The College of Science, KNUST in collaboration with the Ghana Science Association (GSA) Kumasi Branch has organized a two-day Artificial Intelligence-themed workshop to equip Senior High School STEM teachers with practical AI tools to improve science and mathematics teaching.
The workshop brought together more than 150 STEM teachers from across the Ashanti Region for hands-on training in AI-assisted lesson preparation, classroom delivery, assessment, and student engagement.
The initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen STEM education and prepare teachers for the growing integration of Artificial Intelligence in education.
President of the Ghana Science Association, Prof. Alexander Kwarteng, said the initiative seeks to help teachers adapt to the changing dynamics of education and make science teaching easier and more practical for students.
He noted that AI tools could support teachers in assessment and help simplify abstract science and mathematics concepts through demonstrations and interactive learning methods. He stressed the need for Ghana to embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive in the future.
Former Provost of the College of Science, Prof. Leonard K. Amekudzi, encouraged participants to take advantage of the training, describing AI as a tool that improves efficiency and smart learning.
“We have to become masters of whatever we do with the help of AI. If we decide not to pick it up, we will be left behind,” he said.
Former GSA President, Prof. Jacob Agbenorhevi, urged teachers to use the knowledge acquired to impact students and promote science development in the country.
He also commended the College of Science for its continuous support towards the activities of the association.
Speaking at the workshop, Prof. Reuben Yao Tamakloe said scientists must continuously explore, practice, and apply knowledge to create impact.
Dean of the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences, Prof. Joseph Abeiku Ackora-Prah, encouraged participants to actively engage in the sessions, stating that “AI order is a world order” and no one should be left behind.
A representative of the Ghana Education Service, Mr. Albert Frimpong, described the workshop as timely and forward-looking, adding that the training would strengthen STEM education delivery in the Ashanti Region.
During the sessions, participants were grouped according to their teaching disciplines, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, where they received intensive practical training from seasoned faculty members of the College of Science.
The training focused on how AI tools can simplify teaching, improve assessments, and enhance students’ understanding of complex scientific concepts.
Some participants expressed excitement about the opportunity, describing the workshop as timely and relevant to the evolving educational landscape. The training is expected to improve their teaching methods, lesson delivery, and student engagement back in their classrooms.
