Page 53 - MIL Syllabus and Lesson Plans

Lesson Title: Exploring New Phobias in the Digital Age

Lesson Objectives:
 Understand the concept of new phobias and their relationship with

advancements in technology.
 Identify and describe common new phobias that have emerged in the

digital age.
 Analyze the impact of new phobias on individuals' well-being and daily

lives.
 Develop strategies for managing and overcoming new phobias in a digital

context.

Lesson Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
 Define new phobias and explain their connection to technological

advancements.
 Identify and describe several common new phobias that have emerged in

the digital age.
 Evaluate the impact of new phobias on individuals' mental health, well-
being, and digital behaviors.
 Apply strategies to manage and overcome new phobias in a digital

context.
Procedure:

Step 1: Introduction
Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of phobias and their traditional

understanding.
Introduce the idea that advancements in technology have given rise to new

phobias, often referred to as technophobia or digital phobias.

Share examples of common new phobias that have emerged in the digital age.

Present the lesson objectives and outcomes.

Step 2: Understanding New Phobias

Facilitate a class discussion on the definition and characteristics of phobias.
Explain how new phobias relate to advancements in technology and the digital

age.

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