DOI
10.21768/ejopa8.2.7
Abstract
I traveled to Myanmar to instruct indigenous NGOs in critical thinking and democracy promotion. In this paper, I examine the political and cultural context of Myanmar before and after the 2010 elections. Fortunately, given the democratic initiatives since the 2010 election, the activists and organizations with whom I worked are now safely advocating for ongoing reforms and are free from persecution. Specifically, I discuss the training curriculum I presented, and how debate and critical thinking pedagogy help influence the democratic impulses of concerned citizens in Myanmar. I believe this reflection is worthwhile for anyone interested in debate, critical thinking, citizenship, civic education and democracy.
Recommended Citation
Zompetti, Joseph
(2019)
"Debate, Critical Thinking, and Civic Education: Why No One Should Give Up on Burma,"
eJournal of Public Affairs: Vol. 8:
No.
2, Article 7.
DOI: 10.21768/ejopa8.2.7
Available at:
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol8/iss2/7
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