The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that his government is training 9,000 teachers to teach mathematics and science in basic schools to boost Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country.
According to the President, it is the aim of his government to roll more science students to achieve our initial target of 60 per cent of science students in our technical institutions.
President Nana Addo added that the move is one of the government’s policies to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
He continued that 4,400 basic schools are being resourced with science equipment while plans are underway to construct 20 STEM centres nationwide to enhance teaching and learning for students.
“Government intends to supply and installation of educational equipment and training of teachers and instructors,’’ President Nana Addo stated.
President Nana Addo revealed this when he visited the Jubilee House to present the trophy to Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon) for this year’s edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
President Nana Addo added the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation have stepped up efforts to develop a potent science, technology, innovation, and mathematics education model for Ghana that will stimulate the interest of pupils and students in engineering, science and technology right from the basic level.
President Akufo- Addo revealed that “Government this year is training some 9,000 basic school teachers in the delivery of STEM education. In addition, 4,400 basic schools are being equipped with STEM equipment. The construction of 20 STEM centres across the country will commence soon”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Solomon Nartey
