PILLARS OF EDUCATION Flashcards
(5 cards)
LEARNING TO KNOW
Development of faculties of memory, imagination, reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to think in coherent and critical way.
Process of discovery, more deeply into information/knowledge delivered through subject teaching.
Both MEANS and an END in learning itself and in life.
LEARNING TO DO
Implies in the first place for APPLICATION of what learners have learned or known into practices.
Linked to VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION and work skills training.
Shift from SKILL TO COMPTENCE
- ability to communicate effectively with others
*aptitude towards team work
*social skills in building meaningful interpersonal relations
*adaptability to change in work and social life
*readiness to take risks and resolve or manage conflicts
LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER
DISCOVERY OF OTHERS and on another, experience of SHARED PURPOSES throughout life.
QUALITIES:
*Knowledge and understanding of self ad others
*Appreciation of the diversity of human race
*Awareness of similarities between of all humans
*respect of other people’s culture and value systems
LEARNING TO BE
Learning to be HUMAN, Learn more about THEMSELVES
AIMED AT WHOLISITIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS
Personality development
QUALITIES:
*Cultivating qualities of imagination and creativity
*acquiring university shared human values
*develop critical thinking
*Exercising independent judgement
*Developing personal commitment and responsibility
LEARNING TO TRANSFORM
Educating students for freedom and liberty to bring up free individuals
Children should learn to express themselves
