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Understanding UNESCO's Four Pillars of Education

Aug 23, 2024

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.