AI, a realistic intervention to advance nation’s education sector
Tag: General news
Source: GNA
Published On: November 19, 2025
A GNA Feature by Benjamin Akoto
Sunyani (Bono), Nov. 16, GNA – As the global education space undergoes technological revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a mastering tool to advance teaching and learning.
From automating administrative tasks to creating personalised learning experiences, AI has the potential to transform education.
For a country fast advancing in digitalization like Ghana, AI presents a unique opportunity to tackle long-standing challenges in the education sector.
AI tools is central to modern teaching, however how Ghanaian teacher can master and integrate AI into classroom work remains the big question now.
AI’s role in Ghana’s education
AI tools are designed to enhance teaching and learning, ranging from intelligent tutoring systems to adaptive learning platforms, ending at automated grading tools and virtual assistants.
These innovations can personalize education, track student progress in real time and provide immediate feedback and thereby making learning experience more efficient and engaging as well as aiding professional development.
For teachers, online platforms powered by AI algorithms can recommend training materials tailored to a teacher’s specific needs, experience level or subject area.
That means a teacher in any other part of the country can access the same quality of training, and thereby bridge professional development gaps.
The Teacher and AI
The benefits of AI are clear, however, may teacher and educators in the country have limited and even no knowledge about the App, with the nation’s AI infrastructure development lagging behind.
That makes it impossible or difficult for many teachers to leverage and integrate AI into their teaching methodologies.
Challenges like inadequate ICT facilities, unreliable internet connectivity, and limited exposure to digital tools hinder the full adoption of AI into classroom work.
Mr Miracule Daniel Gavor, the Director of Policy and Advocacy at African Digital Education Network (afiDE) Ghana, says AI ought to be aligned with the actual curriculum, syllabus and structured lesson plans.
“Looking at the potential of AI, there is therefore the need for a structured course on the effective and ethical use of AI”, he stated.
Mr Gavor said AI literacy within the education community remained essential because “educators must understand how to engage AI responsibly”.
Yet, there is no national curriculum or formal training programme that incorporates AI into teacher education, despite the growing importance of technology.
“This raises some questions as to how we actually know about AI and how AI knowledge can be applied meaningfully to impact education, particularly teaching and learning”. He added.
Mr Gavor said presently there was no accessible platform or institutions offering comprehensive courses on AI leaving teachers to rely on trial and error for tutorials.
AI teaching benefit
Interestingly, AI tools offer a lifeline for teachers who are overburdened and under-resource as educators shoulder responsibility of shaping the next generation under conditions often far from ideal.
Undoubtedly large class sizes, limited teaching materials, and growing curriculum demands are making classroom work overwhelming.
Mr Philimon Gyabaa, a Senior Assistant Registrar at Sunyani Technical University, and the founder of the Persevera AI Solutions, says “AI is emerging as a practical partner, easing pressures and opening new possibilities for teaching and learning”.
“In fact, AI doesn’t replace teachers but extends the teacher’s reach, giving them more time, more creativity and deeper insights”, he stated.
For a country fast advancing in digitalization like Ghana, AI presents a unique opportunity to tackle long-standing challenges in the education sector.
AI tools is central to modern teaching, however how Ghanaian teacher can master and integrate AI into classroom work remains the big question now.
AI’s role in Ghana’s education
AI tools are designed to enhance teaching and learning, ranging from intelligent tutoring systems to adaptive learning platforms, ending at automated grading tools and virtual assistants.
These innovations can personalize education, track student progress in real time and provide immediate feedback and thereby making learning experience more efficient and engaging as well as aiding professional development.
For teachers, online platforms powered by AI algorithms can recommend training materials tailored to a teacher’s specific needs, experience level or subject area.
That means a teacher in any other part of the country can access the same quality of training, and thereby bridge professional development gaps.
The Teacher and AI
The benefits of AI are clear, however, may teacher and educators in the country have limited and even no knowledge about the App, with the nation’s AI infrastructure development lagging behind.
That makes it impossible or difficult for many teachers to leverage and integrate AI into their teaching methodologies.
Challenges like inadequate ICT facilities, unreliable internet connectivity, and limited exposure to digital tools hinder the full adoption of AI into classroom work.
Mr Miracule Daniel Gavor, the Director of Policy and Advocacy at African Digital Education Network (afiDE) Ghana, says AI ought to be aligned with the actual curriculum, syllabus and structured lesson plans.
“Looking at the potential of AI, there is therefore the need for a structured course on the effective and ethical use of AI”, he stated.
Mr Gavor said AI literacy within the education community remained essential because “educators must understand how to engage AI responsibly”.
Yet, there is no national curriculum or formal training programme that incorporates AI into teacher education, despite the growing importance of technology.
“This raises some questions as to how we actually know about AI and how AI knowledge can be applied meaningfully to impact education, particularly teaching and learning”. He added.
Mr Gavor said presently there was no accessible platform or institutions offering comprehensive courses on AI leaving teachers to rely on trial and error for tutorials.
AI teaching benefit
Interestingly, AI tools offer a lifeline for teachers who are overburdened and under-resource as educators shoulder responsibility of shaping the next generation under conditions often far from ideal.
Undoubtedly large class sizes, limited teaching materials, and growing curriculum demands are making classroom work overwhelming.
Mr Philimon Gyabaa, a Senior Assistant Registrar at Sunyani Technical University, and the founder of the Persevera AI Solutions, says “AI is emerging as a practical partner, easing pressures and opening new possibilities for teaching and learning”.
“In fact, AI doesn’t replace teachers but extends the teacher’s reach, giving them more time, more creativity and deeper insights”, he stated.
Mr Gyabaa said that: “Teachers can now design lessons in minutes instead of hours”, and cited available platforms like MagicSchool, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Twee that allowed educators to generate lesson plans aligned with specific topics and learning levels.
“These platforms free teachers to focus on tailoring lessons to their students’ needs instead of being buried in paperwork”, he added, saying tools like Canva, SlidesAI, MagicSlides, and Eduaide enabled the quick creation of visually engaging presentations.
For teachers in resource-limited schools, these tool can replace the struggle of preparing charts by hand and ensuring students receive clear, and memorable visuals.
Bringing Concepts to Life with Video
“These platforms free teachers to focus on tailoring lessons to their students’ needs instead of being buried in paperwork”, he added, saying tools like Canva, SlidesAI, MagicSlides, and Eduaide enabled the quick creation of visually engaging presentations.
For teachers in resource-limited schools, these tool can replace the struggle of preparing charts by hand and ensuring students receive clear, and memorable visuals.
Bringing Concepts to Life with Video
AI video tools, including Pictory, Synthesia, InVideo, CapCut, and Veed, also enable teachers to turn abstract concepts into simple animated lessons.
For instance, a mathematics in a deprived community can use AI-generated videos to illustrate how ratios work in real-world settings like farming or trading.
“For teachers seeking to deepen their knowledge, AI-powered academic search tools like Perplexity, Semantic Scholar, Scite, Consensus, and ResearchRabbit simplify the search for credible sources”, Mr Gyabaah stated.
Instead of wading through endless materials, educators can quickly find up-to-date information to enrich their teaching.
Mr Gyabaah emphasised that: “The classroom of tomorrow isn’t not about machines replacing human connection, rather, it’s about empowering Ghanaian educators with the tools to do more with less time, easing their workload, inspiring creativity, and allowing them to focus on guiding, mentoring and inspiring students”.
Government/Institutional Response
Recognising the potential of AI, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with its partners, has initiated various digital learning programmes
Institutions like the Ghana Education Service and the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) are also exploring e-learning platforms.
In August this year, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education launched the Basic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (BSTEM) training programme in Sunyani.
The initiative includes the integration of coding, AI, and robotics into the basic school curriculum.
BSTEM training aimed at revolutionizing STEM education from the foundational level by equipping teachers with modern skills, digital tools, and innovative teaching methods to make these subjects more engaging and accessible to young learners.
The programme implementation introduces AI, coding, electronics, and robotics into the nation’s basic education system, shifting away from rote memorization toward hands-on problem-solving and innovation.
However, specific AI-focused training and policies remain limited.
To fully harness the power of AI, the nation ought to integrate AI literacy into teacher training colleges, provides incentives for tech-based teaching innovation, and invest in reliable ICT infrastructure across schools.
Partnerships with tech firms and international organizations can also accelerate the process by introducing localized AI tools tailored to the country’s curriculum and educational context.
AI, a development
One of the most significant advantages of AI is its ability to tailor lessons to individual students’ pace and learning style.
For instance, if a student struggles with a mathematics concept, an AI-driven app can adapt the content and offer he targeted practical questions, and thereby helping the learner to build confidence without the fear of falling behind.
This kind of personalized support is difficult to provide in a typical traditional classroom, especially those ones with high student-to-teacher ratios-common challenge in many schools in the country.
Challenges
Introducing AI into classrooms faces several structural and infrastructural challenges.
Mr Gavor said one of the most pressing issues was the lack of reliable internet connectivity and access to digital devices, saying schools, especially in rural areas, often operated without consistent electricity or internet.
“For teachers seeking to deepen their knowledge, AI-powered academic search tools like Perplexity, Semantic Scholar, Scite, Consensus, and ResearchRabbit simplify the search for credible sources”, Mr Gyabaah stated.
Instead of wading through endless materials, educators can quickly find up-to-date information to enrich their teaching.
Mr Gyabaah emphasised that: “The classroom of tomorrow isn’t not about machines replacing human connection, rather, it’s about empowering Ghanaian educators with the tools to do more with less time, easing their workload, inspiring creativity, and allowing them to focus on guiding, mentoring and inspiring students”.
Government/Institutional Response
Recognising the potential of AI, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with its partners, has initiated various digital learning programmes
Institutions like the Ghana Education Service and the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) are also exploring e-learning platforms.
In August this year, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education launched the Basic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (BSTEM) training programme in Sunyani.
The initiative includes the integration of coding, AI, and robotics into the basic school curriculum.
BSTEM training aimed at revolutionizing STEM education from the foundational level by equipping teachers with modern skills, digital tools, and innovative teaching methods to make these subjects more engaging and accessible to young learners.
The programme implementation introduces AI, coding, electronics, and robotics into the nation’s basic education system, shifting away from rote memorization toward hands-on problem-solving and innovation.
However, specific AI-focused training and policies remain limited.
To fully harness the power of AI, the nation ought to integrate AI literacy into teacher training colleges, provides incentives for tech-based teaching innovation, and invest in reliable ICT infrastructure across schools.
Partnerships with tech firms and international organizations can also accelerate the process by introducing localized AI tools tailored to the country’s curriculum and educational context.
AI, a development
One of the most significant advantages of AI is its ability to tailor lessons to individual students’ pace and learning style.
For instance, if a student struggles with a mathematics concept, an AI-driven app can adapt the content and offer he targeted practical questions, and thereby helping the learner to build confidence without the fear of falling behind.
This kind of personalized support is difficult to provide in a typical traditional classroom, especially those ones with high student-to-teacher ratios-common challenge in many schools in the country.
Challenges
Introducing AI into classrooms faces several structural and infrastructural challenges.
Mr Gavor said one of the most pressing issues was the lack of reliable internet connectivity and access to digital devices, saying schools, especially in rural areas, often operated without consistent electricity or internet.
That makes it difficult to integrate AI-powered tools that require online access.
“Without these foundational resources, even the most advanced educational technologies remain out of reach for a significant portion of the teaching population”, Mr Gavor stated.
He expressed concern about limitations in AI literacy among educators, saying, many teachers lacked training and were ignorant on how AI works or how to use it effectively in the teaching and learning environment.
The lack of understanding leads to misuse or mistrust of AI tools, with some educators relying on AI-generated content without verifying the accuracy or relevance to the curriculum.
Mr Gavor said that: “Curriculum and policy gaps hinder AI adoption in classrooms, because the current education framework does not include AI integration or digital competency standards for teachers”.
The absence of policy direction leaves schools and educators without guidance on incorporating AI ethically and effectively.
Mr Gavor said the cultural and psychological barriers to AI adoption “where, some educators view AI as a threat to traditional teaching roles or fear that it may replace human judgment in the classroom”.
He said stakeholders ought to come together to tackle foundational gaps, saying without the necessary infrastructure in place, the use of AI in education would be limited and ineffective.
Way forward
Globally, AI is shaping the future of work, healthcare, agriculture, and education. In the education sector, it is helping countries leapfrog traditional challenges.
For developing countries like Ghana to remain competitive in the global knowledge economy and leapfrog traditional education challenges, integrating AI into education is no longer optional but essential.
The journey toward mastering AI tools in teaching and learning is still in the early stages, however AI promises personalised learning, efficient teaching, and improved student outcomes.
Fully adopting AI requires that the nation invests hugely AI infrastructure and also commit to teacher empowerment.
SDGs
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals four enjoins countries to substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries by 2030.
The target can easily be achieved if the nation leverages the introduction of new technologies into the curriculum.
Teachers remain backbone of the nation’s education system, and equipping them with AI tools and the required skills will not only transform the classroom experience, but also contribute to long-term national development.
Clearly, the nation ought to leverage AI to raise her academic performance, prepare students for the digital workforce, reduce inequality in access to quality education and promote innovation.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/George-Ramsey Benamba
He expressed concern about limitations in AI literacy among educators, saying, many teachers lacked training and were ignorant on how AI works or how to use it effectively in the teaching and learning environment.
The lack of understanding leads to misuse or mistrust of AI tools, with some educators relying on AI-generated content without verifying the accuracy or relevance to the curriculum.
Mr Gavor said that: “Curriculum and policy gaps hinder AI adoption in classrooms, because the current education framework does not include AI integration or digital competency standards for teachers”.
The absence of policy direction leaves schools and educators without guidance on incorporating AI ethically and effectively.
Mr Gavor said the cultural and psychological barriers to AI adoption “where, some educators view AI as a threat to traditional teaching roles or fear that it may replace human judgment in the classroom”.
He said stakeholders ought to come together to tackle foundational gaps, saying without the necessary infrastructure in place, the use of AI in education would be limited and ineffective.
Way forward
Globally, AI is shaping the future of work, healthcare, agriculture, and education. In the education sector, it is helping countries leapfrog traditional challenges.
For developing countries like Ghana to remain competitive in the global knowledge economy and leapfrog traditional education challenges, integrating AI into education is no longer optional but essential.
The journey toward mastering AI tools in teaching and learning is still in the early stages, however AI promises personalised learning, efficient teaching, and improved student outcomes.
Fully adopting AI requires that the nation invests hugely AI infrastructure and also commit to teacher empowerment.
SDGs
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals four enjoins countries to substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries by 2030.
The target can easily be achieved if the nation leverages the introduction of new technologies into the curriculum.
Teachers remain backbone of the nation’s education system, and equipping them with AI tools and the required skills will not only transform the classroom experience, but also contribute to long-term national development.
Clearly, the nation ought to leverage AI to raise her academic performance, prepare students for the digital workforce, reduce inequality in access to quality education and promote innovation.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/George-Ramsey Benamba