The Chief of the Gambibgo Traditional Area, Naba Sayeed Akolmolga Anon-Egra Sadik, has made an appeal to the Ministry of Education to support the establishment of an advanced teacher training college in Gambibgo. The proposed institution would focus on science, technology, and emerging fields such as artificial intelligence. This appeal was made during a practical chemistry training programme for teachers at Gambibgo Senior High School in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
According to Naba Sadik, the proposed college would provide teachers with specialised training to improve the quality of teaching and learning. It would equip them with skills relevant to changing educational and technological demands. The chief emphasised that the institution should prioritise Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), artificial intelligence, and other emerging areas. This would strengthen teachers' capacity to deliver practical and relevant education to students.
Naba Sadik stressed that improving teacher education is essential to preparing students for opportunities in science, technology, and innovation. He argued that the benefits of teacher training programmes should extend beyond participating teachers to students in their respective schools. The chief urged education stakeholders to ensure that teachers apply the knowledge and practical skills acquired through training programmes in their classrooms.
The chief further called for sustained support for initiatives that expose teachers and students to practical science, particularly chemistry, and emerging technologies. He emphasised that Ghana and other African countries must invest more in science and innovation to develop the human resources needed to compete in a rapidly changing global economy.
Naba Sadik cautioned against concentrating excessively on past achievements while other parts of the world continue to make progress in science and technology. He expressed hope that the Ministry of Education would consider the proposed college as part of broader efforts to improve teacher education and strengthen Ghana's human capital development.
The chief maintained that sustained investment in science education and teacher training would help prepare young people to contribute to national development. He encouraged education stakeholders to support initiatives that promote practical science and emerging technologies. This, he believes, will enable Ghana to develop the human resources needed to compete globally.
The proposed advanced teacher training college is expected to play a crucial role in improving teacher education in Ghana. Naba Sadik's appeal is part of efforts to strengthen STEM education and prepare students for opportunities in science, technology, and innovation. The Ministry of Education's response to the appeal remains to be seen.
Key points
- The proposed college would focus on science, technology, and emerging fields such as artificial intelligence.
- Improving teacher education is essential to preparing students for opportunities in science, technology, and innovation.
- Sustained investment in science education and teacher training is crucial for Ghana's human capital development.
