By Celia Russell | Trustee, Tekkatho Foundation
February 1 2024 marks the third anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar. Conflict, displacement, and economic hardships have severely disrupted education ever since. According to recent reports, barely a fifth of eligible students are now enrolled at the high-school level. With the state education system is in crisis, and a generation of children at risk of losing their education, community-led learning centres are springing up all over the country.
Our Virtual Classrooms Myanmar project has recognised the need to train new teachers to work in these informal education initiatives in refugee camps, community centres and monastic schools.
These students are halfway through their 8-month Diploma in Teacher Education program at Ningshawng Social Institute in Palana. The 128 trainees teach in primary, secondary and high schools all over Kachin: Myitkyina, Laiza, Mai Ja Yang, Bhamo, Putao, Hpakan, Danai, Waimaw and Sadung. The Tekkatho Foundation provides the library and weekly training, just part of our work to support the development of non-government adult education initiatives in border regions.
Every Tekkatho MyLibrary contains the fantastic bilingual Yaung Zin Competency-Based Teacher Training Programme, designed to promote child centred learning at primary level and, for older students, the Mote Oo teacher training materials on lesson planning, assessment and classroom management in secondary education. MyLibrary also hosts teacher training resources for post-secondary schools and adult education programmes from Thabyay Education Network’s Curriculum Project. These resources are specifically aimed at teacher training in learning centres run by and for refugees, migrant workers and other marginalised groups.
Every donation we receive goes directly into making access to education a reality. With your support, we can reach even more young people, giving them a chance to thrive in these challenging times. Please consider a donation today to continue this life-changing work.
Thank you from everybody at the Tekkatho Foundation!
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