The University of Cape Coast developed a STEM education initiative for teacher trainees.
A meeting was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2024, in the conference room of Ghana’s Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the STEM Education initiative, which is being launched at the University of Cape Coast for teacher trainees. This is a significant step towards improving the education system in Ghana. The initiative, which is part of Dr. Adutwum’s agenda, aims to revolutionise Ghana’s education system by incorporating STEM principles from the grassroots level to tertiary education.
A team from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) led by Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the provost of the College of Education Studies, participated in the session, which was attended by important stakeholders such as government officials and education specialists. The UCC team also included Dr. Forster Danso Ntow, Head of the Department of Mathematics and ICT Education, and Dr. Kenneth Adu-Gyamfi, a representative of the Head of the Department of Science Education.
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Among the distinguished guests was Hon. Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister for Education.
Furthermore, the presence of members from the Ghana Education Service, National Teaching Council, and Tertiary Education Commission of Ghana signifies a shared commitment to developing STEM education in the nation.
Professor Davis thanked the Minister at the meeting for his inspiring leadership, which encouraged the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to create a thorough STEM program. He described three UCC-created initiatives, which represent a critical turning point in the provision of a comprehensive STEM education cycle from elementary school through university.
Dr. Adutwum responded by applauding UCC for taking a proactive approach to curriculum creation and highlighting the life-changing effects of STEM education on students. He referenced the achievements of Afia Kobi Girls Senior High School, where students used their STEM education to create underwater exploration drones and watercraft.
Additionally, the Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Adutwum, showed architectural plans for STEM labs and schools, demonstrating the government’s dedication to providing cutting-edge infrastructure to assist the adoption of STEM. He asked UCC to give infrastructure development priority to accommodate STEM students’ changing needs.
To support UCC’s efforts, the Minister mobilized the National Teaching Council, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, and Ghana Education Trust Fund. He promised to make sure that students are successfully enrolled in the STEM program for the following academic year.
In summary, the gathering signaled a turning point in Ghana’s educational system as all parties involved were united in their desire to promote excellence and creativity via STEM education. Ghana is getting ready to welcome the future.
