II.

Learning to do
Adjusting Education for the 21st Century Occupation
There is a great shift of occupation in the coming
years thus learning should also be adjusted and
modified in order for an individual to cope with
change
Learning to do tackles not purely on instructing
an individual to perform a specific task but to give
a grounding in the concept called personal
competence

certified skills vs personal competence

Certified skills
Purely technical or
vocational
Intellectual in
aspect
Learned through
specialized
education

Personal competence
Mix of skills and
talents
Emotional in
aspect
Innate or acquired
qualities

 Learning to do is a concept where

technical skills paired with personal
competence equips man the ability
to perform well in his particular work.

certified skills

Personal competence

ROLE OF
TEACHERS

Knowledgeable and competent

Every child will be fully literate
and numerate
Master core subjects
e.g: Science and Maths

Encouraged to develop knowledge and

skills in other areas
e.g: arts, music, sports

Responsible and capable of

achieving a high level of personal
well being
Creating formal and informal opportunities
for students to work in teams and to take
leadership role

Aspiration 2: Thinking Skills

Master a range of important cognitive
skills, including problem solving, reasoning,
creative thinking and innovation

Enhance individual initiatives to

participate in future
development based on
theoretical and practical knowledge

Equip students with necessary and

important skills based on Educational
Emphases
e.g: Entrepreneurship, Values and
Citizenship