Four Pillars of Education: Extent of Realization as Manifestation of Learning

Abstract

Education is absolutely beneficial for society on the whole. It is a life-long process for each person that needs to be reinforced throughout life. Today in the 21st century, we live and work in a changing world. New laws have introduced that lead to the introduction of new policies. New ideas and approaches emerge. New problems arise and new solutions are sought. The world of work is, therefore, a constantly moving and evolving one. What this means, then, is that, if we are not constantly learning as we go about our day-to-day business, then each day we are getting further and further out of touch with the demands of the modern working. Philippine education is strongly viewed as a pillar of national development and a primary avenue for social and economic mobility. It has undergone several stages of development from the pre-Spanish time to the present. The research aimed to determine the perception of graduating students of Lorma Special Science High School as regards to the extent of realization of the four pillars of education as manifestations of learning. The researchers made use of descriptive methods in the conduct of the study. The respondents of the study include all 98 graduating students of Lorma Special Science High School, Urbiztondo San Juan, La Union of the school year 2014 to 2015. A questionnaire based on the different criteria and competencies in achieving and realizing the Four Pillars of Education by Jacques Delors was used to gather the data. The data were gathered and tabulated after which analyzed and interpreted, using the weighted mean as well as one-factor ANOVA without replication. The researchers concluded that the four pillars of education are realized by the respondents. It was also shown that there are points of emphasis in each pillar that need to be considered and reviewed by the institution. The researchers also came up with further recommendations for each pillar where the school can bank on coming up with their educational programs and planning.