Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Administration
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Administration
Gregory, D. M
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Department of Science Education, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Abstract
This paper examined application of Artificial Intelligence in educational administration and problems that
may likely face the application of Al in educational administration in Nigeria. Using secondary data collected
from both print and online publications the paper concluded that application of Artificial Intelligence in
educational administration can lead to effective data analysis and decision making, effective school administrative,
resource optimization, student support and intervention, streamlined communication and engagement and
enhanced security and safety. The paper also identified bias and discrimination, lack of transparency and
interpretability, data privacy and security breaches, problem of ethical and legal guidelines, inadequate technical
expertise and resources, job displacement and lack of interoperability and compatibility, high cost of maintenance,
power problem and unstable internet services as problems that may likely affected application of Artificial
Intelligence in educational administration in Nigeria. Based on this problems id entified, the paper recommended
increment in investment to educational sector in Nigeria by the government.
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Keyword: Artificial Intelligence, Educational administration.
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Introduction
Administration is the task of overseeing an organization with the optimum use of all the available resources
(human and nonhuman) for achieving its goals and objectives. Administration involves processes such as;
planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating performance against the stated objectives
of the organization (Akinwumi, Yemisi & Alegbeleye, 2021). Ogunode, & Abashi, (2020) defined Administration
in education as dealing with systematic organization, arrangement, integration, evaluation and co-ordination of
both materials and human resources in an effective and efficient ways to realize the general educational objectives.
Mohammed, Ogunode, & Yahaya (2021) and Ogbonnaya (2003) defined administration as the utilization of
institutional resources to actualize the institutional objectives. Administration is the application of organization
human and material resources to realize the organizational goals within a set time. Administration deals with
arrangement of institutional resources to coordinate and actualize the institutional goals. Administration in its
totality is a process which entails the utilization of human, financial and material resources in maximizing the
realization of goals and objectives. Akpakwu (2012) submitted that administration is defined as that function of
industry which is concerned with the determination of the corporate policy, the co-ordination of finance,
production and distribution and the settlement of the structure of the organization under the ultimate control of the
executive.
Administration take different forms such as educational administration and educational administration is sub-
divided into educational administration and schools administration. Ogunode (2020a) stated that educational
administration is the application of educational resources to achieve educational goals. Educational administration
is the act and process of using resources in an effective and efficiency ways to attain the various objectives of
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educational institutions. Educational administration deals with the planning and organizing human and materials
resources to realize the goals of educational institutions. Educational administration is the systematic arrangement
of educational input in an operational means to achieve the set goals of educational institution. Nwiyi (2018)
viewed educational administration as concerned with integrating the appropriate human and material resources
that are made available and made effective for achieving the purposes of a program of an educational institution.
Gift (2018) is of the opinion that the features of Educational Administration includes the following: (1).
Educational administration doesn’t refer to any single process rather different processes or aspects constitute
administration. These are planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling, staffing and evaluation. (2).
Educational administration is a non-profit making task. (3). Educational administration is primarily a social
enterprise as it is more concerned with human resources than with material resources. (4). Educational
administration is more of an art than a science. The reason is that human relationship prevailed here can’t be
maintained by any set of formulae. (5). Educational administration is similar to general administration in many
ways, but it is also dissimilar to general administration in many more ways. (6). Educational administration is a
complex affair. Kalagbor (2017) stated that the following activities and programmes come under the scope of
educational administration at the institutional level: (a) Deciding the purposes of the institution or school,(b)
Planning for academic or curricular and co-curricular activities,(c) Preparing the time table and the time schedules
for various activities,(d) Assigning duties and responsibilities to the staff members,(e) Organizing curricular and
co-curricular programmes, (f) Directing and motivating the staff of the institution, (g) Coordinating by efforts of
people to achieve the purpose. h. Exercising control over the staff,(i) Conducting periodical reviews about the
progress, achievements and failures of the institution,(j) Taking measures for staff development,(k) Maintaining
order and discipline,(l) Management of materials(m) Management of finance(n) Maintaining records and registers
up to date, (o)Maintaining human relationships,(p) Supervision of the work of teachers and other employees(q)
Giving feedback to the teachers performing well and taking remedial measures for teachers not performing well.
School administration is the internal arrangement of school resources to the implementation of school programme.
School administration look at education from the specific educational institutions. School administration is
the internal activities that deal with coordinating of school programme for optimum Okereke (2008) stated that
school administration involves managing, administering the curriculum, teaching, pastoral care, discipline,
assessment, evaluation, and examinations. He added as part of school administration: resource allocation, costing
and forward planning, staff appraisal, relationship with the community, use of the practical skills necessary for
surviving the policies of organization such as decision-making, negotiation, bargaining, communication, conflict
handling, and running meetings. These functions are complex and to efficiently and effectively perform them
requires the appropriate tools and resources. Akinwumi and Jayeoba (2004) defined school administration as the
scientific organization of human and material resources and programs available for education and using them
systematically and meticulously to achieve educational goals. School administration is the process by which
principles, methods and practices of administration are applied in educational institutions to establish, maintain
and develop such institutions in line with the goals of the institutions. School administration specifically deal with
coordination of all activities and programme in the institutions towards realization of school goals. School
administration is the use of school resources for the achievement of school objectives.
The objectives of school administration according to Ogunode and Emmanuel (2020) include to: realize the
goals of the educational institutions, coordinate the activities and programme of the schools, reduce educational
wastage within the educational institution, effectively allocate the limited educational resource for the
actualization of the school objective, coordinate the students’ extra-curriculum programme in the school, and
enhance the professional development of teachers and the non-teaching staff. The major objective of school
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administration is to ensure that the various educational institutions are implemented as planned. School
administration ensures that all teaching and non-teaching staff are well supervised to do their works effectively.
School administration covers the following; school planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating and evaluating
performance, decision making, curriculum development and planning, school plant management, students
activities, teachers’ programme, human capacity development, school-community relationship, academic calendar
planning, extra-curriculum programme, school discipline programme, school sport, school examination and school
security. School administration involves practical organization and arrangement of school work schedules in
effective ways using administrative structures to implement school programme and realize the school objectives
whereby posts are created and assigned for the optimal performance of the school.
School administration include; decisions making, forecasting, school objectives, programming school
activities, budgeting, establishing and interpreting policies, examination, sporting activities, prize-giving/
graduation ceremony, maintenance of school plants, time-tabling, distribution of functions to teachers, disciplinary
procedure for both teachers and students, acquisition and distribution of instructional materials for the school
among others. Al is an advanced computer controlled system with likely human Intelligence. Artificial
Intelligence is being used in educational management to enhance the learning process, improve student outcomes,
and streamline administrative tasks.
AI are programs developed to perform specific tasks that are being utilized for a wide range of activities
including medical diagnosis, electronic trading platforms, robot control, and remote sensing. AI has been used to
develop and advance numerous fields and industries, including finance, healthcare, education, transportation, and
more (Wikipedia.com). Ogunode (2023) defined Al as programs designed with human-like intelligence and
structured in forms of computer, robot, or other machines to aid in provision of any kind of service or tasks to
improve social economic and political development of the society. Artificial Intelligence is an application or
program constructed to carry out tasks with human like intelligence. Ogunode also viewed Artificial Intelligence
as collections system, packages and application designed into digital computer or computer-controlled robot to
carry out assignments and tasks with human-like intelligence.
Resource Optimization
Resources allocation is another fundamental functions of school administrators. Educational resources are
divided into two. Human and materials resources. It is the responsibilities of schools administrators to ensure these
resources are effectively and efficiently allocated to realize the schools goals and programme. AFSA (2022)
asserted that AI can help administrators optimize the allocation of resources, such as staff, classrooms and
materials. By analyzing data on student enrollment, class sizes and scheduling, AI systems can suggest efficient
resource allocation strategies to optimize learning environments and support student needs.
behavior, AI systems can flag students who may be at risk of falling behind or facing challenges. This allows
administrators to proactively implement interventions and provide targeted support to improve student outcomes.
amplify existing biases and discrimination in educational systems, leading to further inequality and injustice. For
example, AI may perpetuate gender or racial biases in student evaluations or admissions decisions. Educational
managers need to be aware of these limitations and work to ensure that AI is used in a fair and equitable manner.
Job Displacement
AI in educational management also raises concerns about job displacement. AI can automate administrative
tasks, and there is a fear that this will lead to job losses for educators and administrators. It is essential to ensure
that the use of AI does not lead to job displacement but rather supports educators in their work (Igbokwe, 2023).
The high cost of Maintaining Al facilities in educational institutions has limited many school administrators to
adopt the platform for school administration. Al facilities are very expensive and capital intensive in term of
maintenance. Due to poor funding of educational institutions, heads of schools cannot procure guarantee effective
maintenance of theses Al facilities in schools.
Power Problem
Many cities and communities today in Nigeria do not have access to a stable power supply. This problem is
also affect Al deployment for educational administration in Nigeria especially public educational institutions
across the country. The problem of unstable power supply is hindering the students and teachers from integrating
digital technologies into their teaching and learning program. Recently, Thisday (2022) cited the (2022) Energy
Progress Report by Tracking SDG 7 (sustainable development goal number 7) and said that Nigeria has the lowest
access to electricity globally, with about 92 million persons lacking access to power which is stifling the country’s
industrial growth and causing other problems. The report also noted that West Africa has one of the lowest rates of
electricity access in the world with only about 42% of the total population and 8% of rural residents, having access
to electricity, yet only three countries are on track to provide access to electricity by 2030. “At this slow pace, 263
million people in the region will be left without electricity in ten years,” the World Bank said in its „Putting Africa
on the path to universal electricity access‟ report. The educational system is faced with the problem of unstable
power (Yaya & Adeeko 2016; Ogunode, Okwelogu. &Yahaya 2021; Ogunode, Ayoko & Orifah 2023).
application of Al in educational administration in Nigeria to include bias and discrimination, lack of transparency
and interpretability, data privacy and security breaches, problem of ethical and legal guidelines, inadequate
technical expertise and resources, job displacement and lack of interoperability and compatibility, high cost of
maintenance, power problem and unstable internet services. To address these problems, the following were
suggested:
i. The government should increase the funding of the educational institutions. This will make funds available
for school administrators to procure and to maintain Al facilities for effective school administration.
ii. The government should ensure training and retraining programme for administrative staff for effective
usage of the Al facilities.
iii. The government should ensure that internet services providers are providing quality internet services
across the country and that more rural and communities are covered with internet services.
iv. The government should ensure that the power supply is stable and available to all educational institutions.
v. The government should subsidize the high cost of Al facilities for the students and educational institutions.
This will make many schools and students afford the Al facilities for personal use.
vi. The government should employ more Al teachers and professionals and deploy them to schools.
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