By Sikhulile Dlamini
MBABANE – In an endeavour to enhance problem-solving mechanisms in Eswatini, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoE) has decided to modify the curriculum of science-based subjects in schools.
Speaking yesterday to Eswatini TV, Science Department Inspector Phumlile Dlamini emphasised the necessity for school-going children to be equipped in science-based subjects through practical applications that will demonstrate their real life applications.
“As a department, we need people who will be willing to assist pupils beyond regular school hours and make them understand that science is about solving everyday life problems,” Dlamini said.
She elaborated on the impact of international exposure, noting that students who have gone to other countries to learn about science returned equipped with knowledge to help the country catch up with the trends in science and technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“The use of artificial intelligence is a new concept we are already tapping into, we have groups that are involved in robotics and we are trying to rope in more people to help us with the curriculum. However, we are still to delve more into engineering area as it is not our strongest point,” she added.
Dlamini said they were hoping to establish specialised schools dedicated solely to engineering subjects with tailored programs aimed at orienting engineering skills among learners.
