SECOND QUARTER

EsP-PD Grade11/12
MODULE 13

INSIGHTFUL PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT

Author
Maria Pricel G. Alvarez

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Most Essential Learning Competency:
Explain the factors in personal development that may guide him/her in
making important career decisions as adolescents. Esp-PD11/12IOPD-III-14.1
Share insights that make him/her realize the importance of personal
development in making a career decision as adolescent. Esp-PD11/12IOPD-III-
14.2
Construct a creative visualization of his/her personal development
through of the various stages he/she went through, stressors, influences, and
decision-making points, and a personal profile analysis. Esp-PD11/12IOPD-III-
14.3

TO THE LEARNER
Dear Learner,
This learning material is made for your personal development.
The main purpose of this module is for you to analyse, synthesize yourself and to help
you develop a plan for setting a career and life goals.
It is my hope that when you browse and answer this module, you will be able to
prepare yourself for a new path towards reaching your goals in life. With confidence,
you will proudly say that you are able to weave yourself with this year’s challenge.
Happy learning!

THE AUTHOR

EXPECTATIONS
Lesson 13. Insightful Personal Development
With this topic, you will discover the different factors of personal development.
This lesson will also help you create your own career plans and discover the different
paces in developing it.
Explain the factors in personal development that may guide him/her in making
important career decisions as adolescents. Esp-PD11/12IOPD-III-14.1
Share insights that make him/her realize the importance of personal
development in making a career decision as adolescent. Esp-PD11/12IOPD-III-14.2
Construct a creative visualization of his/her personal development through of
the various stages he/she went through, stressors, influences, and decision-making
points, and a personal profile analysis. Esp-PD11/12IOPD-III-14.3

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 PRE TEST
Direction: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and the word FALSE if it is
wrong.
__________1. In developing one’s career you need to assess yourself first.
__________2. In applying for a job, once the interviewer said that you are accepted and
you signed the contract, it is still okay to accept other job offer for an alternative.
_________3. Remaining in a position where everyone gets promoted is okay for as long
as you are not being challenged at all in terms of new tasks or role, as long as you
earn enough and you remain on the same routines of your daily life.
_________4. It is okay to keep your resume or CV updated whenever you apply for a
job position.
_________5. Best option whenever you make decisions in life is to consult your career
coach, your parents, your most trusted friend or any person who has been on the
same job for the longest time.
_________6. It is best when you are working on a team because it is one way of learning
things and one way of socializing.
_________7. Feedback given by your colleagues and boss should not be taken seriously
for it is just their view about you and does not play significantly in your personal
development.
_________8. Things learned both from home and school should be taken seriously for it
prepares you for a greater responsibility in life and in your career.
_________9. Knowing what makes you get involve at work and knowing when to stop
and take a pause is a better way of making yourself mindful with what you are doing.
_________10. Personal and work related problems are facts of life. What is important is
knowing when to bounce back and take things one step at a time.

LOOKING BACK

Direction: Fill in the sentence with the missing word/s to make the statement

reviewable timely career employment life roles plan volunteer work

correct. Choose from the box for your answer.

1. A ______________ includes all the roles you undertake throughout your life-
education, training, paid and unpaid work, family, volunteer work, leisure
activities and more.

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 2. Activities that contribute to a career can include training, education,
employment, work experience, ______________, community activities, enterprise
activities and others.
3. A career ____________is a strategy that is important. It can help you manage the
direction you want your career to take, the job skills and knowledge you will
need, and how you can get them.
4. Being _____________ means creating timeframes for completing steps like doing
short courses or talking with someone about the skills required for a particular
job.
5. Being _______________means not setting your goals in concrete, it means being
flexible.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
In today’s lesson, the first essential requirement for getting whatever you want is to
know what you really desire in your life. With the activities, you will begin where you
are, you as a person, and the other factors surrounding you in order to start your
career. You will also discover some of the factors that will affect your personality,
your relationships as well as your goals in life. Attaining personal development is just
the first step towards achieving success in all areas of your life.
Knowing who you are plays an important role in your personal development.
Particularly, from this point, you will be given the chance to think and reflect about
yourself, your talents, skills, abilities and everything about your past experiences in
life. As honest as you can, learn to answer the exercises so that you will also accept
who you are and rise from all the issues that you have in life. The suggested ways are
the best help that you can find to cope up with real life challenges. The tips and
insights will also help in improving yourself as well.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1. Emerging Me
Direction: Cite specific skills per stage in life you gained. Be able to enumerate it.
Age 10-13
a.______________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________
c._______________________________________________________________
d._______________________________________________________________
e._______________________________________________________________
Age 14-16
a.______________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________
c._______________________________________________________________
d._______________________________________________________________
e._______________________________________________________________
Age 17-20
a.______________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________
c._______________________________________________________________

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d._______________________________________________________________
e._______________________________________________________________
Activity 2.
a. The Ideal Me
Enumerate ten qualities that you think as important in creating your ideal person.
Explain or state the reason why you think it is important for your ideal self.

Qualities of your Ideal Self Reason for such character trait

Example: Being Persistent Example: It is needed for me to overcome
challenges such as problems in life.
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
10. 10.
What other five qualities of yourself which you think is not helpful in the creation of
your ideal self?

Five(5) qualities you think is not helpful Why do you think this will not help you
in creating your ideal self in creating your ideal self?
Ex. Being stubborn Ex. It hinders me to believe and accept
instructions given to me.
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

b. Self-Assessment
Direction: Using the format below, assess yourself intently and be able to fill in with
the needed response. Plot your answers and answer the questions at the end.
Name of the Interviewee:_______________________ Job Position:_________________

Strengths/ Challenges you see Skills required for Your Process of

Weaknesses that that you will the job/Specific Preparation/Strategies
you see in you Encounter with tasks to that you will use in
your dream career accomplish with the Career Planning
your dream career

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 Before the
application

During the
application

After the
application/while
on the job

Questions: Write your answer in a direct and honest manner.

1. What did you discover about one’s strengths/weaknesses in terms of your own?
If asked during the interview regarding that aspect, what will be your answer?
(3-5 sentences)

2. What did you realize about your specific skills? In choosing your career,
enumerate the skills that you need to have for a particular work.
(3-5 sentences)

3. Reflect on the manner of your career plan/preparation. What can you adapt or
adjust for your personal development also?(3-5 sentences)

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 4. Explain how you think each skill at a certain age helped you prepare for your
career in life. Cite those skills and determine those task which you think
where those skill will be used.(3-5 sentences)

REMEMBER

INSIGHTFUL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

What is the difference between personal development and personality
development?
Strengthscape, a company that specializes in training and development defines
personal development as an individual’s perception of self and the surrounding
environment. It is a combination of how well people know themselves, how they view
their present and future situation, and how well do they recover from situations which
are not in their favour. Personal development is defined by various authors as the
development of the organized pattern of behaviour and attitudes that makes a person
distinctive. Personal development in general is just a part or a piece of personality
development. However, if we are to define personality development, the term takes
into account the physical as well as the mental state of an individual. It is also an
intiative to improve ones traits and qualities which contribute to your overall
personality.
There are three key factors which affect personal development. First, Self-
esteem, defined as that how one values oneself or how clear is one about one’s
strengths and weaknesses. It also refers to how much pleasure does one derive from
what one does. Second, Optimism which is a facet of Emotional Intelligence, and
also a result of Emotional Intelligence. Being optimistic means: feeling good about
oneself and one’s relationships, which results to being confident about one’s future
and believing that one’s best – efforts and results – are yet to come. Third, Resilience:
The ability: to get back on one’s feet after disappointment for failure and learning from
mistakes and recover back one’s ability to perform.
Moreover in one of the entries written in Essay4Today the writer cited other
factors which can also influence or might affect career choices and personal
development. One’s cultural background as well as his regional area and ethnic group
can influence the future work choice. A person’s expectations and values is shaped
according to the cultural issues which have connections with different areas of our
lives. Our understanding of the nature of expectations and values can lead us to the
understanding of our personality and our decisions for career choice.

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 In addition to that, a person’s life and career choices also lie in the context of
the economic and social issues. As a matter of fact, it is really true that we cannot
choose the society in which we have to live, but we can choose the way of life.
Different situations and conditions can take place in our economic and social lives
which will definitely give us a choice and a certain effect on it. And we have to take
into account this factor. Students who graduated in junior or senior high might
experience financial challenge when their parents were displaced from job and finds
no replacement or whatsoever to sustain their family. Career choices will then be
limited for students and they will be put to a situation where they have to make a
decision to work rather than continue for further studies in college. However, this
student will always seek for means to improve him/herself by all means to attain
personal development.
There are benefits of attaining personal development. It can contribute to your
overall maturity, success and satisfaction. You can use it to reach your goal, advance
in your career, improve your strenghts and talents, better yourself, and always finding
fulfillment in all the things that you do.
Learning the skills for personal development is a challenge for each one.
Personal development skills can be traits or qualities each one already have or ones
you can gain through education and training. Each person will value different
personal development skills depending on their goals, cited are some examples of
skills that people aim to develop.
1.Communication-a person’s ability to speak, write and listen. This skill helps
you to understand what others are saying and feeling and also to express your own
ideas and feeling. A good communicators knows how to speak clearly and confidently
using a tone that is positive and appropriate for the situation.
2. Interpersonal-commonly called as people skills or social skills, interpersonal
skills which are verbal and nonverbal behaviors and reactions to interactions with
others. This also affects one’s ability to build relationships and make impression on
others in social situations.
3. Organization-it the ability to tidy ones physical and digital spaces as well as
one’s ability to plan, schedule and prioritize. Good organization can help save time,
prevent miscommunications and improve efficiency.
4. Problem-solving-is the person’s ability to face challenging times or surprising
situations. A good problem solver knows how to stay calm when they encounter
obstacles and assess all options to find the best solution to the situation.
5. Self-confidence-it is one’s belief in your abilities, actions, and decisions. It is
also an ability in pursuing one’s dreams and goals in life.
6. Adaptability-it is one’s ability to adjust quickly and easily to new things. An
adaptable person can thrive in any type of environment, can handle herself well and
can get along with different personalities.

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 7. Integrity-which means doing what is right and telling the truth even when it
is not what they want to hear. Having integrity can lead to a good reputation and
opportunities for advancement.
8. Work Ethic-this is not just hardwork but being reliable, responsible, quality,
determination and discipline. People with good work ethic can be productive and have
a positive attitude.
9. Leadership-the ability to guide other people. Good leaders can motivate
others and help others reach a shared goal.
There are various means in improving your personal development skills. These
can also be your guideline towards personal development.
a. Overcome your fears. Fear is a type of hindrance in us that prevents us from
growing and progressin in life.
b. Read. A habit that saves a person from being dull. One can enrich his or her
vocabulary and knowledge by reading.
c. Learn something new. Learning things can help us grow by expanding our
knowledge and vocabulary.
d. Ask for feedback. Anyone close or not to you can give feedback on a project or
development. It is also important that you use their comments as well as
constructive criticism to find ways to improve.
e. Observe others. It is also important that you watch and learn from your friends
or someone from your colleague.
f. Network. Interaction with other people will lead you to meet people of different
personalities will also help you develop relationships which will also help you in
the future. Network through industry organizations and other interest groups,
or you may attend conferences, events, celebrations, seminars that may discuss
topics that interests you will also enrich your knowledge and other social skills.
g. Keep a journal. Writing can also help you and a form of blogging your
experiences and journeys which will also make you reflect on the experiences,
your feelings and emotions. This activity also helps you gain self-awareness
and introspection. One can also use this in assessing one’s goal and progress.
h. Meditate. Meditation can help you gain clarity, awareness, reduce stress and
anxiety. This activity can also help you focus on your self-development and
goals.
i. Get a mentor. A good mentor, either a friend, a colleague or anyone whom you
trust the most can pinpoint whatever positive or negative things.
There are suggested means in developing your skill to advance in your career.
If practiced constantly, it will also lead you to success both as a person and in your
career advancement as well.
1. Be an active listener. A good communicator knows how to pay attentions to
what other people say. Focus more on understanding your coworkers and

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 clients saying in order to remember information and respond well when it
comes to work functions. Use effective and professional listening and
communication skills from phone conversations to job interviews.
2. Work well with others. Good people skills make you a valued team member. A
good colleague knows how to collaborate which is one of the 21 st Century skills.
Social skills build good relationships with colleague, clients and acquaintances
of all types and background.
3. Organize your time, work and materials. Planning your task, prioritizing will
help you meet deadlines and complete tasks quickly and easily.
4. Work through challenging situations. In dealing with problems either be simple
or complex can bring out the best in you. You have to assess your options and
determining the solutions. A person who knows how to think critically can
make good decisions. Better believe and have confidence that you can face
whatever challenge you will face. This is a positive energy that will also
motivate and instill confidence to those people surrounding you.
5. Adapt change. Be flexible for an adaptive person can always work well alone or
with teams. Responding well can make situations lessens stress in the
workplace.
6. Be truthful. Being honest is one of the foundations of positive relationship with
colleagues and supervisors. Learn to practice ethics, stand by your values and
be mindful at all times of all your interactions. It can of course develop respect,
satisfaction and a good reputation at work.
7. Be committed and passionate about your job. Dedication helps you to finish
tasks on time and motivate others.
8. Guide those around you.
How to highlight personal development skills?
The first thing to do in applying for a job, you have to list your personal
development skills on your resume and when interviewing for a job to show
employers that you can succeed in that position.
a. Highlight personal development skills in your resume.
Create a section in your resume titled “Skills” that includes both hard
and soft skills. List only the personal development skills that apply to that job.
If you have many skill types, group these skills by category within your
resume’s skills.
Example: Relevant skills
b. Highlight personal development skills in your cover letter
You may choose two personal development skills which you feel are
strong and most relevant to the job. State within that part how you would
apply each one to the job’s responsibilities, or how that skill helped you in the
past.

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 c. Highlight personal development skills during your job interview
List your strongest personal development skills when answering
interview questions, such as “What are your strenghts and weaknesses?”
Mostly some interviewers would ask the same question, which is essential in
knowing you personally during the initial stage of your application.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

A. My Resume, My Jumpstart.
On a separate sheet of paper, write your resume and application letter.
You have to make your own Resume and Application Letter. Imagine that you
have graduated from senior high school and about to find a job. List down all your
achievements and educational attainment and state what job you are applying for.
Highlight those good qualities which you think as your asset as an applicant.
You may ask someone whom you trust while doing this.

POST TEST
A. Identification. Be able to write your answer on the space provided.
__________________1. It means being hardworking, reliable, responsible, quality,
determination and discipline.
__________________2. It means doing what is right and telling the truth even when
it is not what they want to hear.
__________________3. It is being real and honest, which is one of the foundations of
positive relationship with colleagues and supervisors
__________________4. It means listening and using the comments as well as
constructive criticisms to find ways to improve.
__________________5. It means being flexible, which is a good quality of an adaptive
person who can always work well alone or with teams.
B. Essay: Answer the questions as honest as you can in three to five sentences.

Rubrics : Content-5points, Sequence of thought-3 points, Neatness-2 points

1. What is personal development?

2. How do you think will you manage your weakness as a person? Name 1-2
strengths that you have and how do you think you can use it for your future
dream or career in life?

3. Which of the suggested means of personal development you think would be

beneficial to your personal life? Be able to explain it.

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 4. Which of the skills cited do you think you need to develop? Explain.

REFLECTION

1. How do you think this lesson helped you in your career development plan?
Be able to answer this in not less/more than five to ten sentences.

2. Compose a letter to yourself after five years. Be able to write this in five to
ten sentences.
Title: Dear Future Self

REFERENCES

Books
Reyes, Christopher.(2018). Personal Development for Senior High School. Great
Books Trading. pp.204-208. Quezon City
Chopra, D.S. How to Achieve Total Success In Life. Chowdhry Export House.
New Delhi, India.

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Websites
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/improve-your-personal-
development-skills
https://strengthscape.com/personal-development-factors/
https://essay4today.com/blog/what-influences-your-career-choice

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