Education Ministry Expands AI Use as Teacher Licensing and Exam Reforms Take Shape
Sahid Bangura The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in education while preparing to introduce a Teacher Licensing Examination and strengthen examination laws.
Minister Conrad Sackey disclosed the plans during the Civic Day USA Edition in New York, highlighting the growing role of digital technology in teaching, administration and education planning.
Sackey said artificial intelligence was recently used to analyse more than 200,000 records in less than five minutes, demonstrating what he described as the potential of digital tools to support education management.
He also disclosed that the Government has worked with UNICEF on guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence by children and young people.
Beyond AI, the Minister announced plans for a Teacher Licensing Examination that will assess teachers in English, mathematics, information and communication technology, professional standards and teaching methods.
He further said a proposed WAEC Bill has been drafted for submission to Cabinet and Parliament, with stronger penalties proposed for examination malpractice.
Sackey also highlighted developments in girls’ education, including equal enrolment at basic education level, improved pass and transition rates and the local production of reusable sanitary pads.
He said measures are also being expanded to support learners with disabilities, including the provision of examination papers in Braille.
The reforms place technology, teacher standards, examination integrity and inclusion at the centre of the Ministry’s education agenda outlined at the New York engagement.