Education for the 21st century
• „Learning: The treasure within...” (UNESCO report on education for the 21st century)
• Four pillars of education
Rolf Gollob, Zürich University, School of Education Zurich, April 2 2011
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The four pillars of education • • • •
Learning to live together Learning to acquire knowledge Learning to act Learning for life
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Learning to live together • Develop an understanding for fellow people History Traditions Spiritual values
• New awareness, based on understanding of growing interdependence • Joint analysis of future risks and challenges • Joint projects • Joint solving conflicts in an intelligent and peaceful way
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Learning, to acquire knowledge • Providing the foundation to be ready for Fast technological changes New economic patterns New social patterns
• Wide general education • Deepen knowledge in selected subjects • Support the appetite to learn
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Learning to act • Acquire skills to cope with different and unforeseen situations • Learning to work in a team • Opportunities to try out and develop skills • Work experience and community work • Mixture of education and experience
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Learning for life • Goals: More independence More judgement More personal responsibility
• Hidden talents must be uncovered
Memory Logical thought Imagination Charisma of group leader More self knowledge
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