Educational Significance of Community Driven School Making in Africa - Centered on 'Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook' in the Republic of Burundi –

Abstract

Founded in 2018, the Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook in the Republic of Burundi is the nation's only girls' high school. It was established with the support of the Choi Jung Sook Memorial Society from Jeju Island, South Korea, using a governance-type CDSM (Community Driven School Making) method. This paper examines the specifics of this CDSM approach, the roles that residents, government, and experts played in the governance during the establishment process of the Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook, and the educational significance of such a community-led approach. The CDSM method reflects the important educational principle that education should be closely connected with the local community, not just in terms of physical environment. Furthermore, this approach fosters a community of learners and strengthens the local community, thereby aiding regional development. With its underlying educational significance, the Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook aids in overcoming the feminization of poverty, promoting women's rights, and enhancing educational fairness. Furthermore, in its commitment to cultivating proactive leaders capable of addressing local and national issues, the school offers a new direction for African female secondary education.