History and Development of Education Management in Myanmar

Abstract

This article explores the history and development of education management in Myanmar, divided into the following eras: 1. Pre-colonial Era: Education was rooted in monasteries and religion. 2. British Colonial Era (1824?1948): The introduction of Western-style education systems. 3. Post-Independence Era (1948?1962): Efforts to establish a unique national identity in education. 4. Military Regime Era (1962?2011): Severe impacts on the quality of education under military rule. 5. Reform and Democratic Era (2011?Present): Efforts to revitalize and improve the national education system. In summary, the history and evolution of education management in Myanmar reflect the country?s complex and challenging transformations over time. From the pre-colonial era, where education was deeply intertwined with religious institutions, through the colonial period, which introduced Western educational practices, to the post-independence efforts to create a distinct educational identity. This journey also includes the military regime's adverse effects on educational quality and culminates in the current era of reform and democratization aimed at rebuilding and enhancing the nation?s education system.