Stakeholders and students are being reminded to prioritize technical, vocational, and creative skills.
According to a lady mechanic, Nana Afua Serwaa Adjei, these technical, vocational, and creative skills among other skills that can be acquired outside the classroom should not be seen as a reserve for school dropouts.
Speaking to students at the STEM Promotion 2nd Road Show held at the STEM Senior High School in Abomosu, she stated that STEM education is not about calculation which is presumed to be for those who excel academically.
“You can find STEM and technology in anything that you do” she emphasized.
Nana Afua Adjei refuted the claim that learning sewing, mechanics, and make-up is for those who encounter learning challenges.
it is a known fact that anyone, regardless of their educational background, can learn and develop skills through various methods such as self-study, online courses, vocational training, apprenticeships, and formal education.
Nana Afua cautioned teachers to be watchful of their utterances, especially towards students who face learning difficulties.
She said harsh utterances toward students have the tendency to erode the passion of the students.
Rather she emphasized that they ought to encourage students to unearth their passions and develop them as well.
she also advised students to “Embrace your uniqueness, whilst you’re thinking about what career you should go into, these are the elements you should think about; what can I do to be the best?
“If you want to be a contractor, you want to build houses, how can I lay this block to be the best bricklayer ever? These are the little things you have to consider” she said.
Nana Afua Serwaa Adjei further encouraged students to stay informed to learn new things about the vocation and crafts they wish to pursue.
“STEM is a playground and you have the power to shape your future” she added.
The government’s commitment to improving STEM education extends beyond the Road Show, with initiatives aimed at enhancing teacher training programmes, increasing access to quality educational resources and strengthening partnerships with the private sector.
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Source: Priscilla Loo/ATLFMNEWS
