Developing The Whole

Person
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Holistic
Development
- improvement and
enhancement of an
individual’s totality as a
person by looking on
the different aspect of
one’s individuality.
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All other things equal, individuals

Intellectual have the ability and even the skills to
Development learn.

However, their innate capacity allows

them to acquire and imbibe more
from their external environment.

These learnings whether significant or

“Even a fool who keeps not become a basis for evaluating,
silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, analyzing, and making decisions
he is deemed intelligent” pertinent to their everyday dilemmas.
– Proverbs 17:28
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consist of the
componential
(academic),
Intelligence is... experiential
and contextual
intelligence.
Thurstone
(1938)
“I know that I
“the true sign am intelligent,
of intelligence because I
is not know that I
knowledge but know nothing”
imagination” – Socrates
– Einstein
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- Global capacity
To act purposely,
INTELLIGENCE
to think rationally,
(Sternberg 2004) and deal effectively with the
immediate environment.
Involves reasoning,
problem solving ability,
knowledge, memory and
successful adaptation to one’s
surrounding.
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Psychosocial Development
The totality of an individual emphasized on
the influence of the society on the
developing individual.
“Every uniqueness is a result of an
individuals relationship with the significant
others as he goes along performing his
everyday task.”
How you relate with people show his degree
of social health.- E. Erikson (1902-1924)
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Agencies of Socialization
Family School

Peers Church

Social Media /
Government
Mass Media
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Physical Physique, Body and health are

Development significant areas in assessing
the over-all characteristics of a
person.

Our image is a reflection of our

lifestyle and the kind of lives we
lead.
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Moral Aspect of
Development
One’s behaviour is determined by his mind which in
turn in motivated by his ‘spirit’.
Every decision that we make holds us liable. Its
consequences are our responsibility.

“with Great Powers

comes Great Responsibility.”
- Spiderman
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Factors that affect the process of decision-making:

Morality Values

distinguish what
is right
and what is wrong.
Latin – ‘moralitas’
= manner, character, and
proper behaviour
It is the differentiation of
intentions, decisions, and
actions
is the worth that we
assign to things, entities
that are considered to be
important.
Deep seated and remain
constant over time
Product of socialization
process
 Values
Filipino Loyalty
Unique Values Sincerity
Kindness
Responsible
Compassion
Respectful
Courage
Pakikisama Inculcate...
Perseverance
Bayanihan Resourcefulness
Cheerfulness
Independence
Optimism
Creativity
Respect
Dynamism
Volunteerism
Integrity
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Reference:
Personal Development : Theory and
Practices
by Ethel Magalona & Evelyn
Salting-Sadsad

Prepared by:
Ms. Jasper S. Cruz