Wesley College of Education, Kumasi, has successfully hosted a landmark two-day Teacher-in-the-Loop (TiL) Co-Creation and Co-Mentoring Workshop under the theme, “Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence in Education.” The workshop, supported by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada, brought together teacher educators, educational technology experts, curriculum developers, and lecturers from selected Colleges of Education across Ghana to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teacher education. Participating institutions included Tamale College of Education, St. Joseph’s College of Education, St. Louis College of Education, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
A major highlight of the programme was the keynote address delivered by Mr. Larry Kofi Agbador, Deputy Executive Director of the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), on behalf of the Executive Director. Speaking on the topic, “Teacher in the Loop: Human-Centred AI in Education,” he underscored the indispensable role of teachers as ethical gatekeepers and quality assurance agents in the age of AI. Participants were encouraged to embrace AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, professional judgement and pedagogical expertise.
Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in highly interactive co-creation and co-mentoring sessions aimed at designing, refining, and validating AI-supported educational resources. Guided by the philosophy of “Teacher in the Loop,” the sessions emphasized responsible AI use, peer learning, collaborative problem-solving, and the protection of learners from harmful or inappropriate content. These activities reinforced the importance of maintaining human oversight in AI-generated educational materials.
One of the most significant outcomes of the workshop was the official unveiling and validation of three innovative academic programmes developed under the guidance of Professor Adu Manu-Sarpong, Consultant to the Commonwealth of Learning. The programmes—AI Pedagogy in STEM Education, AI Literacy for Pre-Service Teachers, and AI for Assessment in Education—are expected to be rolled out during the 2026/2027 academic year. These initiatives are set to position Wesley College of Education at the forefront of AI-driven teacher education in Ghana and beyond.
The College expresses profound appreciation to the Commonwealth of Learning, CENDLOS, Professor Adu Manu-Sarpong, and all partner institutions for their invaluable support and collaboration. Special recognition is also extended to the Principal, Dr. Kennedy Ameyaw Baah, the project team, facilitators, and participants whose dedication contributed to the success of the workshop. As Wesley College of Education prepares to implement these pioneering programmes, the institution remains committed to promoting ethical, inclusive, and human-centred innovation in teacher education.
