The Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Mr. Yaw Opoku Mensah has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to embrace Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
Speaking on Joy Learning’s Edu News 360, he said that not only will STEM help combat the rising unemployment rate, but also lessen the "chew and pour" approach most students employ in order to pass their examinations.
Mr Mensah said that “God being so good, in 2023, we have given the opportunity for students who have that flair to be developed into something that fits for the society and ensure that the transformational agenda for the country is achieved."
The Deputy Spokesperson further added that the introduction of STEM education will also help most students, who drop out of school due to bad grades, learn a skill to develop their inner abilities and talents.
Mr Mensah disclosed that about five STEM schools built across the country have started operation, adding that the government is working to expand the number of schools.
“Before this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.CE.) is taken, the number of STEM schools will shoot up; there is construction ongoing," he stated.
He revealed that for the STEM school to be recognized by all students, a STEM portal has been developed for students to select two schools for placement.
He assured that students attending these STEM schools equally have the privilege to enjoy the Free-SHS policy introduced by the Akufo Addo-Led government.
Mr. Mensah further explained that students who have already completed the school selection process, but are now interested in choosing a STEM school can do so. If, however, they are not successful in getting into one of the two STEM schools they have chosen, their previous choices will be made available to them, he added.
He also clarified that these STEM schools have made provisions for persons with disabilities to equally have access to education. "Nobody's out," he assured.
Speaking with regard to the deadline for STEM schools selection, he mentioned a communique will be released to announce the date.
He elaborated that a new curriculum that will facilitate teaching and learning has been developed and is ready to be used once students enrolled in the STEM schools.
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