The Four Pillars of Learning in the 21st

Century According to UNESCO

The desire for continuous/lifelong learning is
a hallmark of 21st century students.

UNESCO identifies lifelong learning as the

key to meeting the challenges of the 21st
century.
The 1996 Commission report, Learning: The
Treasure Within, emphasized the need for
individuals to “learn how to learn” to face the
rapid changes and challenges of the present
and the future.

Lifelong learning - a philosophy that involves

the development of one’s lifelong knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values - from early
childhood to adulthood.
Learning is not a purely intellectual
process, but one that encompasses all
aspects of an individual’s life, including
their role in society, performance in the
workplace, personal development, and
physical well-being.
Lifelong learning consists of four pillars:
Get to know,
•learn to live together,
•learn to do,
•learn to be.
The four pillars of learning are seen as the
foundation for reshaping 21st century
education.
Learn to Recognize (know)
Involves the acquisition and development
of the knowledge and skills necessary to
function in the world.
Example:
Skills under these learning pillars include
literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.
Learning to Live Together
Involves the development of social skills and
values such as respect and concern for
others, social and interpersonal skills and an
appreciation for diversity among people.

These skills enable individuals and

communities to live in peace and harmony.
Learn to Do
Involves the acquisition of skills that enable
individuals to participate effectively in the
global economy and society.

These skills are often associated with job

success, such as vocational and technical
skills, internships, and leadership and
management competencies.
Learning to Be
> Involves activities that promote holistic self-
development (body, mind and spirit), for the
complete person.'
> Cultivate skills
-analytic and social self,
-creativity, personal discovery and
-appreciation of value
> Example: a teacher who participates in a
training workshop that will improve his
knowledge and skills in the learning process.
Summary:
Learning in the 21st century is the
construction of skills and knowledge
that continue throughout an individual’s
life. Occurs through lifelong
experiences.