TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODULE 1: The Self during Adolescence    

Lesson 1: What is the self? Who am I? 

  
Perspectives of Self 
Actual Self vs. Ideal Self 
Self-image, Identity, and Self-concept 
Influences 

Lesson 2: What is adolescence? What happens during this period?   

Developmental Period 
Classification of Developmental Periods 
Holistic Development 

Lesson 3: What are the processes involved in development?   

Biological Processes 
Cognitive Processes 
Socioemotional Processes 
Psychosocial Development 
Connecting biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes 

Lesson 4: What are the challenges and issues during adolescence?   

Physical Changes 
Cognitive & Emotional Functioning 
Health 
School and Peers 

 
MODULE 2: ASPECTS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lesson 5: What is stress? How do I cope with stress?     

Definition of Stress  
The Body’s Response to Stress  
Perception of Stress  
Stress Management Techniques  
 
Lesson 6: How does the brain work?

The Cells of the Nervous System  

The Central and Peripheral Nervous System  
The Major Parts of the Brain and its Functions  
Brain Lateralization
 
Lesson 7: How to maintain and promote mental health?  

Well-being and Mental Health  

Psychological Disorders   
Self-Care  
When to Seek Professional Help
 
Lesson 8: How to manage emotions?

Emotions and its Expression   

Emotional Intelligence  
Emotional Regulation

 
MODULE 3: BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS 
 
Lesson 9:  What makes us like and love someone?

Personal Relationships 
Friendships 
Peers  
Attraction, Love And Commitment 
Ways To Strengthen And Be Responsible In Relationships 
Strengthening Relationships And Being Responsible In Keeping It 
Handling Difficult Relationships 
 
Lesson 10:  How do we relate with other people?

Various Roles of Individuals in Society 

Family Roles 
Other Roles in the Community 
Social Influence, Group Leadership & Followership 
Perceptions of Filipino Relationships 
 
Lesson 11: Family Structure and Legacies

Family and Its Structures 

Structure and Care in the Family 
Filipino Family Values as Legacy 
How Family Helps Shape an Individual 
Developing Care Within a Family  
 
 
MODULE 4: CAREER DEVELOPMENT 
 
Lesson 12: What is a career?

Understanding Career Concepts and Life Goals in Career Planning   

Career Development Matters 
Personal Factors Influencing Career Choices   
Pesonal Goals and Careers 
 
Lesson 13: How to plan for a career?

External Factors Influencing Career Choices   

Career Options and Choices   
Preparations in Career  
 
Lesson 14: What insights do you have about personal development?

Appraising One’s Personal Development   

Personal Development and its Importance to Career Decisions  
Visualizing One’s Personal Development