Abstract

<p>The paper explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education by offering personalized instruction and enhancing problem-solving capabilities. With roots in the theoretical developments of the 1950s, AI now supports a range of educational applications, such as intelligent tutoring and adaptive learning systems which cater for individual student needs. Traditional education often fails to accommodate the diverse learning styles and paces of students, particularly in challenging fields like STEM, where complex conceptual understanding is crucial. AI addresses these issues by personalizing learning experiences, providing interactive and gamified content, and facilitating real-world applications through simulations. Moreover, AI enhances accessibility and equity in STEM education, ensuring that underprivileged and marginalized groups can benefit from high-quality resources. The paper also highlights the importance of addressing ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI integration such as data privacy and potential biases. It also creates significant opportunities for improving engagement, efficiency in assessments, and collaboration among students. Thus, integrating AI into STEM education holds the promise of fostering a more inclusive, adaptable and effective learning environment for the 21st-century student. The paper recommended that school proprietors should make AI technologies available to all students, especially those in the disadvantaged areas by building AI infrastructures and affordances such as reliable internet connectivity and compatible digital devices. There should be training courses arranged for teachers on how to use AI tools optimally in their classes among others.</p>