetah, 2013). Akudolu (2011) states curriculum as planned objectives for learning, content to be learnt, activities for learning the concept, delivery strategies for achieving the objectives, evaluation to ascertain the extent the objectives have been achieved and the environment within which learning takes place. This curriculum is predetermined, organized and sequentially arranged. 3 Curriculum planners will also find the outcome of this study beneficial. This is because the findings of the study will educate them on how to make better plans towards effective teaching of the content of business studies in public secondary schools. Curriculum is a vehicle through which the school strives to achieve educational objectives. It is the life wire of a school programme and it is a track that prepares students for their future life. In school and colleges, curriculum is the heart of any educational endeavor, as it determines what and how educational content should be taught. Nation and Macalister (2010) define curriculum as a guidance in designing courses that consists of outer cycle namely, principles, environment and needs that involve practical and theoretical considerations that will have a major effect in guiding the actual process of course production. According to the authors, the inner cycle consists of goals and its center, contents and sequences, format and presentation, monitoring and assessment. The success or failure of any educational system depends on the successful planning and execution of curriculum. Hence scholars claimed that the wealth or poverty of a nation depends on the content of the curriculum. Therefore, business studies curriculum planners would need to develop a curriculum that will equip students with knowledge and skills. Business studies curriculum refers to the structured set of courses, learning objectives and instructional materials