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Course Description : The course deals with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affects the development and maintenance of personal
identity.
The course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns regarding self and identity to arrive at a better
understanding of one’s self. It strives to meet its goal by stressing the integration of the personal with the academic – contextualizing
matters discussed in the classroom and in the everyday experiences of students –making for better learning, generating an new
appreciation for the learning process, and developing a more critical and reflective attitude while enabling them to manage and improve
their selves to attain a better quality of life.
The course is divided into three major parts: The first part seeks to understand the construct of self from various disciplinal perspectives:
philosophy, sociology, anthropology and psychology – as well as the more traditional division between the East and the West – each
seeking to provide answer to difficult but essential question – “What is the Self?”. And raising, among others , the question: “Is there even
a construct of the Self?”. The second part explores some of the various aspects that make up the self; such as the biological and material
up to and including the more recent Digital Self. The third and final part identifies three areas of concerns for young students: learning,
goal setting, and managing stress. It also provides for the more practical application of the concepts discussed in this course and enables
them the hands-on experience of developing self-help plans for self-regulated learning, goal setting and self care.
This course includes mandatory topics on Family Planning and Population Education. (CMO No.20, s.2013)
Institutional Learning Outcomes General Education Outcomes Course Objectives
General Education Outcomes (CMO No. 20, s. 2013) The Self from various perspectives
Discuss the different representations and
I. Intellectual Competencies conceptualizations of the self from various
disciplinal perspectives
Higher level of comprehension (textual, Compare and contrast how the self has been
visual, etc) represented across different disciplines and
Proficient and effective communication perspective
(writing, speaking and use of new Examine the different influences, factors, and
technologies)
forces that shape the self
Understanding of basic concepts across the
domains of knowledge Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in
Critical, analytical and creative analyzing the development of one’s self and
Application of different analytical modes identify by developing a theory of the self
(quantitative and qualitative, artistic and
Unpacking the Self
scientific, textual and visual, experimental,
observation, etc.) in tackling problems Explore the different aspects of self and identity
methodically Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in
integrating the various aspects of self and
II. Personal and Civic Competencies identity
Identify the different forces and institutions
Appreciation of human condition that impact the different aspects of self and
Capacity to personally interpret the human identity
experience
Examine one’s self against the different aspects
Ability to view the contemporary world from
both Philippine and global perspectives
of self discussed in class
Self-assuredness in knowing and being a
Filipino Managing and Caring for the Self
Capacity to reflect critically on shared Understand the theoretical underpinnings for
concerns and think of innovative, creative how to manage and care for different aspects of
solutions guided by ethical standards the self
Ability to reflect on moral Acquire and hone new skills and learning for
norms/imperatives as they affect individuals better managing of one’s self and behaviors
and society Apply the new skills to one’s self and
Ability to appreciate and contribute to functioning for a better quality of life
artistic beauty
Understanding and respect to human rights
Ability to contribute personally and
meaningfully to the country’s development
Performance Tasks
Checklist
Journaling
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Concept Mapping
Program Proposal
Acrostics making
Summaries
Multi-media presentation
Slogan/Poster Making
Graphic Organizer Making
Quote Hunt
Study Plan Making
Self-care Plan Making
Dream Board Making
Alata, Eden Joy. et al (2018). Understanding the Self. Manila. Rex Bookstore Inc.
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