Course Title
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Understanding the Self
Course Credit
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3 Units
Pre-requisite
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None
Course Description
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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 General Education Outcomes (CMO No. 20, s. 2013)
Course Objectives The Self from various perspectives Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal perspectives Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspective Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identify by developing a theory of the self
I.
Intellectual Competencies
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Higher level of comprehension (textual, visual, etc) Proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking and use of new technologies) Understanding of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge Critical, analytical and creative Application of different analytical modes (quantitative and qualitative, artistic and scientific, textual and visual, experimental, observation, etc.) in tackling problems methodically
Personal and Civic Competencies
Unpacking the Self Explore the different aspects of self and identity Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the different aspects of self and identity Examine one’s self against the different aspects of self discussed in class
Appreciation of human condition Capacity to personally interpret the human experience Ability to view the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives Self-assuredness in knowing and being a Filipino Capacity to reflect critically on shared concerns and think of innovative, creative solutions guided by ethical standards Ability to reflect on moral norms/imperatives as they affect individuals and society Ability to appreciate and contribute to artistic beauty
Managing and Caring for the Self Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing of one’s self and behaviors Apply the new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life
III.
Understanding and respect to human rights Ability to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development
Practical Responsibilities
Working effectively in a group Application of computing and using information technology to assist and facilitate research Ability to negotiate the world of technology responsibly Problem-solving skills ( including real-world problems) Basic world-related skills and knowledge
Course Plan Weeks
Topics Course Introduction
1
Learning Outcomes Identify learning outcomes of the course Understand the course requirements
Methodologies Course Overview Group Activity: Acquaintance Game
Assessment Tools Checklist Learning Journal
Defining the Self: Personal and Developmental Perspectives on Self and Identity
2-3
The Self from Various Philosophical Perspectives
4-5
The Self, Society, and Culture The Self as Cognitive Construct
6
7 – 8
9 - 10
11
The Self in Western and Eastern Thoughts
Unpacking the Self The Physical and Sexual Self
To Buy or Not to Buy? That Is the Question!
Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal perspectives Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identify by developing a theory of the self Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspective
Explore the different aspects of self and identity
Identify the different forces and institutions that impact
Discussion Activity: Self Analysis
Discussion Activity: Self Through the Years Discussion Activity: You through others’ eyes
Discussion Activity: Two Sides of the Same Planet
Discussion Activities: -Defining Beauty -Debate Discussion Activity:
Summary of Learning Learning Journal
Reflection Paper Learning Journal Research Paper Learning Journal
Concept Map Learning Journal
Program Proposal Learning Journal
Collage making Research Paper
the different aspects of self and identity
12
13
Supernaturals: Believe It or Not
The Political Self and Being Filipino Who Am I in the Cyberworld? (Digital Self)
14
Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity Examine one’s self against the different aspects of self discussed in class Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the different aspects of self and identity
-Debit card challenge
Discussion Activity: Art Recall
Discussion Activity: Who is a Filipino? Discussion Activity: Three Facts, One Fiction
15
16 – 17
Managing and Caring for the Self Learning To Be a Better Learner
Do Not Just Dream, Make It Happen
Less Stress, More Care 18
Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing of one’s self and behaviors Apply the new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life
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Discussion Activity: How do you think about thinking? Discussion Activities: 5-10-20 Selfie Goal Setting Plan Discussion Activities: Self Stress Assessment Self-compassionate letter
Learning Journal
Multi-media Presentation Reflection Paper Learning Journal Acrostics Reflection Paper Learning Journal Group Poster/Slogan Making Research Work on Fake News Learning Journal
Study Plan/Diagram Learning Journal
Jack Canfield Quote Hunt Collage Graphic Organizer Dream Board Reaction paper Self-Care Plan Reflection paper Learning Journal
Course Grading System 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 Midterm/ Final Examination -
(in case there is exam)
List of References
Main Reference/Core Textbook : Alata, Eden Joy. et al (2018). Understanding the Self. Manila. Rex Bookstore Inc.
Other References: Chaffee, John. 2015. The Philosopher’s Way: Thinking Critically About Profound Ideas. 5th Ed. Boston: Pearson. Gebhard, Paul Henry. 2017. Human Sexual Behavior. Accessed October 11, 2017. https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-sexual-behaviour. Gleitman, Henry, James Gross, and Daniel Reisberg. 2011. Psychology . 8th Ed. Canada: W.W. Norton and Company. Jhangiani, Rajiv, and Hammond Tarry. 2014. Principles of Social Psychology. 1st Ed. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Marwick, Alice. 2013. “Gender, Sexuality and Social Media.” In Senft, T. & Hunsinger, J. (Eds), The Social Media Handbook (59 –75). New York: Routledge. Neff, Kristin. 2012. “The Science of Self -Compassion.” In Compassion and Wisdom in Psychotherapy edited by C. Germer and R. Siegel. New York: Gilford Press. Accessed October 31, 2017. http://self-compassion.org/wp-content/ uploads/publications/SC-Germer-Chapter.pdf Papaleontiou-Louca, Eleonora. 2003. “The Concept and Instruction of Metacognition.” Teacher Development Vol. 7, No. 1. DOI: 10.1080/13664530300200184. Popova, Maria. 2013. “Viktor Frankl On the Human Search for Meaning.” In Brainpickings. Accessed October 20, 2017. https://www.brainpickings. org/2013/03/26/viktor-frankl-mans-search-for-meaning/.
Prepared by: Eden Joy Alata Bernardo Caslib, Jr. Ryan Pawilen Janice Patria Serafica
