AI Revolution: PRINCOF, CETAG Raise Concerns Over Unregulated Use of AI in Education
The growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ghana’s education system has triggered calls for clear guidelines to regulate its application in schools and teacher training institutions.
The National President of the Principals of Colleges of Education, PRINCOF, Professor Awinkene Atintono, says while AI presents significant opportunities for teaching and learning, institutions need a comprehensive policy to guide its responsible use.
Speaking to Northwebonline.com on the sidelines of the Second National Research Conference on Teacher Education in Kumasi, Professor Atintono said PRINCOF is prepared to collaborate with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to develop a policy specifically addressing the use of AI in Colleges of Education and other teacher training institutions.
He said the policy should provide clear direction for both teachers and students while helping institutions address emerging challenges associated with the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence.
The National President of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana, CETAG, Maxwell Bunu, also believes Artificial Intelligence should be viewed as a tool to support teachers rather than replace them.
According to him, teachers must embrace the technology, work alongside it and harness its capabilities to enhance their teaching responsibilities.
The Second National Research Conference on Teacher Education brought together principals of Colleges of Education, CETAG members, researchers and other stakeholders to deliberate on the future of teacher education and the implications of Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning.
Meanwhile, a lecturer at Wesley College of Education, Madam Linda Mensah Sarpong, says the institution is exploring the use of the Akan indigenous language as a medium for teaching science.
She believes incorporating indigenous languages into science education could improve students’ understanding of complex scientific concepts and make learning more accessible.
Source: Northwebonline.com
