The Ghanaian Ministry of Education has announced ambitious plans to extend the innovative Smart Schools project to include basic schools, aiming to revolutionize the educational landscape from the ground up.
This initiative, which has already seen implementations in Senior High Schools (SHS), is set to be expanded with a focus on integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classrooms across the country’s basic education sector.
Kwasi Kwarteng, the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, clarified the government’s intentions during an appearance on the Pulse, a television program aired on Thursday, April 4.
Kwarteng’s statements came in response to critiques from John Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who suggested the Smart School project’s launch was a tactic by the current government to garner votes in the forthcoming general elections.
In defense of the initiative, Kwarteng pointed to the establishment of a smart-equipped kindergarten in Kwabenya, indicating the government’s commitment to enhancing educational environments for even the youngest learners who are, notably, ineligible to vote.
This example was used to underline that the Smart Schools project transcends electoral politics, focusing instead on the broader, long-term benefits of modernizing Ghana’s educational infrastructure.
Kwarteng urged the public and political figures alike to differentiate between political maneuvering and essential national development issues.
He highlighted the global shift in educational priorities towards fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and assertiveness among students—qualities that are indispensable for the socioeconomic transformation of the nation.
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Furthermore, Kwarteng addressed the misconception that successful government projects directly translate into electoral support for the ruling party.
He drew parallels with other digitalization efforts, such as the port and the Ghana Card, to illustrate that while these initiatives significantly benefit the public and modernize the country, they do not automatically secure votes for the government.
Through this extension of the Smart Schools project to basic education, the Ministry of Education aims to set a new standard for teaching and learning in Ghana, prioritizing quality education that is equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
This move signals a pivotal step towards integrating technology in classrooms, ensuring that Ghanaian students are well-prepared for the demands of the modern world.
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