| Author | Zaw, Wint Khin |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-90-01 |
| Subject(s) | Primary school facilities--Burma
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-90-01 |
| Abstract | The study is concerned with an evaluation of the Primary School Improvement
Project (PSIP) which has been implemented in Burma since 1982, assisted by the
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The project aims to improve the physical
learning environment for primary school students by providing building materials
and technical assistance with regard to adequate physical facilities, i.e. school
buildings, hygienic water supply and sanitation systems, secure school compounds
with sports and play areas and also functional school gardens. The project is
expected to contribute towards improvements in the educational performance of
the schools, primarily with regard to increasing the low retention rates and
decreasing the Mgh drop-out rates among the students .
The analysis (based on 30 sample schools) is divided into three parts, namely
(1) the degree of completion of project components and the improvements in view
of the pre-project conditions, (ii) correlation between project inputs and the
educational variables, and (iii) a study of the project impact as perceived by
the students, as the ultimate target group. The impact analysis was based on
children's drawings depicting their schools.
The results show partial improvements in both physical and educational
aspects, but without significant correlation. However, the children's perceptions
as expressed in their drawings, reflect a considerable impact especially in terms
of their appreciation of the highly visible improvements (e.g., roofing materials)
provided by UNICEF assistance. The findings from the sample study suggest
possible improvements for a continuation of the PSIP, in terms of project management.
and design. |
| Year | 1990 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-90-01 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, Hans Detlef |
| Examination Committee(s) | Nishimura, Yukio ;Weber, Karl E. ;Kioe-Sheng, Yap
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Development Bank (Japan); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |