Jointly launched by the Ministry of Ed­ucation and UK-based STEM education provider, Itec Global, it seeks to integrate STEM education into the foundational levels of Ghana’s schooling system, pro­moting a generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators equipped for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Launching the project, Dr Osei Adut­wum, explained that the BSTEM initiative introduces technology and engineering education into the basic education curricu­lum, with hands-on tools such as robot­ics kits and programming activities. He stressed that the project was designed to improve the way science and mathematics are taught, shifting from traditional rote learning to an active, engaging in class­room experience where students learn by doing.

According to the Minister of Educa­tion, this approach is critical to building skills that match the rapid technological advancements of today’s global economy.

He said the Ministry aims to equip ev­ery basic education school across Ghana with the necessary tools and resources to make STEM learning a practical and impactful experience. He said Itec Global will provide STEM kits and work closely with Ghanaian teachers to ensure the curriculum’s successful rollout.

The Education Minister pointed out that over the next five years, nearly 50,000 basic education teachers would undergo training to deliver STEM-focused lessons effectively, with the first phase alone aim­ing to prepare more than 8,800 junior high school science and mathematics teachers.

“STEM education is crucial for the future of our youth and our nation. Through BSTEM, we are not only equip­ping schools but also empowering our teachers and students to become the inno­vators and problem-solvers of tomorrow.”

There’s a major emphasis here on the basic and junior high schools, but it doesn’t mean that the lower levels are also not going to be benefiting. Our goal is very simple: we need to create a STEM ecosystem, and that cannot just be done at a high school but at the primary level as well,” he indicated.

Dr Adutwum further indicated that the Phase I of the BSTEM project specifically targets both junior high and primary schools. “STEM equipment will be supplied to 4,400 junior high schools across the country, and specialist science and mathematics advisors will be trained to support their teaching colleagues,” he stated.

He mentioned that these advisors, more than 40 in number, would act as mentors, helping teachers implement the BSTEM curriculum successfully and providing ongoing support as they adapt to new teaching techniques. Similarly, he noted that 4,400 primary schools will receive STEM kits, and 30 dedicated primary advisors will train one teacher from each school in new STEM activities, fostering early interest and proficiency in technolo­gy-driven subjects.

The Director of STEM, Mrs Olivia Sewah Opare, said the project seeks to provide learners with a robust foundation in practical skills that could shape their future educational and career paths.