Developing-the-Whole-Person W3

Page 1: Understanding "Whole Person"

• The term "whole person" refers to the comprehensive development of an individual, incorporating various dimensions of life such as emotional, physical, intellectual, and social aspects.

Page 2: Objectives

• Objective A: Discuss how physiological, cognitive, psychological, spiritual, and social development interrelate to influence thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

• Objective B: Assess your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

• Objective C: Illustrate the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through real-life examples.

Page 3: Developing the Whole Person

• Emphasis is placed on nurturing all aspects of a person's development to ensure they are well-rounded individuals.

Page 4: Holistic Development

• Definition: Holistic development encompasses the growth of intellectual, mental, physical, emotional, and social abilities in children, equipping them to handle everyday life challenges.

Page 5: Mind and Body Dualism of Descartes

• Dualism: The belief that mind and body are distinct and separable.

• Western Philosophy: Often regards duality as rigid opposites (e.g., good/bad, mind/body).

• Eastern Philosophy: Views duality as a dynamic interaction, similar to the yin-yang concept, which promotes balance and transformation between opposites.

Page 6: Holism and Gestalt

• Highlight the importance of viewing things as wholes rather than just the sum of their parts.

Page 7: Definition of Holism and Gestalt

• Holism: A principle stating that natural wholes are greater than the sum of their parts.

  • Quote by Gen. Jan C. Smuts (2018) on holism.

• Gestalt: Refers to something made of many parts that forms a unified whole, emphasizing character beyond the individual components.

Page 8: Various Aspects of Holistic Development

• Discussion on the different facets that contribute to holistic development in individuals.

• Aspects include: Physical, Psychological, Spiritual, Cognitive, Social attributes.

Page 9: Components of Holistic Development

• Physical Attributes: Involves the five senses and bodily health.

• Psychological Attributes: Includes consciousness, values, and beliefs guiding a person's life.

• Cognitive Functions: Involves thinking processes like reasoning and analyzing.

• Social Interaction: How an individual engages with others in their environment.

Page 10-12: Case Study of Therese

• Context: Therese's experience prior to her final exams leads to physical and emotional distress due to lack of sleep.

• Physical Symptoms: Drowsiness, headache, tension, irritability.

• Behavioral Impact: Affects her interaction with family and peers; noticeable mood changes and withdrawal.

• Coping Mechanisms: Attempts to manage stress through prayer and caffeine but struggles to regain normalcy before exams.

Page 13: Analyze and Reflect

• Encouragement to analyze one's feelings and reactions in stressful situations and the resulting impact on behavior and relations.

Page 14: Human Drives and Affect

• Distinction between biological drives (e.g., hunger, thirst) and affective experiences (emotions, moods).

Page 15: Emotions and Feelings

• Noting the differences between feelings and emotions—important for understanding personal experiences.

Page 16: Emotions Defined

• Origin of the term "emotion" from Latin meaning to move or be upset.

• Consideration of emotions as physical reactions triggered by stimuli.

Page 17: Basic Emotions

• Six Basic Emotions: Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, Surprise, Anger.

• Four Basic Emotions (2014): Capture a more simplified categorization of emotional experiences.

Page 18-20: Attitudes and Behaviors

• Attitude: Reflects a person's thoughts, feelings, and emotions regarding another person, idea, or situation.

• Behavior: Visible manifestation of an individual’s attitude in various contexts.

Page 21: Activity Overview

• Instructions for creating Venn Diagrams comparing emotions vs. feelings and attitudes vs. behaviors.

• Assessment criteria for accuracy and completeness of the concepts represented.