ESP_Lesson6_Values Education Intellect and Will

Intellect and Wll

1. Intellect and will ESP 7

2. Lesson objectives In this lesson, you will Determine the characteristics, the proper use of and object of the intellect and will; Analyze a decision made based on the proper use of intellect and will Challenge oneself to be prudent with the use of intellect and will

3. Activity time: “How OFTEn ” The teacher will give a series of questions that ask about how often you do something. You will make a response by replying F- Frequently, S- Seldom, and N- Never in a ¼ sheet of paper.

4. How do you practice prudence in your words and actions? I think before I say something to a person I manage my time wisely I do not cause any trouble I respond to my parents politely I do not lie to my parents I play games fairly with my playmates I sometimes feel that I am a failure I can control my temper I keep my promises I copy assignments from my classmates

5. Reflection time What have you realized? Are you prudent enough in your actions? What is your own understanding of the word, “prudence?” Give one word to describe it. Give at least one act that shows prudence.

6. What is prudence? Prudence is choosing the right thing to do after consulting and deliberating on what is most appropriate to the condition. It is doing the right thing at the right place, time and manner to the right person with the right intention. For example, when somebody who is upset yells at you in public, would yell him/her back and challenge him/her to a fight? Why?

7. The great powers of mind: Will and Intellect INTELLECT WILL Intellect is our capacity for understanding and thought. You think to know and understand – and it is the intellect that allow these to happen. When the good is determined by your intellect, it is represented to the will. The will is a natural and innate appetite of goodness. The will commands you to perform an act.

8. Let’s test your will and intellect

9. Situational Analysis You parents bought you a cellphone . They told you not to bring it to school because it might get lost. But you were very excited to show it to your classmates. One day, you brought it to school and proudly showed it to them. Soon, your cellphone was gone. You were worried about telling your parents. What will you do?

10. Reflection time part 2! What value prevails most your intellect or will? Does this happen to you in your lifetime experience? What is the moral lesson in the given situation?