Discover the future of education as Ghana prepares to launch aviation and aerospace courses in 12 Senior High Schools. Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum’s vision for STEM education is driving innovation and empowering students for the fourth industrial revolution.
Starting from the upcoming academic year, a total of 12 Senior High Schools are set to introduce comprehensive aviation and aerospace courses.
This significant development has been unveiled by Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education. This initiative is strategically aligned with the nation’s commitment to fostering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Its primary goal is to empower Ghanaian students to excel in an era dominated by the fourth industrial revolution.
Minister’s Announcement at Afia Kobi Ampem Girls Senior High School
This groundbreaking announcement was made during Dr. Adutwum’s visit to Afia Kobi Ampem Girls Senior High School. This school holds the distinction of being the pioneer among Ghana’s SHSs for successfully crafting a miniature airplane, showcasing their prowess in the field of engineering.
The minister’s purpose during the visit was to inspire and motivate the young women who have united in an engineering club. His message revolved around the encouragement to excel in engineering and to pave the way for further educational opportunities abroad.
A Vision for Enhanced STEM Education: Bridging the Gap
Dr. Adutwum elaborated that a total of approximately 12 schools will commence offering comprehensive aviation and aerospace courses in the coming year. Unlike a mere extracurricular club, these courses will be integrated into the academic curriculum of the respective institutions.
The curriculum design entails students enrolling in specialized courses in addition to their core subjects like physics, chemistry, and advanced mathematics.
The decision to introduce these courses was substantially influenced by the accomplishments of Afia Kobi Girls SHS in the realm of aviation and aerospace.
The Ministry of Education is actively considering the transformation of Afia Kobi Girls SHS into a STEM-focused institution. This shift is envisioned to enhance the education of more young women in the sciences, thus propelling accelerated national development across all sectors.
This school is on the path of becoming a STEM school. Their exceptional contributions in aviation and aerospace at this level are pioneering.” -Dr. Adutwum affirmed,
He emphasized the government’s dedication to augmenting the school’s infrastructure to support academic endeavors, showcasing their commitment by already furnishing well-equipped science laboratories.
Fostering a Culture of Knowledge: Nurturing Lifelong Learning
The minister expressed his admiration for the school’s pioneering initiative, “drop everything and read.” In response, he pledged the establishment of a dedicated library to foster such initiatives.
He confidently predicted that within five years, Afia Kobi Girls SHS would stand as one of the nation’s premier educational institutions.
Dr. Adutwum is unequivocal about the students’ potential to reshape Ghana’s narrative through STEM education. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transforming the school into a prominent STEM hub.
This transformation will be bolstered by the establishment of a state-of-the-art STEM lab, enabling students to delve into robotics and artificial intelligence projects.
The minister lauded the teacher spearheading the engineering club’s activities, especially for guiding non-science students. He reinforced the message that their efforts are set to revolutionize education in Ghana, symbolizing a powerful shift towards a STEM-driven educational landscape.
