4.1. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow: Pillars of Education The competencies above can be grouped under the four pillars of education. They are: learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together

### 4.1.1 Mention any five (5) skills that are aligned with learning to be pillars of education. 1. **Self-awareness** - Understanding one's values, beliefs, and emotions. 2. **Critical thinking** - The ability to analyze situations and make reasoned judgments. 3. **Emotional intelligence** - The capacity to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and those of others. 4. **Resilience** - The ability to adapt to challenges and bounce back from setbacks. 5. **Ethical reasoning** - The skill of making decisions based on ethical principles and understanding the implications of those decisions for oneself and others. ### 4.1.2 Environmental education theme and application of the 21st Century Sustainability Competencies Environmental education theme: **Sustainable Urban Living** | 21st Century Competencies | Sustainability | Application of the 21st Century Sustainability Competencies | |---------------------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | a. **Collaborative Problem Solving** | Developing solutions for urban sustainability challenges (such as waste management, green spaces) | (1) Group projects to redesign a local park using sustainable practices. (2) Working in teams to create campaigns promoting recycling in the community. | | b. **Systems Thinking** | Understanding the interconnections within urban ecosystems | (1) Mapping out the local ecosystem to illustrate interactions between environment, economy, and society. (2) Creating presentations on how urban development affects biodiversity. | | c. **Critical Thinking** | Evaluating the impact of individual actions on urban sustainability | (1) Analyzing case studies of cities that have implemented sustainable practices. (2) Debating the pros and cons of urban expansion vs. preservation of natural areas. | | d. **Future Thinking** | Envisioning sustainable futures in urban development | (1) Imagining and designing what a sustainable city will look like in 20 years. (2) Role-playing as city planners to create policies that promote sustainability. | | e. **Communication** | Raising awareness about sustainable living in urban areas | (1) Developing a social media campaign to inform others about sustainable practices. (2) Writing articles or blogs on ways to live sustainably in cities and presenting them to the class. | ### Explanation of the Table In this approach, the selected environmental education theme of "Sustainable Urban Living" will serve as a context for applying 21st-century Sustainability Competencies. Each competency focuses on equipping students with skills that are not only relevant to environmental education but also necessary for addressing global sustainability challenges effectively.