Sunyani: The Glomacx STEM Initiative, authors of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) books, has launched a programme to equip teachers in science and technology-related fields with practical skills and innovative teaching methodologies to advance STEM education.
According to Ghana News Agency, the programme, dubbed 'Glomacx T-CUBE,' was explained by Miss Gloria Jubi, the founder of Glomacx, as an initiative designed to empower STEM instructors with modern and effective teaching approaches and promote hands-on learning for both teachers and students. Speaking at the launch of the initiative in Sunyani, she noted that the core of the T-CUBE model is 'Do-It-Yourself Project-Based Learning,' which encourages teachers to build and experiment with technology, deepen their understanding, and improve teaching delivery.
Ms. Jubi expressed hope that the programme would transform STEM teaching and learning across schools, explaining that T-CUBE is the third flagship product under the Glomacx banner. "This time we are focusing specifically on teachers and instructors in STEM disciplines," she stated, adding that the initiative aimed to "train world-class master teachers who can, in turn, equip fellow educators with both practical and theoretical knowledge in STEM."
She emphasized that STEM subjects are challenging to teach at the practical level, with many educators acknowledging difficulties in demonstrating concepts beyond theory. T-CUBE seeks to bridge this gap by combining theory with hands-on instruction, ensuring that a teacher's deeper understanding directly enhances the students' learning experience. Ms. Jubi stressed the increasing necessity of practical exposure as the world rapidly advances in coding, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
The initiative seeks to transform teachers into architects of the future through peer-led mentorship and practical learning. The programme aims to equip educators with the skills needed to solve complex problems, from research to the development of prototype solutions. Mr. Justice Aning, a Computer Science Lecturer at Sunyani Technical University, welcomed the initiative, expressing confidence in its potential to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.
Madam Lydia Kyeraa, the Manager in-charge of Engineering at Radio B.A.R, acknowledged the progress in STEM education in the country but added that more efforts are needed to empower youth in the manufacturing sector. The organisers later presented a citation to Master Kevin Ayizeme Akaluti, a former student of Oxford Senior High School in Sunyani, in recognition of his outstanding performance and participation in the Glomacx 'STEM Made Simple for SHS' programme. Master Akaluti, who received some books, is currently pursuing Architecture at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.