Lesson 2: Developing The Whole Person PDF

LESSON 2: DEVELOPING THE WHOLE PERSON ON HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Holistic development refers to the “process of self-actualization and learning that combines an individual’s mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth.” The Aspects of Holistic Devel...

LESSON 2: DEVELOPING THE WHOLE PERSON ON HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Holistic development refers to the “process of self-actualization and learning that combines an individual’s mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth.” The Aspects of Holistic Development 1. PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT A person experiences various body changes such as rapid body growth, hair growth, and muscle modification in some parts of the body. Physical health is critical for overall well-being and can be affected by: Lifestyle: diet, level of physical activity, and behavior (eating unhealthy foods); Human biology: a person’s genetics and physiology may make it easier or harder to achieve good physical health; Environment: our surroundings and exposure to factors such as sunlight or toxic substances; and Healthcare service: good healthcare can help prevent illness, as well as to detect and treat illness. The Aspects of Holistic Development 2. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT Is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.  The Aspects of Holistic Development 2. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT Mental abilities are developed by engaging in intellectual pursuits such as studies, work, and figuring out how best to deal with challenges—thinking, planning, organizing, evaluating, and maximizing cognitive abilities. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Jean Piaget’s theory is the principle that cognitive development occurs in a series of four distinct, universal stages, each characterized by increasingly sophisticated and abstract levels of thought. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development 1. Sensorimotor Stage (birth to 2yrs old) Infants were dependent on their senses and their physical abilities to understand their world. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development 2. Pre-operational Stage (2 to 7 yrs old) During this stage, children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development 3. Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 yrs old) A child is capable of performing a variety of mental operations and thoughts using concrete concepts. 5g 5g 10 g 10 g Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development 4. Formal Operational Stage (12 to adulthood) They gain the ability to think in an abstract manner by manipulating ideas in their head, without any dependence on concrete manipulation. Example: If Kelly is taller than Ali and Ali is taller than Jo, who is the tallest? The Aspects of Holistic Development 3. PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT These changes in the emotions, feelings, moods, and manner of thinking of a person. The Aspects of Holistic Development 4. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Refers to the process by which a child learns to interact with others around them. Why is social development important? Social development can impact many other forms of development a person experiences. Healthy social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other people. Healthy social development can help you: Develop Communication Skills. Build self-esteem. Strengthen learning skills. Resolve conflicts. Establish a positive attitude.  Erikson’s Stages of Social Development 1. Trust vs. Mistrust (infant – 18 months) 2. Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (18mos – 3yrs) 3. Initiative vs. Guilt (3 – 5 yrs) 4. Industry vs. Inferiority (5 – 13 yrs) 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion (13 – 21 yrs) 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation (21 – 39 yrs) 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation (40 – 65 yrs) 8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair (65 and older) The Aspects of Holistic Development 5. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Adolescents begin to have interest in spiritual concerns. They start pondering on questions concerning existence, essence, spirituality, religion and God. ON BECOMING SPIRITUALLY DEVELOPED 1. View things optimistically through faith 2. Believe in the power of faith 3. Recognize your worth as God’s child 4. Believe that all things work together for good 5. Know your true worth 6. Bring out the best in you 7. Live out your real reason for being ON BECOMING SPIRITUALLY DEVELOPED 8. Let Him have all your worries and cares 9. Don’t allow your self-esteem to be wounded 10. Use your hands for honest works 11. Remember that faith endures 12. See God through the things He made 13. Believe that God is good 14. Keep in mind that God created you home ON BECOMING SPIRITUALLY DEVELOPED 15. Always remember that you are chosen by God 16. Strengthen your faith 17. Be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God 18. Do not allow yourself to be spiritually offended 19. Seek God 20. Have faith in Him ON BECOMING SPIRITUALLY DEVELOPED 21. Pray to Him 22. Ask God for what you need 23. Read God’s message through your experience 24. Consult the Holy Scriptures 25. Listen to God’s messengers 26. Remember that your life is in God’s hands 27. Examine your ways and turn back to Him ON BECOMING SPIRITUALLY DEVELOPED 28. Know how to respond to His message in the right way 29.Present your requests to God 30.Do not give up 31.Have faith that you will receive what you ask in prayer 32.Obey His commands and do what pleases Him 33.Heed God’s call 34.Listen to His Son Group Performance Task: Personal Development Advocacy Instruction: Create a video clip for advocacy about the importance of developing the whole of oneself focused on the five areas of personal development. Then, post it on your social media account to inform them of the significance of this developmental changes in one’s life.