Hope Institute Burma

Hope Institute Burma (Hi Burma) aims to provide free education for CDM active Myanmar youth and students from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds, in addition to training and professional development for CDM teachers. Hi Burma offers a variety of learning opportunities for children to continue their education during the political crisis. Most Hi Burma education programs are conducted online and delivered by local and international volunteers. Students are able to pursue a quality education through interactive lessons that include individual and group activities. Classes focus on students’ participation and the development of critical thinking and effective communication skills through stimulating presentations, questioning and discussions.

Vision

Hope Institute Burma exists to provide free education through online classes, homeschooling programs and teacher training sessions for CDM students and teachers, that will enable them to flourish as citizens of a fair, democratic society and make a significant contribution to the education of present and future generations.

Mission

Our mission is to promote and upgrade learning and teaching in 21st- century Myanmar, so that current and future generations can thrive physically and intellectually in a society committed to the restoration of democracy.

Homeschooling Programme

To facilitate continuous learning for children whose education is suffering from the unstable political situation, due to the military coup, Hi Burma has established a range of Homeschooling programmes across Myanmar. For many reasons, but mainly the crimes against humanity committed by the military, parents did not send their sons and daughters to school when the military reopened them. That is when Homeschooling was started by our teachers, mostly in remote rural areas. They are very enthusiastic about learning and teaching and are passionate about making valuable contributions to their respective communities.

Our teachers create engaging lessons that emphasize the use of creative and critical thinking in daily life. These lessons are designed to help students develop the learning and communication skills they need for the 21st century. To enable students to work efficiently and productively in their various situations, teachers provide group activities in addition to a variety of classes centered on science, maths, English, and art. We have Homeschooling centres in the states of Kachin, Kayah and Shan , also in the regions of Mandalay, and Sagaing.

Online English Courses

In this time of political unrest, online teaching has been instrumental in enabling students to continue their education. Online teaching is the practice of children learning through the use of social networks and digital platforms. The aim of our online programs is to make learning interactive, easy and fun. Our online teaching priority is given to impoverished and disadvantaged students who for a variety of reasons are unable to continue their education. Children from different regions, ethnic groups and religions enroll in our classes. Classes in our online courses are set up so that adults can participate as well as children. Our teachers have in-person teaching experience and are knowledgeable about using online platforms. The classes use a curriculum designed by our teachers based on children’s level of English language. The lessons are planned in a way that engages and stimulates children of all ages and is in keeping with modern teaching strategies that make learning interesting and worthwhile.

Teacher Training

Hi Burma conducts a series of Teacher Training sessions for CDM teachers and other individuals who are passionate about teaching. Teacher Training sessions aim to upgrade teaching in respect to: lesson planning; use of online teaching platforms; and the application of our ‘Golden Teacher Standards’. As an improved education system is fundamental to Myanmar’s social and economic development, Hi Burma aims to provide high-quality educational experiences for children, youth and teachers. In addition, we endeavour to support education programs, both technically and financially, in refugee camps and other places where internally displaced people seek safety.

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