PETS

WHOLE-BRAIN LEARNING FOR THE CHILD THROUGH THE BLISS CURRICULUM

This text was machine-transcribed from the printed book and may contain errors. Select the words and choose “Report a mistake”.

BODILY KINAESTHETIC - Develop competence in using large and small muscles, taking care of and respecting our body, being aware of and practicing good nutrition habits, thereby develop overall physical fitness.

LINGUISTIC - Develop deep understanding of words and a sensitivity to the literal and figurative meaning of words. Added focus on oral and written communication skills, grammar rules, sensitivity to musical qualities and rhythms of words, uses for language such as persuasion, information or pleasure.

Develop the thinking mind(observing, recalling, comparing, patterning, classifying, generalizing, integrating and evaluating), constructing knowledge, developing memory skills, acquiring facts, and responding and communicating through (listening, speaking, writing and reading).

INTUITIVE - Develop sensory awareness, imagine and visualize, explore, create, respond and interpret; develop critical awareness, express and represent through a variety of forms.

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL - Develop internal behaviour control, help, cooperate, respect and accept others, develop friendship, appreciate the culture and heritage of others, develop a positive realistic concept of self, accept and express emotions in socially appropriate ways, cope with change, develop decision-making skills, accept challenges, and develop independence.

SPIRITUAL – The Spiritual Quotient, SQ is based on the third neural system in the brain, the synchronous neural oscillations that unify and integrate the data across the brain. This process facilitates interactions between emotions and logic. It thus provides a meaning giving centre to the individual. It helps develop Self-awareness, Flexibility and adaptability, Ability and capacity to face, use and transcend pain and suffering, Vision, Values, Wisdom, not to harm or hurt others and self, Holistic approach and views, Appetite for seeking answers to fundamental questions by using "why" and "what if", Courage to work against conventions if necessary.