Institutional Vision (IV) Institutional Mission (IM)

CALAMBA DOCTORS’ COLLEGE A Center of Development for professionals in medical allied Sustain a quality education that addresses the diverse career goals
College of PSYCHOLOGY courses imbued with adequate technological information, of local and foreign students, by empowering them with professional
AY 2018 – 2019 professional competencies and behavioral attributes that work information and competencies as well as behavioral attributes
OBE Syllabus for: commend them to excel in a competitive workplace and that should prepare them to perform excellently in the workplace
model and to assume responsibly a respectable peaceful community life
a meaningful community life. anywhere in the country and in the world.

Departmental Vision (DV) Departmental Mission (DM)

Understanding the Self
The Department of Psychology’s mission is to provide a
____________________________________________________ collaborative environment for innovation and scientific
Course Title discovery in psychological science and for attainment of
psychological literacy. It aspires to be a nationally recognized
leader in the undergraduate education, where students and
faculty establish close collaborations to learn the scientific
principles of behaviour and mental processes; to make
significant contributions to the science and practice of
psychology; and to produce professionals who serve the
local, national, and global communities.
Its mission is to contribute to the advances of scientific knowledge
in psychological science; to share knowledge through teaching and
mentoring and; to apply knowledge through outreach and service,
tackling important social problems. It is committed to excellence in
education. Our faculty and graduates are expected to be competent
and ethical professionals committed to the science of psychology
and its application to real-world situations.

Core Values: L – LOYALTY E- EXCELLENCE I – INTEGRITY S- SERVICE

Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO)

Graduate Attributes
CDC graduates must: After completing this course, students must be able to:
Display leadership skills by applying the principles of
Responsible leader of one’s profession 1. Exercise leadership skills.
Psychology.
2. Engage in research activities. Adopt the theories and knowledge of Psychology in making a
Research-oriented
Adopt research results in decision making. research.
Instill knowledge in human behavior that will aid for better
Excellent performer 4. Establish exemplary performance in the workplace.
performance in the workplace in the future.
Active community involvement by inculcating to self and to
Patriotic member adaptive to relevant socio- 5. Contribute to nation building through active community
others the importance of cooperation and better human
cultural ideals involvement.
relations.
Demonstrate potential appropriate professional skills as
Globally competitive 6. Exhibit globally acceptable professional skills.
learned in the study of human behavior.

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 Program Educational Objectives
• Describe the scientific bases of psychology
• Explain basic psychological concepts and principles
• Understand the variety within the field of psychology
• Know the basic terms of each major area of psychology
• Analyze and critique the major psychological theories
• Successfully study a more specialized area of psychology

Program Outcomes (PO) Performance Indicators (PEI)

a. Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major issues and *passing licensure exam for Psychometricians
concepts in psychology *understand and identify major psychological concepts and theories, principles,
(KNOWLEDGE IN PSYCHOLOGY concepts and skills in psychology theories
*develop arguments about and critically evaluate the established principles in
psychology, and
*comprehend and evaluate new information related to psychology (e.g. theory,
concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms and from various sources.
b. Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building *production of good quality psychological research,
knowledge on local culture and context *demonstrate methods of inquiry in psychology,
(PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH) *critically evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving in
the field, and
*apply inquiry methods in making judgments and solve problems in an applied or an
employment.
c. Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and *correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills in psychology in an
professional settings (APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY) employment context
*undertake research using the knowledge and skills in psychology, and
communicate the results of such research to both specialist and non-specialist
audiences.
d. Demonstrate capability for self-reflection and independent learning in *acceptance to graduate programs in Psychology and allied fields,
graduate education or in a professional context *employability in psychology-related profession,
(SELF-REFLECTION /INDEPENDENT LEARNING) *demonstrate the capability capable of handling basic job requirements in the field of
teaching, research, human resource management, basic psychometrics, training
and development, among others, and in further developing relevant knowledge in
skills.
e. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in *demonstrate appropriate behavior required in the psychology profession,
psychology *observe ethical rules concerning conduct of research and projects
(ETHICS)
f. Demonstrate the ability to relate appropriately with colleagues, clients and *establishes maintains and develops working relationships with professional
others in diverse cultural setting colleagues,
(INTERPERSONAL SKILLS) *establishes, maintains and develops appropriate working relationships with clients
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*displays sensitivity to cross cultural differences.
g. Demonstrate the conduct of psychological assessments and evaluation *assesses or evaluates individuals, groups, organizations or situations,
(PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT) *understands assessment or evaluation needs,
*selects, designs or develops appropriate assessments or evaluations, and
*conducts assessments or evaluations, including administration, scoring,
interpretation, feedback and application of results

Course Title UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Course Code GESOC

Credit Units/No. of Hours 3 UNITS/54 HOURS Course Pre-/Co-requisites NONE

Curricular Area AY 2018-2019 Placement FIRST SEMESTER

Course Description This course specifically aims to help the students understand the nature of “the self” including factors that influence and shape personal identity. Issues of self
and identity will be tackled in this course. Also, it would aid students to develop a more critical and effective attitude in exploring the issues and concerns of the
self and identity for a better and proper way of understanding one’s self. This emphasizes the integration of personal daily experiences if the students with their
learning experiences inside the classroom to encourage them to improve themselves for a better quality of life.

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ALEXIE E. BASILEYO, RPm, MS
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Vice President for Academics
Signature over Printed Name of
Faculty
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 DESIRED LEARNING OUTOCOMES, COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER, OUTCOME ASSESSMENT,
TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITIES (TLA) AND RESOURCES PER GRADING PERIOD

DESIRED LEARNING
GRADING PERIOD OUTCOMES
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS RESOURCES
AND INCLUSIVE COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER
& VALUES) OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/ TLA
WEEKS At the end of this course, the
students should be able to:

PRELIMINARY  List the important

GRADING PERIOD requirements and Introduction: Core Values and Expected Lecture ONLINE READINGS AND
1ST WEEK to 6TH WEEK Cadocian Attributes
policies VIDEO LINKS
 Connect the school’s Group discussion
VMO with the course
 Describe and Individual presentation
provide a basic
introduction of their
classmates TLA:
Interactive discussion of the significance of VMO
to the course

Class Activity: Getting to know me and you

 Explain why it is
essential to Discussion of the mechanics and requirements of
understand self in a the course
philosophical sense
 Describe and
discuss the different The Self from Various Philosophical Group presentation (to be graded using relevant
notions of the self Perspectives rubrics)
from the points of
view of various Graded recitation
philosophers across
time and place Quiz
 Compare and ONLINE READINGS AND
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 contrast how the self VIDEO LINKS
has been For week 2, topics will be assigned to groups (e.g.
represented in Plato, Descartes, etc.). They need to critically
different present the core philosophical assumptions of the
philosophical philosophers assigned to them.
schools

 Describe the The Self from Sociological and ONLINE READINGS AND
important Anthropological Dyad discussion (to be graded using relevant VIDEO LINKS
dimensions of the Perspectives rubrics)
self according to
Sociology through Graded recitation
Foucault, Mead,
among others
 Differentiate various Lecture
sociological and
anthropological Group discussion
conceptions of the
self. Sketching
 Examine one’s self
against the different
views of self in After the lecture and group discussions, each
Sociology and group will present a sketch about a specific
Anthropology psychological theory of the self / personality.

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 ONLINE READINGS AND
 Identity the different The Self from Psychological
VIDEO LINKS
ideas in psychology Perspectives
about the “self”
 Create their own
definition of the “self”
based on the
definitions from
psychology
 Analyze the effects
of various factors
identified in
psychology in the
formation of the “self
MIDTERM GRADING DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA RESOURCES
PERIOD OUTCOMES Lecture
7th WEEK to 12TH WEEK (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
& VALUES)
At the end of this course, the Group discussion
students should be able to: The Self in Western/Oriental/Eastern
Perspectives Skit
 Describe and TLA:
discuss the self Page, R. C., & Berkow, D. N. (1991). Concepts of ONLINE READINGS AND
through different the self: Western and Eastern VIDEO LINKS
perspectives that perspectives. Journal of Multicultural Counseling
emanated from the and Development, 19, 83-93.
western and eastern After the academic discussions, the students will
thoughts be asked to present a 3-minute skit about how the
 Compare and self is seen in Western/Oriental/Eastern
contrast how the self perspectives
is influenced by the
western and eastern
thoughts
 Examine one’s self
against the different
views of self that

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 were discussed in
class

DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER

MIDTERM GRADING OUTCOMES
PERIOD (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA RESOURCES
7th WEEK to 12TH WEEK & VALUES)
At the end of this course, the
students should be able to:

REVIEW, INTEGRATION, SUMMATIVE

TEST 1, AND GRADE CONSULTATION
PERFORMANCE TASK: Groups will be tasked to
orally present their own integrative papers on ONLINE READINGS AND
Sexual Self different perspectives of the self. Each paper
VIDEO LINKS
 Discuss the different
needs to present a set of valid arguments (based
views of one’s
on different perspectives) on “why” there is a need
sexual self
to see the “self” through different lenses and
 Characterize the
suggest the most appropriate “theory” to
diversity of sexual understand the “self.” Grades will be based from
behavior the rubrics during the presentation.
 Analyze sexual
attraction
 Differentiate
sexuality from Lecture
gender
ONLINE READINGS AND
Group discussion VIDEO LINKS

DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER RESOURCES

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 FINAL GRADING OUTCOMES OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA
PERIOD (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
13th WEEK to 18TH & VALUES) Lecture
At the end of this course, the
WEEK students should be able to:
Group discussion ONLINE READINGS AND
The Gendered Self VIDEO LINKS

Concept mapping
 Define gender
 Describe the Students will do a concept map of their gendered
concept of gender self
fluidity by giving
specific examples
 Evaluate how
gender is performed
 Draw a concept of a
gendered self
Synthesize how the
society can be more
inclusive and
respectful in line with
gender and sexuality

FINAL GRADING DESIRED LEARNING

OUTCOMES COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER RESOURCES
PERIOD
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA
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 13th WEEK to 18TH & VALUES) The Material Self
WEEK At the end of this course, the Group presentation (to be graded using relevant
students should be able to:
rubrics)
ONLINE READINGS AND
VIDEO LINKS
Photo essay
 Explain the
association of self
and possessions After the discussion a photo essay assignment will be
 Identify the role of given. The photos must convey meaningful insights
consumer culture to about self and consumption.
self and identity REVIEW, INTEGRATION, SUMMATIVE
 Appraise one’s self TEST 2, AND GRADE CONSULTATION
based on the
description of
material self

PERFORMANCE TASK: An Asian-

parliamentary type of debate will be
conducted in class. Debate teams
(composed of four members) will be
competing against each other. Debate
propositions will be about the deepening
of understanding and a more critical
examination of the sexual, gender, and
material dimensions of self.

FINAL GRADING DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA RESOURCES
PERIOD OUTCOMES
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
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 13th WEEK to 18TH & VALUES)
WEEK At the end of this course, the
students should be able to: ONLINE READINGS AND
VIDEO LINKS

 Develop a Filipino The Political Self Group discussion

identity
 Identify different Slogan-making
Filipino values and
traits
 Reflect on his or her Students must create slogans that convey how
selfhood in relation they can help the country as citizens
to his national
identity

FINAL GRADING DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA RESOURCES
PERIOD OUTCOMES
13th WEEK to 18TH (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
& VALUES)
WEEK At the end of this course, the
students should be able to:

Group presentation (to be graded using relevant

 Define online identity The Digital Self rubrics) ONLINE READINGS AND
 Compare real VIDEO LINKS
identity versus Research assignment and presentation
online identity
 Discuss the proper Groups will be asked to research and present
way of statistical data on internet and social media usage
demonstrating our in the Philippines and the positive and negative
values and attitudes impacts of technology.
online

FINAL GRADING DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER OUTCOME ASSESSMENT/TLA RESOURCES
PERIOD OUTCOMES
13th WEEK to 18TH (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

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 WEEK & VALUES)
At the end of this course, the
students should be able to:

Managing and Caring for the Self Group discussion ONLINE READINGS AND
 Explain the effects of VIDEO LINKS
stress to one’s Quiz
health McMahon, M. (2018). Goal theory. Goal Theory --
 Examine cultural Research Starters Education, 1.
dimensions of stress
and coping The video formulation starts after this discussion.
 Design a self-care The video on self-care is the final requirement.
plan
 Design personal
goals adapting
Locke’s goal setting
theory

FINAL EXAM AND VIDEO

PRESENTATION
PERFORMANCE TASK: Groups will be
formed and will be given specific topics:
1) responsible internet usage; 2) how the
youth can contribute to Philippine
politics; 3) how to manage stress; and 4)
how to set and achieve goals in life. They
need to produce a documentary (like I-
Witness) that examines how the
assigned topic relates in the Philippine
context. They can interview experts, ask
opinions of common people, or find and
systematically present relevant data.

CLASS POLICIES, GRADING SYSTEM AND REFERENCES

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CLASS POLICIES/ See the Student Handbook…
GRADING SYSTEM
30% Class Standing + 30% Quizzes + 40% Major Examination

For a Total of 100%

Book References:
SUGGESTED
READINGS AND REQUIRED READINGS:
REFERENCES Belk, R. W. (2013). Extended self in a digital world. Journal Of Consumer Research, 40(3), 477-500. doi:10.1086/671052
Callero, P. L. (2003). The Sociology of the self. Annual Review of Sociology, 29, 115-133.
Chafee, J. (2015). Who are you? Consciousness, identity and the self. In the philosopher's way: Thinking critically about profound ideas. Pearson. 89-127.
Dy, M. R., Espiritu-Santo, K., Ferido, M. P., & Sanchez, R. D. (2015). Stressors and stress responses of Filipino college students. Asia Life Sciences, 24, 737-759.
De Guzman, M. L. D., Gabrentina, G. D., Pamarang, P. B., & Bernarte, R. P. (2017). The cultural dimension of the Philippine magazine advertisements. Asia Pacific
Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research, 5(1), 65-71.
Fogelson, R. D. (1982). Person, self, and identity: Some anthropological retrospects, circumspects, and prospects. In Psychosocial theories of the self (pp. 67-109).
Springer, Boston, MA.
McMahon, M. (2018). Goal theory. Goal Theory -- Research Starters Education , 1.
Mulder, N. (2013). Filipino identity: the haunting question. Journal Of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, (1), 55.
Page, R. C., & Berkow, D. N. (1991). Concepts of the self: Western and Eastern perspectives. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 19, 83-93.
Potki, R., Ziaei, T., Faramarzi, M., Moosazadeh, M., & Shahhosseini, Z. (2017). Bio-psycho-social factors affecting sexual self-concept: A systematic review. Electronic
Physician, 9(9), 5172-5178. doi:10.19082/5172
Thompson, S. (2018). Personality theories. Personality Theories -- Research Starters Education , 1-5. doi:10.3331/ors_edu_549
Yu, M. P. (2017). Factors influencing consumer behavior among college students. Science International, 29(4), 719-723.
REQUIRED ONLINE READINGS:
Gold, M. (2018, June 21). The ABCs of L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/style/lgbtq-gender-language.html
REQUIRED ONLINE VIDEO LINKS
Burton, G. (2013, Oct 26). Gender fluidity. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkyc91eY90
Killermann, S. (2013, May 3). Understanding the complexities of gender. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRcPXtqdKjE

Faculty Member ALEXIE E. BASILEYO

PROFESSORS’
Contact Number (049) 5459921 (OFFICE NUMBER)
CONTACT

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