Kingthar Institute
ကိန္းသာပညာသင္ေက်ာင္း
Motto of the Institute
For the Advancement of Learning
Seal and Its Definitions
Three main parts comprise the seal for the Kingthar Institute - the tree, the leaves, and the sun rays."With its firm trunk set in solid earth, the tree expresses the confidence and strength imparted to the individual through the development of the mind and the integration of knowledge. The glory and satisfaction of achievement are exhibited in its leaves. The background of sun and rays suggests the role of the institute in the advancement, nurturing, and encouragement of the best in all aspects of learning.
Vision
The vision of the institute is to be one of the leading institutions, which will accomplish excellence in facilitating learners to attain high standards in virtue, knowledge in the local and global trends and relevant skills in order for them to advance and promote knowledge in basic education and allied fields and the way of life exemplified therein both in and outside the region.
Our Priority Goal: Education for All Youths
Here the students shall pursue their studies cheerfully:
(1) Without being charged entrance fees or certificate fees,
(2) Without having to pay monthly fees or annual fees,
(3) Without having to give offertory for teachers. No fee is charged!
Objectives
(1) To create a learning society that can face the challenges of the knowledge age.
(2) To give youths a hand with good values in the building of a modern developed nation through education.
(3) To make youths smarter and more learned in their democratization and nation building process.
(4) To let youths understand how to take care of duties and responsibilities in accordance with this very 21st Century.
(5) To aspire the children who are not able to continue their education due to poverty.
Clarification on the Objective No. (5)
There are poor parents in urban quarters of Rathedaung and so are in the villages of the township. Those parents have school going children, but later on, most of the children turn into school dropouts, because of the fact that their parents cannot afford to pay their academic fees. And, everyone knows that the higher the grades, the more money to pay. It is the age, money oriented age, which we are living in. As a matter of fact, more school dropouts children are here and there around us. We should have mercy on them! Do we think about this? Yes, we do. So, what will we do? We must, first of all, establish an institution to remedy their difficulties.
Infrastructure of the Institute
Kingthar Institute is, one of the Monastery Based Educational Institutions, founded at the premises of the Monastery of Kingthar Dhamma in Rathedaung, Northern Rakhaing State, Myanmar (Burma). It is under the guidance and leadership of the Venerable Dr. Ashon Nyanuttara. Many trained teachers and staff will conduct the classes and generating the intended activities in the following structures:
Administration Department,
Academic Department,
Special Project Development Department,
Finance & Account Department,
Information Technology Department and,
Health Care Department.
The Institute is mainly focused to give educational access on the poor children who do not afford to pay school fees. Teaching and training conducted by the institute are mainly to focus on Learner Centered Approach. RWCT (Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking) training course is our core method. HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support Project will also be run by the above-mentioned departments. The students will be provided a library, a clinic, a computer classes and a furniture factory are the other access by the institute for the academic advancement of them.
Initial Programme
The institute intends to conduct a preliminary course (Basic English through Buddhism Course) for both children and adults as its first step. General outlines of the Programme are given below in details:
Name of the Group (in English) – Monastery of Kingthar Dhamma Supporting Group
Name of the Group (in Original Language) -
ေက် ာင္း ျဖစ္ေျမာက္ေရးအဖြဲ႕
Location – Taung Run Tan Quarter, Rathedaung, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Current Phone/ E-mail Address – 0095 9440224439 / kingthar@gmail.com
Academic and Managing Director (Name & Title) – Ven. Dr. Ashon Nyanuttara (Principle)
Course Period – Two/Three Months Course. It is aimed to be re-opened annually and to be undertaken for long term work.
Name of the Institution – Kingthar Institute
Number of the Students – Intended Maximum Student Number 500 is fixed and students of primary and secondary status are given priority. Every boy and girl, irrespective of race, ethnic group or color will be taught to achieve and aspire to high ambitions of their capacity.
Taught Subjects – Basic Buddhism (Religious, Cultural and Philosophical Studies) and Basic English Language (Four Skills)
Text Books – Buddhism: A Graduated Course (Grade 1-8) by Kirama Wimalajothi Thera Published by Buddhist Cultural Centre, New-Headway (Beginner & Elementary) by Liz and John Soars, Published by Oxford University Press.
Teaching Staff – Two Leading Venerable Monks, Four Experienced School Teachers (2 Males and 2 Females), Five Local Graduate Volunteers
School Days – Every Sunday (For Children), Every Saturday and Sunday (For Young Adults: Both Undergraduate and Graduate)
Teaching Hours – 06:30 A.M. to 05:30 P.M. (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Requirements - Stationery for Children, Teaching Aids (Copier, Computer, Generator, Bench, Text Books)
First, Ill-Will Among People (Expectation)
There will be public resistance from local people at the early stage later for conducting English Medium classes by the Kingthar Dhamma Vihara, and so will be from others urban and rural monasteries.
Second, Good-Will Among People (Anticipation)
Other urban and village monasteries will become aspired how to conduct classes like by the Monastery of Kingthar Dhamma. At that time, the institute will offer them every necessary help such as English Teachers, Text Book, Stationery, Dhamma School Uniforms. Affiliated School permit will be given after Annual General Meeting (AGN). Furthermore, if necessary, requirements both intellectual and material will be offered to affiliated schools.
Contact Addresses:
Ven. Dr. Ashon Nyanuttara (Academic & Managing Director)
Monastery of Kingthar Dhamma, Taung Run Tan Quarter, Rathedaung, Rakhine State, Myanmar.
Additional Programmes
Teaching BEHS Courses
Conducting Intensive Courses for UDE Students
Conducting Applied Abbhidhomma Courses for Adults
Arranging General Conversation Classes occasionally
Conducting Insight Meditation Courses for both children and adults
Detailed Description of the Project Activities (Up-coming)
Training for English and Religion:
- Certificate Course in English (Major 4 Skills)
- Certificate Course in Basic Buddhism (6 months)
- Diploma in Buddhist Studies (one and a half years)
- Social Management Course
- Course for Art of Translation
- Intensive Training for BEHS English Teachers
Target Group
Language and Social Management Training
Requirement Aid (Very Important)
Teaching & Financial
Expected Outcomes of the Project
Local children:
(1) will be free from fear from difficulties faced,
(2) will differentiate between what is good and is not in a rational way,
(3) will see how small their milieu is, because the more we study, the less we know,
(4) will be harmony among,
(5) will understand how essential moral and educational values are.
Evaluation Process
All the necessary evaluation activities both financial and academic will be carried out bi-monthly or monthly.
Project Sustainability (How will the project continue on its own after the grant ends?)
The project shall sustain for long term work, depending on the earnest participation of local volunteers, guidance of religious leaders, educational supporting spirit of students’ parents and social-educational donation money from the respective groups and other associations.
Requested Amounts ($ & Kyat)
(1) 7,200 $ (or) 7,500,000 Kts (Initial Requirement),
(2) Annual Training Expenditure 3,600$ (or) 3,800,000 kts
Who will prepare the financial and programme reports?
Academic Director and Financial Committee
Other Sources of Support for the Project (including the applicant organization)
Local Partners, Volunteer Teachers, Religious Leaders
My View on Education
Good education is the basis for social progress and national development. Even though schools and higher education institutions already exist in the country, it still needs an education system that is in conformity with actual conditions and in harmony with human resources needs of the country. Freedom to learn, discuss, and contribute to the future education of the people is needed. Academics, teachers and students should have the freedom to access information, books and online resources. Education allows people to gain knowledge, to understand, to do things and to contribute to the future sustainable development of the country. Education is the vehicle for people to learn how to live together peacefully (UNESCO 1996).
Hence the education system in the region should have the following goals:
− To promote higher educational qualifications among people.
− To grant the right of all children of school age to education.
− To promote multilateral development of individuals, including creative thinking.
− To achieve educational development on the basis of a multicultural environment and in accordance with national development plans.
− To promote human rights, equality, peace and environmental conservation.
The following should be considered in designing the education system:
− Establishing an Educational Reform Commission comprising educationists and specialists in different fields.
− Providing facilities in every region to ensure compulsory and free primary schooling for all children of school age.
− Providing special education programs for older unschooled children.
− Arranging special education classes and adult colleges for refugees and displaced returnees.
− Arranging special capacity building programs to fulfill immediate needs.
− Initiating special out-of-school education programs in coordination with international institutions.
− Increasing national budget for education to meet needs.
− Permitting the use of ethnic nationality languages as tool for communication.
− Increasing teachers' educational levels and salaries.
− Initiating exchange of scholars.
Director of Academics and Management
Ven. Dr. Ashon Nyanuttara
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