Quarter 1 – Module 1: The Marvel of Oneself Lesson 1 – Sexuality as an Important Component of One’s Personality
Objectives: After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. Identify basic terms in sexuality (sex, sexuality, gender, etc.) (H8FH-Ia-16) . define basic terms in sexuality (sex, sexuality, gender, etc.); show appreciation to sexuality by writing a reflection as an important component of one’s personality; and make a slogan depicting gender and equality issues.
Lesson 1 Sexuality as an Important Component of One’s Personality Sexuality is an essential part of what we do and who we are. It is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as human beings. It is the entire expression of an individual’s self-concept. Sexuality involves the physical, mental, social, emotional and ethical aspects of one’s personality. Sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. It is everything about being a male or female. It’s the most important aspect in masculine or feminine identification. It involves the name given at birth, the toys played with, the garments worn, the buddies played with, the roles and responsibilities at home. Sexuality provides a sense of self-worth when sexual understanding is positive.
Gender and Human Sexuality Gender is a social concept on how men and women should think, feel, and act. It refers to femininity or masculinity of a person’s role and behavior as defined by society. Human sexuality is the quality of being male or female. It is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. (Department of Education, 2013) Gender and Sexuality are two issues that influence your life as a young person. These two concepts have some significant impact on how you view yourself and deal with other people, especially with the other sex. Sexual feelings are normal and healthy. As a teen, you’ll experience a heightened desire to explore your sexuality. This is completely healthy and normal. Remember that sexuality encompasses our whole being. Managing sexually related issues should be set up on values particularly self-respect and respect for others.
The following are the key terms related to gender and sexuality: Sex is the biological basis of being a male or female. Gender is a social view on how men and ladies should think, feel, and act. It refers to femininity or masculinity of an individual’s role and behavior. Gender Equality grants man and woman equal enjoyment of human rights. Gender Role refers to certain roles, characteristics, and expectations of how a person should feel, think, and act as influenced by parents, peers, and society.
Sexuality is a basic part of what we do and who we are; it is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. It is the entire expression of an individual’s self-concept.
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Who Am I ? Lesson 1 – Dimensions of Human Sexuality
Objectives: After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. explain the dimensions of human sexuality (H8FH-Ia-18) . identify the different dimensions of one’s personality; express the importance of dimensions on human sexuality; write an essay or a letter about your sexuality.
Sex is a major aspect of personality. It is closely related to emotional and social development and can be best understood by connecting it to the total adjustment of the individual in the family and society. The process of sexual development begins from birth to adulthood thus it is a continuous developmental process throughout life. The purpose of gender and human sexuality education is to promote wholesome family and interpersonal relationships . It aims to provide knowledge and skills needed to establish and practice healthful behaviors. Finally, it aims to produce students who are responsible and have a healthy sexuality.
Sexuality means you need to be aware of yourself better. As you get older, you’ll experience a variety of social, emotional, and physical changes. As these occur, you need an intensive knowledge on how to deal with your attitudes and behavior .
Healthy sexuality means taking high sense of responsibility for all your actions since this can affect self-esteem, decision-making, and behavior. Sexuality can be best understood through the help of the people around you. Sexuality refers to your perceptions, feelings, and behaviors towards others The way you see yourself is influenced by many people. It is important to maintain good relationships with others. They will support you and give you confidence, provide companionship and will keep you from being lonely.
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Discover Yourself Factors Affecting One’s Attitude and Practices Related to Sexuality and Sexual Behaviors
Factors that affect one’s attitude and practices related to sexuality and sexual behaviors: Family. It is a factor that oftentimes determines your family values. Family, especially the parents are usually the first mentors of your sexual identity. They teach you about love, kindness and humility. Family’s relationship lays the foundation of your personality, life options and total behavior . It can also affect the strength of your social, physical, mental and emotional health . Making a strong connection within your family is significant in nurturing yourself.
Culture Cultural background can affect your values regarding sexuality. Sexual identities and orientations, the contents of sexual behavior, and the social consequences of these behaviors vary largely across cultural contexts. Cultures all over the world recognized standards for individuals to match your sex role prescriptions and feel psychologically well adjusted.
Peers Like your family, your friends can also have an important impact on your views on human sexuality . Peers are the one of important sources of knowledge about sexuality , but they are not the most effective and efficient sources . As an adolescent, you may begin to spend more time with peers – friends and classmates in your age group. As a result, their values and beliefs may influence you.
Media Media plays a significant role in your lives as you regularly watch televisions, listen to radio, search the internet read newspaper, etc. Television and magazines are the main educational sources of youth’s sexual relationships.
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Health Appraisal and Screening Procedures Lesson 4 – Growth and Development: Health Appraisal and Screening Procedures
Health Appraisal and Screening Procedures Health Appraisal is a series of procedures to assess or determine the health status of a learner. Screening for blood pressure is added to the routine tests for height, weight, vision, and hearing. Immunizations are also updated.
For girls, it is recommended to check your breasts for possible masses or lumps the moment you start menstruating. - You should do this monthly, specifically one week after the onset of menstruation. You can do this while taking a shower or facing the mirror. This breast self-examination (BSE) can help females check any abnormalities that might need medical help. Remember, there are normal changes during and right before menstruation, so it is better to perform BSE after menstruation. Develop the habit of doing BSE monthly.
How to examine your breast: Lie down on your back and place your right arm behind your head. Use the finger pads of the middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions of the fingers pads to feel the breast tissue.
Move around the breast in an up and down pattern starting at an imaginary line drawn straight down your side from the underarm and moving across the breast to the middle of the chest bone (sternum or breastbone)
Repeat examination on your left breast, putting your left arm behind your head and using the finger pads of your hand to do the same.
While standing in front of a mirror with your hands pressing firmly down on your hips, look at your breasts for any changes in size, shape, contour, or dimpling, or redness of the nipple or breast skin.
Scoliosis Screening Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves to the side. It is an abnormal lateral or side- to-side curvature of the spine. This condition commonly develops during sudden growth of adolescents. It affects girls more often. This condition can be corrected if treated early before the bones have fully developed. The following signs should be referred to a doctor for treatment: One of the shoulder blades is more prominent. The head is not aligned to the center of the pelvis. A hip appears higher or is more prominent than the other. The rib cage is uneven. The waist is uneven. The entire body is leaning to one side.
The graphic organizer below shows the importance of health appraisal/screening test in attaining holistic health.
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Health Services Lesson 5 – Growth and Development: Health Services
Health service is a public service providing medical care. Health services consist of medical professionals, organizations, and ancillary health care workers who provide medical care to those in need. Health services serve patients, families, communities, and populations. They cover emergency, preventative, rehabilitative, long-term, hospital, diagnostic, primary, palliative, and home care. These services are centered on making health care accessible, high quality, and patient centered.
Our government believes that a strong nation needs healthy citizenry. In order to achieve this, the Department of Health promoted community health in partnership with the Department of Education, community, barangay, government and non-governmental organizations through the program called Primary Health Care.
Primary health care programs in the school and community
Primary health care programs in the school and community
Primary health care programs in the school and community