An inevitable goal and change will always be present
Passing different subjects and graduating does not guarantee becoming successful
Preparation for real life endeavors
May start in the classroom, but not necessarily end there
Freedom in the classroom
Choice of what to learn
How to use such learning in real life situations
Good learning environment where student needs are met
Value and reason for learning
Tips to Become a Better Student
1. Prepare before going to school
2. Use different resources
3. Be critical and make learning personal
4. Ask for help
5. Do other things
Brain
Coordinates all of our body's functions, including our ability to learn. It weighs around 1.4kg (3 pounds)
Neuroplasticity
The brain's remarkable ability to change and adapt due to experience
Stages of Memory
Sensory memory
Short-term memory
Long-term memory
Encoding
Transforms sensory data into a form of mental representation
Storage
Keeps encoded information in memory
Retrieval
Pulls out or use information stored in memory
Metacognition
Involves awareness and control of one's own cognitive processes
Self-regulated learning
Essential components of effective learning processes
Cognition
Refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, organizing, and using knowledge
Motivation
Refers to the drive or desire to engage in learning activities and achieve goals
Goal
A desired result that you envision and then plan and commit to achieve
Step Process for Setting Goals
1. Set a goal
2. Devise a plan of action
3. Follow your plan to your goal
4. Reset goals
Self-Efficacy
An individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments
Sources of Self-Efficacy
Performance experience
Vicarious experience
Social persuasion
Imaginal experience
Physical and emotional states
Fixed Mindset
Assumes that our character, intelligence, and creative ability are static givens which we can't change in any meaningful way
Growth Mindset
Thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities
Locke's Goal-Setting Theory
Gave us the blueprint for modern workplace motivation by making the direct relationship between goals, productivity and employee engagement both clear, and actionable
Locke and Latham's five principles of effective goal setting
Clarity
Challenge
Commitment
Feedback
Complexity
Stress
Your body's reaction to the demands of the world
Stressors
Events or conditions in your surroundings that may trigger stress
External Stressors
Major life changes
Environment
Unpredictable events
Workplace/school
Social life
Internal Stressors
Fears
Uncertainty and lack of control
Beliefs
We have the ability to control our thoughts
Our fears, attitudes, and expectations have been our companions for a long time and it often takes some effort to change them
Recognizing a problem is the first step toward solving it
Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Take care of yourself
Talk to others
Avoid drugs and alcohol
Take a break
Recognize when you need more help
The Department of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization, is jointly raising awareness on the importance of Public Mental Health, especially amidst the COVID – 19 pandemic
Globally, the most vulnerable population is those aged 15 – 29. Mental Health-Related deaths are also the second leading cause of fatalities in this age group
Most times, Filipinos do not feel comfortable sharing their mental health challenges for fear of alienation or prejudice