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1. Report on
SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION
(MAED 001)
Lesson 3: Education for Growth and
Transformation: UNESCO’s Four Pillars of
Learning
Reported by:
ANABELLE P. CORTES

2. Content
1. Differentiate
• Education for Growth
• Education for Transformation
2. Four Pillars of Education
• Learning to Know
• Learning to Do
• Learning to Live Together
• Learning to Be

3. Terminologies
Education for Growth
 refers to an educational
philosophy or approach that
focuses on promoting personal
growth and development in
various aspects of life.
 aimed at promoting each
student`s individual strengths
and abilities.
Education for
Transformation
 refers to educational approaches
that go beyond traditional
teaching and learning methods.
 aimed to foster critical
awareness, inspire social
responsibility, and encourage
positive tackling of social
problems and injustices.

4. How do UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning come up?
Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
 UNESCO’s four pillars of learning are
proposed in the Delors Report entitled
“Learning: The Treasure Within” which was
published in 1996.
 The report is the result of a
comprehensive and inclusive international
effort to rethink education for the 21st
century.

5. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
 UNESCO Director-General, Jacques Delor,
established the International Commission
on Education for the 21st Century in 1993
to lead this initiative.
 The committee, chaired by Jacques Delor
himself, consisted of 12 eminent members
from diverse backgrounds, including
educators, scientists, policymakers, and
representatives of different cultures and
regions of the world.

6. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
 The Commission has conducted extensive
research, held consultations and public
hearings around the world, and gathered
input from a variety of stakeholders,
including governments, educational
institutions, experts, and civil society
organizations.
 Each pillar addresses different aspects of
education and emphasizes the importance of
different types of learning and personal
development.

7. What are the UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning?
Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
Learning to
Know
1
Learning
to Do
2
Learning to Live
Together
3
Learning
to Be
4

8. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
Learning to
Know
1
 emphasizes acquiring knowledge and
developing intellectual skills.
 promotes a broad and balanced education
that includes both traditional subjects
and contemporary topics to foster a
deeper understanding of the world.

9. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
Learning
to Do
2
 focuses on practical skills and
competencies, preparing individuals for
the workforce and active participation in
society.
 Promotes vocational training and
experiential learning to apply knowledge
in real-life situations.

10. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
Learning to Live
Together
3
 Addresses the social and emotional
dimensions of education, promoting mutual
understanding, tolerance, and respect
among individuals from different
cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.
 Seeks to build inclusive and harmonious
societies

11. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
Learning
to Be
4
 empasizes personal development and self-
discovery
 focuses on nurturing individual talents,
creativity, and personal fulfillment
 aims to help learners become self-
reliant, confident, and emotionally
balanced individuals

12. Education for Growth and Transformation:
UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning
Learning
to Be
4
 empasizes personal development and self-
discovery
 focuses on nurturing individual talents,
creativity, and personal fulfillment
 aims to help learners become self-
reliant, confident, and emotionally
balanced individuals

13. The inter-relation of UNESCO's Four Pillars of
Learning plays a crucial role in the education for the
growth and transformation of 21st-century learners in the
Philippine education system. These pillars are
interconnected and work together to create a holistic
educational experience that prepares students for
personal development, active citizenship, and meaningful
engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Summary

14. The interrelation of these pillars is essential in
preparing 21st-century learners for growth and
transformation. A balanced and integrated approach that
addresses cognitive, practical, social, and emotional
aspects of learning ensures that students develop as well-
rounded individuals who can navigate the complexities of
modern life.
Summary

15. In the Philippine education system, leveraging the
interrelation of these pillars allows for the cultivation of a
skilled, compassionate, and culturally aware generation of
learners who can actively contribute to the country's
progress and sustainable development. By promoting
lifelong learning, global citizenship, and inclusive education,
the inter-relation of UNESCO's Four Pillars of Learning lays
the foundation for the transformation of learners into
empowered and responsible citizens of the 21st century.
Summary

16. "Education is not just about going to school and
getting a degree. It's about widening your
knowledge and absorbing the truth about life."
- Shakuntala Devi

17. • Education: A study based on the UNESCO report on the four
pillars of (nucleodoconhecimento.com.br)
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