Experimento Ghana LBG provides training for science, IT teachers in Arduino programming

Experimento Ghana LBG, a non governmental organisation, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, has provided training for science and IT teachers in Arduino programming.

The goal is to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in schools by equipping teachers with the skills to use Arduino.

Arduino is an open-source electronic prototyping platform which enables users to create interactive electronic objects.

A total of 50 science and IT teachers from five

districts- Adaklu, Ho West, South Dayi, Agotime Ziope and Ho Municipal participated in the training.

The participants were introduced to Arduino software to enable them read inputs and explore technological developments.

The initiative aims to foster practical, hands-on learning experiences for students.

It was on the theme: “Promoting practical STEM pedagogical skills in Ghanaian Schools,” and sponsored by Siemen Stiftung.

The participants were also given Arduino programming starter kit to enable them give practical teaching to the students.

Mrs. Marian Akua Adzroe, Deputy Volta Regional Director of Education, said the commitment of Experimento Ghana LBG to enhancing educational outcomes through impactful programmes was laudable.

She commended Experimento Ghana LBG for its

support for STEM education in the country, saying that the vision and dedication of of the organisations provided a unique opportunity for teachers to excel professionally.

She said in an increasingly technology-driven world, equipping students with foundational knowledge in areas, including electronics, programming and problem-solving were paramount.

Mrs Adzroe urged the participants to apply the knowledge they had acquired diligently in the classroom so that the learners could benefit from them.

Ms Ivy Boatemaa Danso, Director, Experimento Ghana LBG, said the organisation identified STEM related courses and trained teachers with experience in science and IT to enable them solve problems in their schools.

She said they did not only provide training for the teachers, but they also support them with necessary materials for effective teaching of those courses, including science and information technology.

Ms Danso urged the participants to make good use of the knowledge they received to the benefits of the students and also to ensure proper maintenance of starter kits.

She appealed for support to expand the programme, stating that the organisation was ready to expand the training programme to more districts, but financial constraints were impeding its efforts.

The participants expressed appreciation to the experimento Ghana LBG for the training and expressed optimism that it would go a long way to help them in providing effective teaching to students.

Source: GNA