The four pillars of education

(UNESCO report on education for the 21st century) • Four pillars of education Rolf Gollob, ... 4/6/2011 8:23:01 AM...

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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 [email protected] www.phzh.ch/ipe

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 [email protected] www.phzh.ch/ipe

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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 [email protected] www.phzh.ch/ipe

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