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Module 4: Development of Self-

Awareness and Coping
Skills

Module Map

Development of Self-Awareness
and Coping Skills

Breast Self- Vision Scoliosis Test,

Height and Hearing Test
Examination Screening Health and
Weight
Dental Exam
Measurement

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Growth and Development: Lesson

Development of Self-Awareness 5
and Coping Skills

| EXPLORE

Learning Objectives

At the end of this period, I can:

 Apply coping skills in dealing with health concerns during adolescence

ACTIVITY 1: I AM CHANGING

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the diagram with the different changes that may happen to an adolescent
for each of the given dimensions.

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The next activity will introduce you to the next level of learning about applying coping
skills in life.

Story of Us
Read the short conversation and answer the questions that follow.

One afternoon, a grade 7 student was looking for her friend Aida. She looked for her all
over the school compound and saw Aida sitting alone on a bench at the back of the school Mini
Park.

Liza: Hi! I’ve been looking for you since this morning. Why are you sad and alone?
Aida: Some of my classmates are teasing me because of how I look. They say I’m dark and
ugly.
Liza: Don’t mind them, Aida. Don’t feel sad about your looks. Focus on your talents and be
thankful for what God has given you. Your family and friends love you because you are a good
person. I’m here for you. Come! I’ll help you. Let us inform our class adviser about this.
Aida: Thank you Liza. You are a true friend.

ACTIVITY 2: TRY TO REFLECT!

DIRECTIONS: After reading the dialogue, answer the following questions.

1. How do I feel after reading the conversation?

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2. What is the message of the text for me?
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3. Do I have a friend?
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4. Was there a time when I consulted a friend?
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5. How did he/she help me solve my concern/problem?
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6. Is a friend important to me?
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| FIRM-UP

As you grow, an adolescent like you may experience different changes:physically,

emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually. These changes may bring stress and anxiety if
you do not know how to handle and cope with them.
Here are some of the coping strategies that you can use in ordinary life situations. Study
the following coping techniques and see how you can practice them:

Positive Problem-Solving Strategies

1. Be careful and study your action.
2. Make a plan of action.
3. Look at the problem as a challenge.
4. Be creative in solving the problem.
5. Come up with the different solutions to the
problem.

Support-Seeking Strategies
1. Talk to a friend who can do something
about it.
2. Ask advice from responsible family
members/relatives.
3. Talk to someone to find out more about the
problem.
4. Look for someone who will sympathize with
you.
5. Seek professional help.

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Positive-reframing Strategies
Self-Talk is a way to help you change your
thoughts. Here are some self-talk statements
that you can use as coping skill. These
statements are useful when you are
under stress or facing a challenge
/problem:

1. When you are preparing for a stressful situation, you can use any of these statements:

• I know I can do it.

• It’s easier once I get started.
• What exactly do I have to do?
• Tomorrow I will be through it.
• I have succeeded with this before.
• I won’t entertain negative thoughts.

2. When you are facing the challenge/problem:

• I can do this.
• I can only do my best.
• I can ask somebody for help.
• If I get nervous, I’ll take a deep breath.
• If I feel tense, I’ll do my coping exercise.
• It’s OK to make mistakes; no one is perfect.
• I won’t rush. I will take it slowly step by step.
• Relax! It will end.
• Take a deep breath.
• Lord/Allah, help me!
• I can always call someone.

3. When you are coping with fear:

• I’ll survive this.
• Take a deep breath.
• Lord/Allah, help me!
• I can always call someone.

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4. Self-Congratulations:
• I did it!
• I did it well!
• Next time, I don’t have to worry much.
• I’ve got to tell this to _______.

5. Affirmation:
• I start the day with a peaceful thought.
• Everyday in every way, I grow stronger and stronger.

In this section, you have learned the development of self-awareness and coping
skills. After learning, you are now ready for the next activity.

ACTIVITY 3: PROBLEM SOLVED!

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the table with the different problems that you experienced. State
your idea/s about the problem and the plans that led to possible solutions. First one is done for
you.
PROBLEMS IDEA PLANS/ACTIONS SOLUTIONS
Oily face My classmates Sought help Consulted an
avoided me Expert
because of my
face.

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ACTIVITY 4: BE POSITIVE!
DIRECTIONS: Complete the chart with positive expressions which will help you cope with the
negative thoughts or situations that you may face as an adolescent. Choose from the given
expressions inside the box. The first one is done for you.
A. I know I can do it.
B. I will take it slowly step by step.
C. I can ask somebody for help.
D. I am a unique creation of God.
E. It’s OK to make mistakes; no one is perfect.

NEGATIVE THOUGHTS POSITIVE THOUGHTS

I am ugly and people do not like me. D. I am a unique creation of God.
I am nervous. I don’t think I’ll make it
to the finals.
The procedures are difficult and
complicated.
I cannot do my reaction paper alone. I
need help.
My group got a low score in our
performance today. It’s my fault. I
made a wrong choice of answer.

In this section, you have acquired the development of self-awareness and coping
skills. In the next section, you will have a closer look of what you have learned.

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|DEEPEN

In the previous lesson, you have learned about the development of self-
awareness and coping skills.

In this section, your goal is to have a deeper understanding of what you have
learned.

ACTIVITY 1: MAKE A WISH

DIRECTIONS: Try to recall and reflect on the different struggles that you are facing right now.
Using the fruits of the Wishing Tree below, list down the different things that you wanted very
much to do, to be, or have for a long time. Are you ready now to do your wish list?

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ACTIVITY 2: THROW IT ALL AWAY!

DIRECTIONS: Below is a Worry Bin. Write down all your worries and doubts to the scroll
paper and put them inside the Worry Bin.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the given article. Then answer the

questions that follow.
The Five Dimensions of Holistic Health
QUESTION: How can one manage adolescents' health concerns and
challenges of growth and development?
YOUR CLAIM:

Cite from the article two pieces of evidence that support your
claim:

EVIDENCE 1: (Rewrite answer for evidence 1)

EVIDENCE 2: (Rewrite answer for evidence 2)

EVIDENCE 3: (Answer this)

Explain how your pieces of evidence support your claim.

(Answer this)

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REASONING: (Answer this)

After answering the C-E-R Table, fill out the GG Table with the necessary information
needed in Text 1. Leave Texts 2 and 3, because you will be completing it on the next modules.

Essential Question Text 1 Text 2 Text 3

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1. How do you
understand the
importance of five
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health? your bad habits in need to learn
terms of your health holistically?
and well-being?

Answer Answer Answer

(Rewrite answer for (Rewrite answer for (Answer this)
evidence 1) evidence 2)

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Supporting Text Supporting Text Supporting Text

(Rewrite answer for (Rewrite answer for (Answer this
evidence 1) evidence 2)

Reason Reason Reason

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evidence 1) evidence 2)

Common Ideas in (Answer this)

Reason:

Enduring (Answer this)

Understanding/
Generalization

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Take note of these C-E-R questions, so at the end of this quarter, you will be able to prompt for
generalization.
C-E-R Questions:
1. How do you understand the importance of five dimensions of holistic health?
2. How do you change your bad habits in terms of your health and well-being?
3. Why do children need to learn holistically?

EQ: How can one manage adolescents' health concerns and challenges of growth and
development?

Promtp for Generalization:

1. How do you understand the importance of five dimensions of holistic health?
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2. How do you change your bad habits in terms of your health and well-being?
_______________________________________________________________________
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3. Why do children need to learn holistically?

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In this section, you have understood the development of

self-awareness and coping skills.

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|TRANSFER

Your goal in this section is to apply your learning about the development of self-
awareness and coping skills.

One way to feel better when you are down is to remember the people who made
you smile and laugh aloud. This activity will help you show appreciation to them.

SMALL TASK: A PAGE FOR YOU!

DIRECTIONS: Write a letter to someone in your family or community who has been nice
to you. Write down all the good things you wish for him/her.

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Congratulations! You have used your understanding and learning to

accomplish the task assigned to you. How did you find you performance task?
How did this help you see the real world with the use of the topic?
Summary and Closure

In today’s lesson, we have known and understood about the development of self-awareness
and coping skills.

Were you able to do these tasks? Check the space that shows your answer.

With Easily Very well

difficulty
1. Apply coping skills in dealing with health
concerns during adolescence

References:

Angelina A. Mojica, Rodelia Natividad Tangco (2015).

Honing Your Skills Through MAPEH 7. Dalandanan, Valenzuela City: JO-ES
Publishing House, Inc.

Ferdilyn C. Lacia, Eduardo V. Cipriano, Ma. Karina Melody Zabala-Hernandez, et., al. (2018)
The 21st Century MAPEH in ACTION 7. Manila, Philippines: REX Book Store

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