Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education has emerged as a transformative force, presenting new opportunities and challenges for curriculum implementation in junior secondary schools. This paper examines AI as an imperative for effective curriculum delivery, exploring its concepts, relevance, and potential impact on teaching and learning. The study discuss the key factors influencing curriculum implementation, such as; teacher competence, instructional resources, student characteristics and technological infrastructure. It identifies challenges such as; inadequate teacher training, resource limitations, resistance to innovation, large class sizes, and policy inconsistencies. The paper also highlights benefits of curriculum implementation at junior secondary school level as thus; improve pedagogy and student learning, consistency and equity, accountability, relevance to changing needs, structured progression and goal alignment. Recommendations are provided for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to optimize AI integration, emphasizing professional development, infrastructural support, ethical considerations, and collaborative engagement. The study concludes that AI is a critical enabler for improving curriculum implementation, fostering equitable, effective, and future-ready education in junior secondary schools.

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