GEd101

UNDERSTANDING
THE SELF

By: Ms. Arah De Sagun-Alcantara

BSU-PB (CABEIHM)
Lecturer III
WEEK 15-17: MANAGING AND CARING FOR THE SELF
WEEK 15: LEARNING TO BE A BETTER STUDENT

HOW LEARNING
HAPPENS IN THE HUMAN
BRAIN?
 Learning in the human brain occurs through the formation and
strengthening of neural connections. When we encounter new
information or experiences, our senses process and transmit it to the
brain, where neurons communicate via electrical signals and
neurotransmitters. Through neuroplasticity, the brain adapts by
creating new connections or reorganizing existing ones. Repetition
and practice strengthen these pathways, a process known as
long-term potentiation, making it easier to recall or apply learned
information. As information moves from short-term to long-term
memory, attention and meaningful engagement play a key role.
Feedback and reinforcement further solidify learning by linking
actions to outcomes.
METACOGNITION AND STUDY
STRATEGIES
 WHAT IS
METACOGNITION?
 META – beyond
COGNITION – thinking
METACOGNITION = beyond thinking/
“thinking about your own thinking”

It was termed by American developmental

psychologist John H. Flavell
METACOGNITION

It is a person’s awareness of ones

thoughts and one’s ability to control it.
Metacognition is a higher order
thinking which control the cognitive
process involved in the learning
process.
 2 Components of Metacognition:

KNOWLEDGE REGULATION
the learner’s awareness the learner’s ability to
of one’s ability to observe one’s method of
understand and learn thinking, planning,
concepts, and knowledge evaluate the
about one’s learning effectiveness of the own
strategies learning strategies and
identifying the outcomes
 3 Types of
Metacognitive
knowledge:

Declarative Procedural Conditional

knowledge knowledge knowledge

Person knowledge Conditional knowledge

- It is the understanding of is the person’s ability to use
ones capacities. It is one’s Task knowledge strategies to acquire
subjective assessment It is the person’s awareness information, learn new skills
of one’s knowledge and or understand concepts. It
assessment whether a task also refers to one’s ability to
is easy or difficult. cope or adapt other
strategies to different
situations.
METACOGNITIVE REGULATION

It is the person’s ability to monitor and

assess their knowledge. Monitoring
involves observing one’s knowledge and
assess whether one did well or not. A
person may also evaluate the outcome or
output of one’s knowledge and distinguish
whether such outcome is what the person
expected and whether it can be improved.
 Metacognition has an important role in
acquiring knowledge or skill therefore it is
important to teach learners metacognitive
control. Metacognitive strategies can be
taught and learned gradually. Teaching
students self-evaluation skills help facilitate
learning.
Metacognitive Study Skills and Strategies
•Listening to your own thoughts by speaking clearly
•Self-monitoring
•Reflection
•Awareness of rubrics
•Self-tests
•Observing overt teacher demonstration and modeling
•Comprehension
•Rehearsing
•Knowing one’s limits
MANAGING YOUR OWN LEARNING:
SELF-REGULATED LEARNING
 Students who are conscious of
their strengths and weaknesses,
and can induce themselves to
undertake and improve their
learning are self- regulated
learners.
Self-regulated Learning Model by Barry
Zimmerman
SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS
A goal is the desired outcome anticipated by a person or organization. It may be
a long term vision or a short term outcome which can be achieved through
careful planning, execution and evaluation.
IMPORTANCE OF GOALS

“working
toward a
major sou goal is als
rce of mo oa
improves tivation a
performa nd
clear goa n c ea
ls and app nd that
feedback ropriate
motivates
a person.
”
 IMPORTANCE OF GOALS
a person’
s uppe
moral goa rmost
Burton (1983) claimed attainmen l is the
t of one's
that people who use happines own
s and eve
coined th n
e phrase
goal setting effectively '
of happin pursuit
ess,
suffer less from stress
and anxiety,
concentrate better,
perform better,
confident and are
satisfied.
 Goal-Setting Theory
It refers to the effects of setting goals on
subsequent performance. Researcher Edwin
Locke found that individuals who set specific,
difficult goals performed better than those
who set general, easy goals. Locke proposed
five basic principles of goal-setting: clarity,
challenge, commitment, feedback, and task
complexity.
Effective Goal-setting principles
 How do I use this in my life?
Setting a goal is a great way to encourage achievement and stay
motivated. Ensure that each goal accounts for some or all of the
principles: clarity, challenge, commitment, and feedback.

“I want to get 100% on my next Math test. I will

perform 5 algebra problems every night for the next
two weeks. My mom will give me feedback on
whether I am getting the problems correct and how
to fix my mistakes.”
 Goal-setting Tools
INFORMAL FORMAL
- A handwritten diary or journal tracking your - Regular meetings/reviews with your line
goals and smaller daily achievements manager at work to keep you accountable (if
- Using your mobile phone to set daily your goals
reminders or countdown apps for when you are work related
want to achieve certain things by - Joining groups or meet-ups with individuals
- Motivational notes and posters set around trying to achieve the same goals (such as
your home or work desk as friendly weight loss,
reminders or athletic groups/fitness classes)
- Telling friends and family what you’re - Working with a peer coach or mentor to help
working towards so they can offer support motivate you to stay on track
- Visualization activities including meditation, - Utilizing goal setting software tools and apps
positive affirmations, and mindfulness to help keep you on track (Milestone Planner
and Goal Scapeto name a few)
 Golden Rules of Goal-Setting:
1. Set goals that motivate you
2. Set SMART goals
3. Set goals in writing
4. Make an action plan
5. Stick with it!
WEEK 16: TAKING CHARGE OF ONE’S HEALTH
 Health is a state of complete
physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
 WHO:
A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that lowers the risk of being
seriously ill or dying early. Not all diseases are preventable, but a
large proportion of deaths, particularly those from coronary heart
disease and lung cancer, can be avoided. Scientific studies have
identified certain types of behavior that contribute to the
development of non-communicable diseases and early death. Health
is not only just about avoiding disease. It is also about physical,
mental and social wellbeing. When a healthy lifestyle is adopted, a
more positive role model is provided to other people in the family,
particularly children
 Healthy Lifestyles for college students
1. Stick to solid sleep schedule
2. Learn to say no
3. Eat regular meals
4. Find an exercise activity you love
5. Up on healthy foods
6. Stop procrastinating
7. Try not to burnout
MANAGING STRESS
 STRESS
anything that alters your natural balance.

SOURCES OF STRESS:

External Triggers Internal Triggers

SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS
 What is not
What is self-care?
self-care?
Self-care is any activity that
we do deliberately in order to
take care of our mental, It is not something that we
emotional, and physical force ourselves to do, or
health. Although it’s a simple something we don’t enjoy
concept in theory, it’s doing. As Agnes Wainman
something we very often explained, self-care is
overlook. Good self-care is something that refuels us,
key to improved mood and rather than takes from us.
reduced anxiety. It’s also key
to a good relationship with
oneself and others.
Self-care is the key to living a balanced
life.
Self-care is the key to living a balanced
life.
Wellness is an interactive process of
becoming aware of and practicing healthy
choices to create a more successful and
balanced lifestyle.
 Social
Wellness

Physical Intellectual
wellness wellness

6 Basic
Concepts
of
Wellness:
Occupational Spiritual
wellness wellness

Emotional
wellness
10 WAYS TO EXERCISE SELF-CARE AND
TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOU
 Self -care Self -care Self- care
Self- care Self- care
means getting means finding means giving
means means making
the sleep you a way to some thought
knowing who sure that
need and decompress to changing a
you are and you're well
knowing how throughout difficult work
your limits fed.
to rest. your day situation.

Self- care means Self- care

Self -care And finally,
identifying what means Self-care
means taking you enjoy doing and self- care
knowing how means feeding
time to get to what's fun for you means taking
and make a to decompress your spiritual
know you time to love
serious effort to after a day's self.
better. integrate it into yourself
work.
your day
ACTIVITY: 15-day challenge plan
Be as creative as you can. In a whole sheet
of a4 sized bond paper, prepare a 15-day
self-care routine plan. In your plan state
how you will be able to take better care of
yourself in 15 days considering the six
aspects of the self: physical, sexual,
material, spiritual, political and digital self.