Veep Urges Ghana Science Association To Make Science Practical and Problem-Solving Focused

Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the Ghana Science Association to help demystify science and make its teaching more practical, relatable, and aligned with the country’s development challenges.

She made the call when she received the leadership of the Association at the Jubilee House. The delegation, a multidisciplinary body of scientists, briefed her on ongoing work to promote science education, research and the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang noted that the meeting renewed a relationship dating back to her time at the Ministry of Education.

The Association updated the Vice President on its scientific conferences and workshops, research publications, and the training of science and mathematics teachers. It also expressed readiness to support Government’s development agenda, particularly through research and scientific expertise.

The delegation further highlighted its upcoming Blue Economy conference, which seeks to explore how science can contribute to the sustainable use of Ghana’s marine resources.

Acknowledging the Association’s work, the Vice President encouraged members to continue shaping national conversations on science, education, and development.

“We need to demystify science and make its teaching practical and relatable. Science is not isolated from our everyday lives or from other disciplines, and we must avoid pushing young people into narrow specialisations too early,” she said.

“Our education system should help learners understand concepts and apply knowledge, rather than simply following trends.”

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stressed that language and teaching methods are equally important. She urged continuous interrogation of how science is taught to identify practical approaches that make difficult concepts easier for learners to grasp, while strengthening connections across different forms of education.

She also encouraged the Association to deepen its engagement with Colleges of Education, particularly in the training of science and mathematics teachers, and to assess their curricula and teaching methods.

“Ultimately, our approach to science must be directly aligned with the problems our country needs to solve,” she added.

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