The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has endorsed the introduction of an innovative technology aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, describing it as a practical solution that has the potential to simplify teaching and improve learning outcomes in schools across Ghana.
The Minister made the remarks during a presentation by 3S Technology, in partnership with Coderina EdTech, on the STEM Education Mini Lab Project, also known as the Adwenpa Project. The initiative seeks to enhance practical STEM education through a self-contained Mini Lab equipped with more than 40 STEM learning modules that are fully aligned with the Ghana Education curriculum.
Designed for learners from Primary Four to Junior High School Form Three, the Mini Lab provides hands-on learning experiences that allow students to explore scientific concepts through practical activities rather than relying solely on classroom theory.
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu noted that the project has the potential to transform the teaching and learning of STEM subjects by making lessons more engaging, interactive and accessible to learners across the country.
He said practical exposure is critical to developing problem-solving, innovation and critical-thinking skills among students, adding that initiatives such as the Adwenpa Project could play a significant role in preparing Ghanaian learners for the demands of the digital economy.
The Education Minister subsequently directed the Director of STEM Education at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Madam Olivia Serwaa Opare, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), Dr. Diyawu Mumin, to work with the developers of the project to evaluate the proposed Mini Lab against existing STEM learning resources.
According to the Minister, the assessment will help determine the project’s suitability for integration into Ghana’s education system and ensure that it complements ongoing efforts to improve STEM education nationwide.
The presentation forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Education to promote innovation in teaching and learning, strengthen practical science education and equip students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe