Description:
"The Union of Myanmar is currently in the process of
transforming its political, social, economic and administrative
systems. In this context, the education system is being
transformed in order to meet changing societal needs.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
In order to implement an education system that is compatible
with the cultural, traditional, and social values of the
country, and in keeping with an economic system that will
facilitate national development and nation-building, the
Government of Myanmar has identified the following
main objectives:
l To enable every individual to acquire basic education;
l To base education on raising moral standards;
l To develop knowledge, including the scientific and
technical know-how needed for nation-building;
l To produce technicians, skilled workers and proficient
intellectuals with practical knowledge, who are
loyal to the State and will contribute to nation-building
endeavours;
l To train citizens so that they will achieve all-around
development;
l To allow those with the requisite intellectual ability,
calibre and industriousness to acquire a university
education;
l To offer undergraduate and post-graduate courses for
those who are working and thereby enable them to
study during employment..."
Source/publisher:
UNESCO
Date of Publication:
1998-00-00
Date of entry:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
- Individual Documents
Category:
Language:
English