Academic City University College has collaborated with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to offer training aimed at incorporating Artificial Intelligence into STEM education.
This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to advance the professional development of teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The training was a key component of the annual retreat for GES National and Regional STEM Coordinators, held under the theme “Empowering STEM Educators for the Future.”
During the retreat, coordinators assessed the 2024 STEM work plan, developed strategies for 2025, and enhanced their leadership skills.
A team of lecturers from Academic City, including Dr. Grace Oletu, Dr. Hephzi Tagoe, and Dr. Bernard Mawuli Cobbinah, led the training.
The focus was on equipping teachers with skills to use AI in fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and increasing students’ comfort with technology.
Through interactive discussions, the session simplified AI concepts and demonstrated how it can enhance engagement in subjects like math and science.
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A key highlight of the training was a hands-on project conducted by the Biomedical Engineering department at Academic City.
Participants collaborated in small groups to construct basic protein models, offering insights into how biomedical engineers innovate methods for drug delivery.
The activity also demonstrated how this understanding is applied in managing diabetes with insulin, highlighting the role of STEM education in addressing real-world challenges.
Dr. Grace Oletu, reflecting on the session, noted that the training not only highlighted the connection between AI and mathematics but also deepened the understanding of how these subjects can be made more engaging and accessible to students.
She stressed that these innovative methods will assist teachers in fostering a passion for STEM subjects in students while improving their problem-solving skills.
Mrs. Olivia Serwaa Opare, Director of the Science Education Unit at GES, praised Academic City for the training and expressed confidence that it would greatly enhance STEM education nationwide.
She believes the training will equip teachers to incorporate 21st-century skills into their classrooms, leading to improved educational quality in Ghana.
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