Learn to Learn: 8 Essential Lessons for Middle School Success

Author: Zheng Xinrong, Bu Wei, et al
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Learning to coexist is not just about learning a social relationship; it also means harmonious integration between humans and nature. From China's ancient philosophical tradition of "unity between heaven and humanity" to the contemporary global advocacy of "environmental protection" and "sustainable development," all point to the importance of learning to coexist with nature. This learning, like other forms of learning, involves acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. In the era of the knowledge economy, lifelong learning is essential for everyone. What to learn? How to learn? The International 21st Century Education Commission solemnly proposes the four pillars of 21st-century education: Learning to know, Learning to do, Learning to live together, and Learning to be. This book tells you how to learn to live together. Learning to live together is primarily not about learning from books; one of its most effective ways is to engage in social activities with a shared goal, learning to find new identities and establish new consensus through various "" (harmonization), and gaining practical experience from it. Therefore, schools and society should provide more time and opportunities for students to participate in cooperative activities from a young age, including sports, arts, and social volunteer work.