Short Quiz on Social Dimensions of Education

The International Commission on Education for the 21st century chaired by Jacques Delors advocates four pillars of education namely Learning to know, Learning to do, Learning to live together, and Learning to be. Since there are peace problems in the world and everywhere, which of the four pillars should we give more emphasis in teaching?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

2. Developing an understanding of life, the world around us and other people of the world is the concern of which pillar of learning?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

3. Which pillar of learning is aimed at the holistic development of man and his complete fulfillment?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

3. Inculcating the spirit of empathy among learners fulfills which pillar of learning?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

When the teacher encourages students to engage in after- school activities that develop all aspects of their life like sports, arts and music that leads to their total development, she is focused on which pillar of learning?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

In the classroom, students are encouraged by their teachers to analyze and think about issues and develop skills to learn on their own, the teacher is emphasizing what pillar of learning?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

3. School's focus on enhancing learner's acquisition of skills that are often linked to occupational success is under which pillar of learning?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

Which pillar of learning is concerned with the development of social skills and values such as respect and concern for others, social and interpersonal skills and an appreciation for cultural diversity.

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

Putting knowledge and learning into practice innovatively through skill development and practical know-how is emphasized in which pillar of learning?

• A. Learning to know

• B. Learning to do

• C. Learning to live together

• D. Learning to be

3. Which is an offshoot of the 4th pillar pf learning "learning to live together"?

• A. Schools teach care for the environment.

• B. Schools teach respect for diversity.

• C. Schools show concern what happens to learners after they leave school.

• D. Schools celebrate United Nations week.