Benguet State University

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

MODULE 1 (Introduction) Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.

About the Course

course is divided The into three major parts: The first part seeks to understand the
construct of the self from various disciplinal perspectives: philosophy, sociology, anthropology,
and psychology—as well as the more traditional division between the East and West—each
seeking to provide answers to the difficult but essential question of "What is the self?" And
raising, among others, the question: "Is there even such a construct as 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 concern 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.

• It strives to meet this goal by looking at a variety of explanations from different

disciplines.
• The self is sometimes referred to as the “soul,” “ego,” “psyche,” “identity,” “I” “me,”
“am,” or “being”.
• The self is the sense of who we are. The course includes three parts:

I. The self from various perspectives

II. Unpacking the self
III. Managing and caring for the self

The following are the graphic organizers that summarizes the entire course:

I. The self from various perspectives II. Unpacking the self

Philosophical Physical

Digital Sexual
Western/Eastern
Psychological
thought

Political Material
Anthropological Sociological
Spiritual

III. Managing and caring for the self

LEARNING TO BE A BETTER STUDENT

SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS

TAKING CHARGE OF ONE’S HEALTH

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College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

MODULE 1 (Introduction) Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.

Diagnostic Test
Diagnostic Test: This activity aims to draw out your own perceptions of yourself and how you
relate with and to the world. Since you do not yet have a clear understanding of the subject
matter, we do not expect you to elucidate much on the matter. However, we encourage you to
introspect and think deeply and clearly as your answer the following questions. Compose your
essay in three paragraphs – introduction, body/summary, and conclusion.
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 How do you view/look at the SELF? Include definitions, descriptions, and examples.

 In what Manner will you present the SELF to others? Are there names or titles or
categories you would like to cluster the SELF with?

 How shall you manage and care for the SELF as being member of a family,
community, church, student, or any other criteria you would like to be identified with?

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 Benguet State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

MODULE 1 (Introduction) Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.

THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES: Overview of the self

ENGAGE!
Understanding the self is a key to a meaningful and successful life. Self -identity is
something that we discover by way of putting our experiences together and finally deciding
the kind of person we want to be. If we do not attempt to know ourselves, how would life be
and who shall we become? As Erik Erikson puts it, “In the social jungle of human existence,
there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.”

Activity 1. “What’s in a NAME?

R-ESPECTFUL
A
I
Y
A

Materials:
Short bond paper (8x11)
Any art materials

Instructions:
 Write your name (Family name first before your given name)
 Use your given name, if you have more than one name, choose one that you think
best represents your personality.
 For each letter of your Name, give an adjective that best describe your personality.
Be creative in making your activity.
 Make a short video clip explaining your art work to be uploaded online.
 Upload your work through our group chat or any platform that is available in your
area.

Rubrics /Criteria:

Content 10
Creativity 5
Cleanliness 5
Explanation / sharing part. (Short 15
video clip)
Total 35 points
 Benguet State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

MODULE 1 (Introduction) Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.

EXPLORE!
A meaningful life in one that is lived with others; where there is fulfillment,
happiness, continuous desire to be good not only to one’s self but with other human beings
too. What we have and who we are is a product of both nature and nurture. We started
helpless and soon grew with the assistance of the many significant others in our life. Now that
you have explored a bit of yourself, let’s try to explore ourselves including the “others” not just
ourselves, not just “me” but “you”.

Activity 2. “ME and YOU”

Materials:
1 whole cartolina
Any art materials

Instructions:
 Based on the videos on Activity 1, see among all the video presentations who has
the same name adjectives with the adjectives you used to describe yourself. Then
based on the similarities that you have, you may select your group mates (5
members in each group) and create a name for your group.
 Create your own FB chat group.
 Together as a group, make a poster –slogan about your similar personalities. Be
creative in your activity.
 Make a short video explaining your poster slogan. Only one member can do the
explanation.
 Upload your activity in our Group chat/ Google classroom.

Rubrics /Criteria for points:

Content 10
Creativity 5
Team work (Peer Evaluation) 5
Explanation / sharing part. (Short video clip) 15
Total 30 points

ELABORATE!
Activity 3. Two-Minute Speeches
Materials:
Paper and Pen

Instructions:
 Prepare a two-minute speech about yourselves.
 Describe the essence of your personal identity by sharing a personal experience or
any interesting experience that is memorable to you.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

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 Ask someone to take your video while delivering your speech.

 Upload your speech in our group chat or Google classroom.

Rubrics/ Criteria:
Content 15
Delivery 15
Total 30points

EXPLAIN!
The SELF is one of the most interesting topics that people talk about every day. We
may not be conscious about it but every time we mention the “I”.

I will go to I will…
school…

I hang
We are talking about ourselves as
out
“Actors”
with….

Further, we always mention the “ME” as the object. Our Interest about our self is even
more evident in the functional word variations of I and ME. Depending on our purpose. (My,
Mine, Myself etc.)

Give
Tell.. ME
ME…
about it…

It makes
me feel..

The self composes both the I as an

actor and the ME as an object
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College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

MODULE 1 (Introduction) Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.

Our consciousness of the existence of the Self has been almost automatic or reflexive
and we are almost unaware that in our everyday lives, we are constantly talking about it.

EVALUATE!
Activity 4. The Factors of My Self.
Name: _________________________________Section: _________________

Instructions: List down at least five (5) of your traits on each of the categories provided
below. Then identify the possible source/s of these traits by ranking the influence of the
different factors (4 being the highest, 1 being the lowest). Then get the total and see which
area you had the highest and lowest scores. The factors with the highest score may have the
most influence in your traits.

FACTORS OF SELF IDENTITY

TRAITS SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEREDITARY PERSON-
VOLITION
Physical Appearance
(e.g., Tall, stout)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Emotional Expressions
(e.g. Cheerful, warm )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Interpersonal
relationship
(e.g., caring, friendly,
aloof)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 Benguet State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self

MODULE 1 (Introduction) Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.