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Education and literacy

Project Title - Introduction to Federalism

Project members

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  1. Nyein Ko Ko - Treasurer
  2. Shane Min Tun - Communication manager
  3. Min Thant Hein - Coordinator
  4. Thandar Htwe - Project Manager

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1.Introduction

  • Myanmar's complex history and diverse population make federalism a crucial factor in its politics since independence.

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  • The lack of civic education in the Myanmar education system has distanced its citizens from the concept of federalism.

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  • This gap in understanding has made it difficult for citizens to grasp the historical context, leading to a cycle of conflicts and hindering political progression.

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Objectives and goals

We aim to

  • support future leaders of Myanmar with the fundamentals of federalism as civic education.

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  • provide with the necessary tools and insights to navigate discussions about federalism and contribute to informed civic dialogue in Myanmar.

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  • enhance the critical thinking of youths 15-18, educate about the basics of federalism, and engage in civic activities as citizens of Myanmar.

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3. Project Details & Timeline

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Start of Project

Creating project general proposal, and budget proposal

Apr 25

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Course

Period

We started our lectures on May 1 and 2

May 3

Apr 13

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Preparation Period

Recruiting participants, Establishing communication channel for discussion and deliverance of reading materials

May 1

Project Starting Date

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Course

Period

May 3, Friday, was a break. We continued our teaching on May 4 and 5

May 5

Submission Period

Creating presentation slides, writing reports and budget report

May 10

Planning of Project

Preparing teaching presentation slides, survey forms and making admission decisions

Apr 29

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Final report date

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May 10

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4. Results and Challenges

Challenges

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  • Limited engagement from very small population of the students
  • Communication challenges due to anonymity for security concerns of the topic
  • Sudden electricity shortage occurred in both sides of the students, facilitator and instructor

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Results

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  • Active participation from the majority of students
  • Two-hours sessions balanced with lectures and effective discussions
  • Pre-assessment surveys benefited preparing the lessons
  • Post-assessment surveys assure the effective implementation of the course

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5. Budget Allocation

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6. Summary

  • Creating project proposals, researching, preparing for lessons, and lectures and slides, recruiting participants
  • Each class took 2 hours long, balancing the lecture and discussion sessions
  • Experienced challenges such as electrical and connection issues, but, we managed to overcome these obstacles with effective resolutions
  • Achieved objectives of providing civic education on Fundamentals of Federalism to students from diverse geological backgrounds aged 15 to 18
  • Introduction to Federalism workshop successfully engaged with all registered 29 participants, with impressive attendance and active participation

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Thank You For Your Attention!