Developing Efficient

Learning
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CENTRAL QUESTION

Why is the brain considered

one of the essential organs of
the human body?
Lesson 01
Brain Power

Unit 6| Developing Efficient Learning

Personal Development

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ACTIVATION

Simon Says: Train Your Brain!

Do you know how to follow instructions?

We will see how well you can.

Now, stand up!

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Simon Says: Train Your Brain!

Instructions:

1. Assign a class representative who will act as "Simon."

2. “Simon” will give orders.
3. The rest of the class should follow the given orders,
but only if Simon begins them with "Simon says. . ."

Ready? Let’s start!

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Simon Says

Jump!

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Simon says…

Exchange seats with your friend!

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Simon says…

Turn your things upside down!

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Simon says…

Greet your seatmates and

ask them how they are doing.

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Wow! That was impressive.

Now we know who follows instructions carefully!

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The Human Brain
● The brain has always been a
fascinating body part. It is a
delicate, gel-like organ that is
considered as the most
powerful part of the human
body.

● The study of the brain made it

easier for people to understand
how it connects bodily
functions together and how it
affects your cognitive abilities
and behavior.
The Parts of the Brain

● Forebrain: This is considered the

biggest part of the brain. It mostly
consists of the cerebrum.

● Midbrain: This part is found

between the forebrain and the
hindbrain. It is responsible for eye
movement and auditory information.

● Hindbrain: This part is composed of

the cerebellum, pons, and medulla
oblongata.
The Four Lobes of the Brain
The Four Lobes of the Brain

This region is responsible for the higher-level thinking processes

Frontal Lobe like problem solving, learning, and organizing.

Parietal Lobe This region integrates sensory data like touch, pain, pressure,
and temperature.

Temporal Lobe This region’s main function is to process auditory signals and
information. It is an important component in understanding
language.
Occipital Lobe This region processes visual information, including the detection
and identification of colors, movement, and other visual
stimuli.
The Left and Right Sides of the Brain

● Tiny bits of information are gathered and processed in a

Left Brain linear or lateral way.
● It easily understands symbols.
● It applies logic in solving problems by integrating different
bits of information.
● Verbal thinking is dominant.

● It organizes information as a whole and not in small pieces.

Right Brain ● It prefers concrete objects rather than symbols.
● It makes use of intuition in problem solving.
● Visual thinking is dominant.
The Whole Brain Theory

Another theory or model about thinking styles is the

Whole Brain Thinking Model made by Ned Herrmann.
He was General Electric’s head of the Management
Development department when he created this model.
With the use of brain studies made by himself and
other specialists, he discovered that four patterns
were used by the brain in terms of perceiving and
processing data. This finding brought forth The Whole
Brain Model which identified and described the four
modes of thinking styles.
The Whole Brain Theory

Figure 1. The Four Quadrants of the Whole Brain Thinking

The Whole Brain Theory

Quadrant A (Analytical Thinking). People who use this mode

of thinking like to read textbooks, collect data, listen to
informative lectures or talks, make use of criteria or facts when
evaluating ideas or situations and apply logical reasoning.

Quadrant B (Practical Thinking). People who use this style

prefer detailed instructions, make use of time management,
follow directions easily, observe schedule and plan and
organize activities.
The Whole Brain Theory

Quadrant C (Relational Thinking). People who use this

model like to find meaning in what they do. They are
cooperative, like to listen and share ideas, and prefer win-win
situations.

Quadrant D (Experimental Thinking). People who use this

style look at the whole picture and not at the details. They like
brainstorming and they take initiative in doing things. They are
not afraid to ask “What if” questions, and they like simulations.
Focusing on the
Psychological
Health
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CENTRAL QUESTION

How do you take care of

your psychological well-
being?
Mental Health Check and Dangers

Unit 7|Focusing on the Psychological Health

Personal Development

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The Risk Factors that
Affect Mental Health

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The Risk Factors That Affect Mental Health

● It happens when your perceived peers

have declined or accepted you because
of your beliefs, behavior, attitude,
Peer Rejection physical features, or other
characteristics. In some studies, peer
rejection may lead to loneliness,
delinquency, and acts of violence
or aggression.
The Risk Factors That Affect Mental Health

● Bullying has two components: (1) imbalance of power, and

(2) repetition. Below are the kinds of bullying:
a. Verbal bullying – It involves using spoken or written
words.
b. Social bullying – It involves damaging or inflicting
Bullying harm towards a person’s social relationship or
reputation.
c. Physical bullying – It involves inflicting physical
pain or damaging possessions of a person.
d. Cyberbullying – It is the type of bullying that takes
place on social networks.
The Risk Factors That Affect Mental Health

Adverse
● refer to verbal and physical abuse
Traumatic Events
that you encountered during
in Childhood
childhood.
The Risk Factors That Affect Mental Health

Death of ● It can affect you in various

Someone Close psychological aspects.
to You
The Risk Factors That Affect Mental Health

● Financial difficulties, nutrition,

education, and the ability to
Socioeconomic
afford treatment and medication
Factors
Mental Health Check and Dangers

Signs of poor mental health:

● personality changes
● emotional changes
● social withdrawal and isolation
● lack of self-care
● problem with sleep
● risky behaviors
● sense of hopelessness or feeling overwhelmed
● decline in academic performance
Some Tips on Addressing Mental Health Concerns

understanding mental health

having good communication
disorders

Being sensitive and attentive to

others
 Happy Pill
Instructions: Make a diagram of the following:
a. things that make them happy
b. things that make them feel that they are at their best.
Psychological Conditions That Adolescents Are Prone to and
Their General Descriptions

● It is a mood disorder clinically referred to as

"depressive disorder.
Depression ● It is a combination of persistent feelings of sadness,
worthlessness, and the lack of desire to engage in
activities that are previously rewarding to the person.
Psychological Conditions That Adolescents Are Prone to and
Their General Descriptions

● In anxiety disorders, the nervousness you feel

in the presence of fear or apprehension is
not proportional to the situation at hand.

Anxiety Disorder ● Anxiety manifests in different ways. As a result, the

classification of anxiety disorders depends on the degree
and manner they manifest.
Psychological Conditions Common among Adolescents

Substance-Related
● This refers to the abuse of and dependence on any
and Addictive substance.
Disorders ● Commonly abused substances are alcohol, tobacco,
and methamphetamine.
Keeping Your Mental Health in Mind

Four areas to look after in physical health

Look after Physical ● moving

Health ● eating
● avoiding drugs and alcohol
● sleeping
Keeping Your Mental Health in Mind

Five exercises to boost self-esteem

● Practice self-affirmations everyday.

● Avoid hollow positive affirmations.
Improve Self-Esteem ● Identify your areas of strength and competency.
● Show your abilities.
● Accept positive feedback.
Keeping Your Mental Health in Mind

Generate Positive ● One way of achieving a high level of mental health

Thoughts is thinking positively.

Cope with New ● Our lives differ from day to day. The world is
Situations constantly changing.
Keeping Your Mental Health in Mind

Things to consider in building positive relationships

Build Positive
● Spend quality time with people you love.
Relationships ● Do volunteer work.
● Find peer support.

● This allows you to rest and take a break from your

Find Time for daily responsibilities.
Yourself ● Some examples are starting meditation and finding
a new hobby.