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UNIT 2
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

Introduction

The task of education is to help the Filipino develop his potential, contribute to the
growth of Philippine culture, and by controlling the environment and making use of human and
non- human resources, build appropriate structures and institutions for the attainment of a “ just
and humane society”.

This sub-unit explains the nature and essence of human person. It also includes the
understanding of self-concept, dynamic and dimension of a person as self and as community.

Learning Outcomes
 Define human person.
 Explain the characteristic of human person.
 Explain the nature of human person.

Topic: Human Person

Learning Objectives
 Determine the three dimensions of self-concept.
 Differentiate inferiority and superiority complex.
 Explain the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs.

Presentation of Contents

A. Understanding Self Concept and its Dynamics

1. Definition. Self-concept refers to our conscious or unconscious perceptions and feelings
about us about our worth as a person.
2. Early Development. Self-concept begins during our early development, how we are told
about whom we are and what worth we have. In the process, we acquire a picture of
ourselves and we begin to qualify our experiences according to the view of ourselves.
3. Inferiority and Superiority Complex. These are symptoms of a poor self- concept. A
person with superiority complex tries hard to “exhibit” his worth to others by overstressing
his strength. In truth, he is not sure of his worth. A person who believes in his worth does not
feel the need to prove himself to others. A person with an inferiority complex overstresses
his weaknesses. He suffers from extreme feelings of negative self-worth. These feelings are
so strong and deeply etched in his personality that he is unable to recognize his strengths and
potentials.

4. Significant Roles of Self-Concept

i.Self- concept serves as a mirror because it reflects the picture of ourselves, either positive
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or negative. We are happy or miserable depending on the mirror image that our self-
concept presents to us.
ii. Self-concept filters our experiences so that we interpret them according to our pre-
existing perception of ourselves.

5. Steps to Take toward a Healthy Self-Concept. Three Dimensions of Self-Concept:

i.Self-Image refers to all our perceptions and feelings about our worth with regards to
physical and social appearances. Our physical appearances include our genetic
inheritance, such as sex and race, and our physical attributes such as height, build, weight,
and others. Our social appearances include our name, roles, status, and titles. A person
with a positive self- image recognizes some of his physical and social limitations but does
not all these to deter him from feeling good about hoe he appears. He has learned his
limitations and therefore, feels at home with himself.
ii. Self-Confidence refers to all perceptions and feelings about our worth with regards to
our capabilities. This involves our ability to do things, to achieve, and to develop more
competencies. Self-confidence paves way to productivity because the person believes in
his potentials. He allows these potentials to be developed by trying. He is not afraid of
making mistakes. He does not fall into the trap “being perfect”. The development of his
abilities is measured within his own standard of development.
iii. Self-Esteem refers to all our perceptions and feelings about our worth with regards to
our lovability. This relates to our basic ability to love and be loved. A person with high
self-esteem believes he is lovable. He does not reject and put down himself even when
others seem to reject him. He does not subject his lovability to conditions. If other persons
love him, he celebrates in it. But he does not let the love of others be a factor in
determining his lovability. A person with high self-esteem can love more freely and
spontaneously.

B. The Human Person as a Multi Dimensional Being. Individual is distinguished between

the person as self and person in the community.

1. As an individual/self. He is not just body and soul, but he is an embodied spirit.

i.As physical (made of matter) man must maintain health and harmony with nature.
ii. As intellectual (gifted with mind, the faculty of knowing), he must
constantly search for the truth. He seeks knowledge that would transform society
and the world.
iii. As moral (endowed with the faculty of freely choosing and loving), he
must go out to others and, in fact, to all humanity in love.
iv. As spiritual (capable of higher concerns and of rising above the material),
he must cultivate a sense of spirituality in consonance with his nature and respond
to God in faith.

2. As person in the community

i.As social (living in community), he must cultivate the sense of social responsibility,
aware of his unique participation in the pursuit of the welfare of the family and the
common good of the larger society so that society can, in turn, look after the
common good and well-being of the inhabitants.
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ii. As economic (bound to concerns to livelihood), he has the obligation to help

achieve economic efficiency for the community.
iii. As political (members of the nation). He must foster the sense of
nationalism and patriotism, by which he identifies with the people and joins hands
with them in the pursuit of common goals. As a member of the world community,
he must cultivate a sense of global solidarity for the emerging concerns and
problems of one country can no longer be considered in isolation of others.

UNIT 2
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

Introduction

The Filipino value system refers to the collection of values that has traditionally been
important to most Filipinos throughout their lives. It contains its own unique collection of
cohesive ideologies, moral codes, ethical standards, etiquette, and social and personal ideals
promoted by its society. However, as in any culture, based on faith, upbringing and other
variables, the values that a person holds sacred will differ. The distinct value system of Filipinos,
as a general description, is mainly rooted in personal alliance systems, especially those centered
on kinship, duty, friendship, religion, and business relationships.
This sub-unit explains both the positive and negative Filipino traits that are being part and
observed in our daily life.

Learning Outcomes

 Explain Filipino value system.

 Identify and explain the different Filipino values.
 Explain the effects of practicing the different Filipino values in our life.

Topic: Filipino Value System

Learning Objectives

 Determine the different positive Filipino values.

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 Enumerate the different negative Filipino traits and explain the effect of these in
our family and society.
 Determine the Filipino values that are being observed during this time.
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Presentation of Contents

Filipino values are commonly held beliefs that make the identity of the Filipino people
important for certain activities, relationships, goals and feelings. It is called the "Filipino values
system" when these Filipino values coalesce and mesh in a mutually supportive system. The
Filipino myths and faith are the essence of the Filipino values, while the frameworks are the oral
and written Filipino practices, churches, holy places, temples and mosques.

Family closeness and unity (pagpapahalaga sa pamilya), courtesy (use of po and opo),
hospitality (tuloy po kayo), dept of gratitude (utang na loob), which is subjective and emotional
in Filipino encounters.

Many optimistic characteristics define Philippine culture. Strong religious faith,

reverence for authority, and high regard for love proprio (self-esteem) and smooth relationships
are among these. The philosophical foundation of such Filipino ideals as social acceptance
(pakikisama, amor propio, economic stability, pagmamay-ari) and faith in God (paniniwala sa
Diyos, Bathala o Maykapal) is the complex openness of man to nature and the world, one's
fellow man and God. Strong personal confidence allows Filipinos to face great difficulties and
unpredictable risks in ensuring that "God will take care of things

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