Revisiting the Four Pillars of Learning*
by Zhou Nan-Zhao (2006)
The article discusses the
reshaping of the 21st century education guided by the Four Pillars
of Learning. Both Delors (1996) and Nan-Zhao (2006) present comprehensive descriptions
of the Pillars which are principles needed for every person to be equipped with
to cope up the rapid changes in this century. The Four Pillars of Learning are
Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together, and Learning to Be.
Learning to Know equips the
learner with the facets of learning how to learn. In this view, I must help my
learners gain mastery of the learning tools and have expanding knowledge and
understanding of the world, and how to use the tools in order to learn.
Learning to Do is the
principle of transforming learner’s knowledge into skills and competence to be
able to contribute to the global economy. In facilitating learning, I must give
opportunities for learners to translate into action what they know including
creating innovations and occupational skills, aptitude towards work, social
skills in living with others, risk taking and conflict management.
Learning to Live Together
emphasizes the development of social skills which everyone needs in order to
maintain harmony with other people, understanding and respect diverse cultures,
races, civilization, ideas and opinions. To develop this, learners must be
exposed to collaboration activities in order to achieve common objectives.
Learning to Be is honing the
various dimensions of a human person. As a teacher, I must be able to equip the
learners with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values (KSAVs) in order to
develop their full potentials in various aspects of human endeavor.
The curriculum must be designed based on concretizing these Four Pillars
of Learning.
*cited in SEAMEO GURO21 Required Readings Module
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