From left: Dr. Clement Adamba, Dr. Gideon Anapey and Prof. Tutaleni Asino
Dr. Clement Adamba, Director of the Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP), recently hosted Prof. Tutaleni Asino, Co-Director of the Learning Sciences for Innovators Programme at Carnegie Mellon University, to explore opportunities for research collaboration and educational innovation.
During the visit, Dr. Adamba highlighted LECERP’s role as the research hub of the College of Education, emphasising its focus on digital transformation, education policy, ICT and climate change. He outlined the Centre’s core pillars, which includes research, capacity building and training and advocacy. He also discussed the CERES project, a grant-funded initiative investigating AI integration in Ghanaian classrooms, aligning with the University of Ghana’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan.
The Director of LECERP stressed the importance of translating research into practical applications to enhance teaching and learning. He reiterated LECERP’s commitment to advocacy, stating that policy briefs and media engagements would be used to inform policymakers and stakeholders.
In his remarks, Prof. Tutaleni Asino, Co-Director of the Learning Sciences for Innovators Programme at Carnegie Mellon University, underscored the need for stronger collaborations between African scholars and the diaspora, suggesting fellowships, research partnerships and an advisory board to enhance LECERP’s visibility. He noted that businesses could benefit significantly from incorporating learning sciences into their strategies and commended LECERP’s initiatives, expressing enthusiasm for their potential impact on education.
Dr. Gideon Anapey, a Research Associate at LECERP, disclosed that the College of Education had proposed a new academic programme in Learning Sciences at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels, currently undergoing institutional accreditation. The programme aims to train early-career scholars in deep learning, moving beyond colonial pedagogical approaches to foster creative pedagogy across the lifespan.
He further noted that many African curricula remain heavily reliant on rote learning rather than experiential learning. Dr. Anapey spoke about the importance of equipping teachers with the necessary skills to align pedagogy with learners’ needs, pointing out that some schools in Ghana possess computers but lack the expertise to use them effectively for teaching.
Prof. Tutaleni Asino (3rd from right) in a group photo with Research Fellows and staff at LECERP
Prof. Asino echoed these sentiments, asserting that the objective was not merely technological adoption but fostering lifelong learning. As part of the visit, Prof. Asino met with Research Fellows and staff at LECERP to exchange ideas and explore future partnerships.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Adamba, reaffirmed LECERP’s commitment to engage in collaborative ventures with universities and other institutions. He stated that the Centre was keen to advance its core pillars through joint initiatives and shared projects.