Lecture Notes on the Four Pillars of Education

Introduction

• Speaker: Mary J. Lanzab, Yersey Liba
• Topic: Four Pillars of Education (UNESCO)
  • Last topic of Unit One

About UNESCO

• UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Specialized agency of the United Nations
  • Focus: Peace and security through collaboration in education, science, and culture.

Importance of the Four Pillars of Education

• Developed to address challenges in 21st-century education.
• Influenced by two major reports:
  1. Learning to Be (Power Report, 1972)
  2. Learning: The Treasure Within (Delors Report, 1996)
• Emphasizes sustainable development, holistic education, and lifelong learning.

The Four Pillars of Education

1. Learning to Know

   • Development of knowledge and skills needed for functioning in the world.
   • Focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.
   • Example: Engaging in activities that require critical evaluation of sources to gather legitimate information.

2. Learning to Live Together

   • Development of social skills and values for peaceful coexistence.
   • Respect and appreciation for diversity in culture, race, religion, and opinions.
   • Example: Celebrating cultural diversity through activities like wearing traditional clothes during specific months.

3. Learning to Do

   • Acquisition of skills for effective participation in the global economy.
   • Focus on vocational and technical skills, leadership, and management competencies.
   • Example: Gaining practical skills through NSTP courses that prepare individuals for future job readiness.

4. Learning to Be

   • Promotion of holistic personal development (body, mind, spirit).
   • Cultivating self-analytical skills, creativity, and personal discovery.
   • Example: Engaging in sports or arts as a means of self-expression and confidence building.

Summary of the Four Pillars

• Learning to Know: Mental capacity and critical thinking.
• Learning to Live Together: Social skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Learning to Do: Practical skills for career and job success.
• Learning to Be: Holistic development for self-actualization and personal growth.

Conclusion

• The four pillars provide a framework for comprehensive education aimed at developing well-rounded individuals.
• Encouragement to embrace these pillars for personal and social improvement.
• Appreciation for the audience's attention and participation.