OBJECTIVES:

MODULE 2
(For 2days from Sept.01-04, 2020)

KNOWING ONESELF

At the end of the module, the learners will able to:

1.) Conduct self-exploration and simple disclosure
2.) Explain that knowing oneself can make a person accept his/her strengths and
limitations and dealing with others better
3.) share his/her unique characteristics, habits, and experiences
4.) know the five-factor model of personality dimensions and the MBTI

READING: DEFINING THE SELF

Adolescence is the time when young people start to ask questions about themselves, about
their future, and even about their religious and political beliefs. During the adolescent stage
of development, the young person grapples with his or her identity. This may seem very
philosophical to some but to know oneself is the first step in personal development.
Before we discuss how to know one’s self, we must define first the concept of the “self”. In
philosophical terms, it is the being, which is the source of a person’s consciousness. It is the
agent responsible for an individual’s thoughts and actions. Based on this definition, the
“self” is an intangible entity that directs a person’s thoughts and actions. It is outside the
physical realm of the person. The “self” is identified in various contexts, such as in
psychology, sociology, or religion. The “self” is the essence of a person: his thoughts,
feelings and actions, experiences, beliefs, values, principles, and relationships. The “self”
includes a person’s life purpose, meaning and aspirations. If the “self” is defined as the
cognitive and effective representation of one’s identity, it is defined in terms of human
characteristics such as behavior and thought.
ACTIVITY: Answer the following question. Write your answer on the space provided.
1.) What is your understanding of the “Self”?
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2.) How do you describe yourself as a person?
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READING: NATURE, NURTURE AND PERSONALITY
Personality is influenced by both nature (heredity or genetic make-up) and nurture
(environment). There is no single gene that creates a trait. It is always a complex
combination of genes, environmental exposure and experiences, and cultural backgrounds.
There are common personality traits that cross many cultures. Agreeableness and openness
to experiences are some examples of these cross-cultural traits. There are, however, other
personality traits that are prominent in one culture than another. For example, Asians
exhibit strong “interpersonal relatedness” or how their behavior impacts relationships,
compared to westerners who look at their personal goals. For example, an Asian who is
pursuing a career by migrating to another country will always consider how this will affect
his family and social ties at home. A westerner, on the other hand, will see working overseas
as a career move that will enhance career growth.
Psychologists Costa and Mcrae (1992) developed a categorized scheme that described
personality. Based on their research, they discovered the existence of five universal and
widely agreed upon dimensions of personality. They called it the BIG FIVE or FIVE FACTOR
MODEL. For it to be easily remembered it uses the acronym OCEAN. These dimensions may
be described using its most positive traits.
ACITIVITY: Answer the following question. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. ) Of the Big Five or Five Factor Model, which ones are you most inclined to have? Give
some real life situations that you went through.
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2.) Based on the Big Five or Five Factor Model, list your own strengths and limitations.
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3.) Give the two factors that influenced personality
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READING: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers developed the Myers-Briggs personality model
based on four preferences of individuals. These are:
REFLECTION:
Write your thoughts and feelings about what you have discovered and understood about
your “Self” your personality and personality traits.
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Write a reflection regarding the question “WHO AM I”?
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REFERENCE:
Ricardo Rubio Santos First Edition Personal Development (Rex book)
Curriculum Guide
Prepared by:
Karen Grace N. Salatan (Teacher)
Global Technical School of Zamboanga