Higher education in Myanmar
Higher education in Myanmar has experienced a large expansion since 1988, although ranks as one of the lowest globally for universities.
The 12 other ministries include Health, Science and Technology, Defense, Culture, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Agriculture and Irrigation, Livestock Breeding and Fisheries, Co-operatives, Union Civil Service Board, Religious Affairs, Border Affairs, and Transport.
Some universities have begun offering morning, evening, and night courses, some towards degrees and diplomas, to allow students more flexibility in their schedules.
Myanmar studies, public policy, English, and creative writing are some of the disciplines that have been recently added under the education development plans.
By using the Satellite Data Broadcasting System, distance education lessons can be transmitted to learning centers that are located most conveniently for students.
Human resource centers adapt to the needs of local communities such as foreign languages for the tourist industry.
The human resource centers aim to provide students with a parallel education system that allows individuals to pursue higher levels of knowledge and job-related skills.
The Plan desires to create new curriculums and teaching methods to instill analytical thinking, creativity, and modern technological skills in students.
All higher education institutions now have computer training centers and multimedia lecture rooms to improve technological literacy and presentation skills.
[8] Since December 2002, all universities offer core and foundation courses to expand students' knowledge and provide a more holistic education.
Coinciding with the new four-year course path, new curriculums and new syllabuses modeling from ASEAN countries have been introduced in undergraduate and postgraduate universities.
Additionally in 2002, a program was initiated that enabled professors 45 years older and with 10 or more years of teaching experience to attend PhD programs and produce a dissertation from their respective field of study to increase their knowledge without subtracting from their current teaching professions.
[6] The objectives of e-Education in Myanmar are as follows: The Special Four-Year Plan initiated in 2000-2001 FY brought increased technological transformation to academic settings.
The Ministry of Education is using e-learning to provide short-term learning lectures and appeal to a wide array of audiences.
The Policy Dialogue was requested by the Chair of Higher Education Law and Yangon University Revitalization Committees and the leader of Burma's National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi.
The working group holds meetings and workshops and accepts emails and letters about public opinion towards the education reform process.
[10] The National Education Law was passed by Parliament in July and signed by President Thein Sein on September 30, 2015.
The NESP will equip Myanmar students, youth and adult learners with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
The MOE, Myanmar will endeavour to empower higher education in such ways as: Empowerment through autonomy, which would allow universities to manage their academic activities in an effective manner, Inclusiveness, a basic requirement to ensure equal opportunities for all groups in Myanmar society in terms of access and success in higher education.
Empowerment for the future, through reforms of the curriculum and pedagogical practices with the purpose of better preparing the young women and men of Myanmar who will be responsible for creating a more democratic society and building a more productive economy.
