Female Teachers Using ICT Fellowship (FTUT)
Year of Implementation: 2019
Background
In 2014, Savana Signatures launched the Female Teachers Using ICT (FTUT) as an annual initiative targeting basic school female teachers in Ghana’s Northern and Volta Regions. Recognizing the critical role of ICT in modern education and the persistent gender disparities in STEM fields, the program aimed to empower female educators to become effective ICT mentors and role models for young girls in underserved communities.
Strategy
Each year, the program selected 10 female teachers from basic schools across the Northern and Volta Regions for specialized training. The curriculum focused on:
- Practical ICT skills for classroom instruction
- Digital teaching methodologies to enhance STEM education
- Leadership and mentorship techniques to inspire female students
- Gender-responsive pedagogy to encourage girls’ participation in technology
Training sessions combined hands-on workshops, peer learning, and ongoing mentorship to ensure long-term impact.
Key Highlights
- Trained 10 female teachers annually from Northern and Volta Regions, strengthening ICT education in rural schools.
- Increased female student engagement in STEM subjects through teacher-led mentorship.
- Improved digital literacy among participating schools, fostering a culture of tech-driven learning.
- Enhanced gender-inclusive teaching practices, challenging stereotypes that limit girls’ participation in ICT.
- Created a sustainable network of skilled female educators advocating for girls’ STEM education in their communities.