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.