Learnings Chapter 3 If education is the foundation of our future, then learning is what gives that future form. This chapter explores young people’s perceptions and aspirations on the topic of learning—the skills that they want to acquire to navigate tomorrow’s world. The very nature of learning creates a clear dichotomy, but one that is often a source of confusion: the opposition between school, with its structured institutional framework, and life, with its informal, spontaneous learning. Read more Read more If education is the foundation of our future, then learning is what gives that future form. This chapter explores young people’s perceptions and aspirations on the topic of learning—the skills that they want to acquire to navigate tomorrow’s world. The very nature of learning creates a clear dichotomy, but one that is often a source of confusion: the opposition between school, with its structured institutional framework, and life, with its informal, spontaneous learning. Seen through this lens, the question of what skills are required is particularly important. Surprisingly, question 9 highlights young people’s keen interest in learning about values and virtues, which far outstrips their interest in learning simple practical life skills. These values, from integrity to empathy, are seen as essential tools for building a fairer, more sustainable society. Question 10, meanwhile, sets out a more nuanced vision of learning, where the importance of experience coexists with that of more traditional skills. This chapter will explore this tension, which reflects a desire among young people to combine formal education with lessons learned from life for a more holistic education in keeping with the challenges of the future.