A virtual conference on Active Learning and Critical Thinking in the Classroom was jointly organised by Thinking Classroom Foundation (TCF), Representative Committee of University Teachers' Associations (RCofUTA), Basic Education Workers' Unions (BEWU), Representative Committee of Education Colleagues Students' Unions, and Burmese Migrant Teachers' Union (BMTA) on 24 October 2020. The virtual conference via ZOOM was attended by 62 teachers from the above organisations.

Dr. Thein Lwin, Chairperson of Thinking Classroom Foundation gave a presentation on Active Learning and Critical Thinking in the Classroom followed by active discussions. The video record can be downloaded by the following link. 

​Part 1: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.TheinLwin/videos/3295642650485155
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​Part 2: https://www.facebook.com/thinkingclassroom.org/videos/1043361236115247/

On the World Teachers' Day, 5th October 2020, Thinking Classroom Foundation (TCF), Representative Committee of University Teacher Unions (RC of UTAs) and Basic Education Teacher Unions (BEWU) jointly organised an online ZOOM meeting participated by 182 teachers from the above three organisations. Dr. Thein Lwin (TCF), Dr. Arkar Moe Thu (RC of UTAs), Dr. Thura Oo (RC of UTA) and U Min Min Htut (BEWU) led the discussions. The discussions focused on identifying educational crises in Myanmar including COVID-19 and civil war. The discussions found ways to overcome the crises in education. They suggested classroom practices and decentralisation of the decision-making in education. 

The record of the online discussions can be downloaded through the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/332687267360242/videos/623706438314770

Dr. Thein Lwin sent a video message to the World Teachers' Day event in Mae Sot organised by the Burmese Migrant Teachers' Association (BMTA).

The video file can be downloaded through the following link.

​https://www.facebook.com/100001183565593/videos/3200378400011581/

Dr. Thein Lwin made an online presentation on Humanistic Approach to Education. This event was organised by the Student Union, University of Education, Sagaing on 20 July 2020.

The presentation and follow up discussion can be downloaded through the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/100001183565593/videos/2996655517050538/

The second group of students (6 females and 8 males)  from Myanmar who are studying social sciences at the Chiang Mai University join the Critical Thinking in Higher Education workshop at the Thinking Classroom Foundation today. They learn about reading in critical thinking, writing in critical thinking, academic writing and humanistic approach to education. Eleven students (3 females and 8 males) joined the same workshop last week. They all are from different parts of Myanmar including Kachin State, Karen State, Shan State, Myeik, Bago, Yangon and Magway. My colleagues and I am happy that the workshop is useful for their studies.

A group of eleven students from Myanmar who are studying social sciences at Chiang Mai University joined the Critical Thinking in Higher Education workshop at the Thinking Classroom Foundation on Saturday, 27 June 2020. Dr. Thein Lwin led the discussion on reading for critical thinking, writing for critical thinking, academic writing and introduced humanistic approach to education and SDG-4.

In the mid of Corona Virus Pandemic, the students are stuck in Chiang Mai and they were happy to join the workshop. They said that it might be better if they got this kind of knowledge before starting their courses at the university. Another group of students will join Critical Thinking in Higher Education workshop on coming Saturday, 4 July 2020. 
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Invited by the Rural Indigenous Sustainable Education (RISE) in Pwinoolwin, TCF organised an RWCT 60-Hour Workshops on 2-12 March 2020. TCF's certified trainers L. Dai Lum and Mun Aung successfully led the workshop. Thirty-two participants (22 females and 10 males) from the Myanmar's Indigenous communities of Ahkar, Chin, Kachin, Kayan, Lahu, Naga, Pa-Oh and Shan. 

February 29 to March 4, 2020
​Kathmandu, Nepal

Dr. Thein Lwin attended the Executive Council Meeting of Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) in Kathmandu, Nepal from 28 February until 5 March. The Thinking Classroom Foundation is member of ASPBAE and its Chair Dr. Thein Lwin was elected to the Council for the years 2017-2020 on behalf of the South East Asia Region. During the meeting, the EC members and staff reviewed the ASPBAE activities for 2019 and proposed plans for 2020. Besides, it was discussed on ASPBAE's 8th General Assembly in December 2020. 
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Hinthada University
18-22 February 2020

"Active Learning and Critical Thinking" classroom strategies have been discussed and demonstrated by Dr. Thein Lwin of Thinking Classroom Foundation at Hinthada University on 18-22 February 2020. Over 140 participants have participated in the workshop including Associate Professors, Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers, Tutors and final year Master students. Thanks are due to Pro-Rector Dr. Mar Lar, Heads of Departments, Representative Committee of University Teacher Associations and Hinthada University Teacher Association for their arrangement for the workshop. Dr. Thein Lwin visited to the main library of Hinthada University and provided suggestions for the development of the library. 

Mandalay Technological University
10-14 February 2020

Active Learning, Critical Thinking and Research Writing workshop has been conducted by Thinking Classroom Foundation with over 250 final year students at Mandalay Technological University during 10-14 February 2020. Thanks are due to Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Ei Ei Htwe, Head of Civil Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Nilar Aye for their arrangement for the workshop. TCF also thanks to U Than Htike Aung and Dr. Arkar Moe Thu of University Teacher Associations for their contribution to the workshop. 

Dr. Thein Lwin of Thinking Classroom Foundation has visited Kachin State in northern Myanmar during 13-19 January 2020 and organised following meetings and workshops. 

1. Curriculum workshop with teachers and educators from 32 Church based schools in Kachin State
2. Workshop on Active Learning and Critical Thinking with 16 secondary school teachers of Church based schools
3. Discussion about Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking with 86 newly recruited teachers for Church based schools in Kachin State
4. Presentation on Indigenous Rights to Education, Education for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-4) and Abidjan Principles with teachers, educators and parents in Waimaw, Kachin State 
5. Meeting with the leaders of Myitkyina University Teacher Association, Myitkyina University Student Union and Myitkyina Technical College Student Union for critical thinking in higher education workshops 
6. Meeting with three Shan educators living in Kachin State and discussed about teacher education for Shan teachers working at Shan monastery based schools