REVIEW OF LITERATURE ON INTEGRATION OF AI TOOLS IN CURRICULUM DESIGN AND CONTENT DELIVERY IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION

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ABSTRACT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming chemistry education by supporting curriculum design, instructional material development, personalized learning, assessment, virtual laboratories, simulations, and immediate feedback. In Nigeria, AI can help students understand difficult chemistry concepts and enable teachers to improve teaching efficiency and learner engagement. However, its effective use is limited by challenges such as poor electricity and internet connectivity, high data costs, inadequate teacher training, limited institutional support, financial constraints, academic integrity concerns, inaccurate AI-generated information, data privacy, and unequal access to digital devices. Nigerian studies, including research from Rivers State, show growing interest in AI and its potential to improve students' learning outcomes. The article concludes that AI should complement rather than replace chemistry teachers, laboratory practicals, and inquiry-based learning. Effective integration requires continuous teacher training, improved digital infrastructure, responsible AI policies, curriculum reform, better assessment practices, and collaboration among government, schools, universities, and technology providers. When appropriately implemented, AI can improve chemistry education in Nigeria and help develop students' scientific, digital, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.