Senior High School

Personal Development
Module 13: week 8
Insights Into One’s Personal
Development

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 Target

Personal development is a lifetime process marked by laughter, sweat,

and tears. It is the journey of an individual toward self-discovery and self-
acceptance. This learning material culminates the topics covered by this
subject which aimed at facilitating your personal growth and gearing toward
your career development. It also provides information or insights how
personal development is important in choosing your career in the future.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected share insights that make
him/her realize the importance of personal development in making a career
decision as adolescent. EsP-PD11/12IOPD-IIi-h-14.2

Subtasks:
a. identify the role of personal development in making a career
choice as an adolescent;
b. discuss the different skills that can be developed that can be
of greatly help in your future career;
c. demonstrate the different skills that can be developed in
personal development which could greatly help in making
career choice in the future;
d. explain how personal development help the adolescent in
developing their future career; and
e. share insights on how personal development help in
developing the future career of the adolescent.

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 Jumpstart

Activity 1: My Vision
Directions: Make your own vision in life by answering the following questions.
Write your answers on the box. Use separate sheet of paper for these activities.

Vision board 1: Write your vision in life.

Vision board 2. List your goals and objectives in the realization of your
vision.

Vision 3: Make an assessment of yourself on how you would reach the set of
goals and objectives in the realization of your vison.

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 Discover

The concept of a career or choice of occupation begins right from the time
children indulge in pretend play as a doctor, teacher, and other professionals they
see around them. Often, children find themselves answering questions as to what
they want to become when they are older. Although, this process starts early, actual
planning and decision-making start in adolescence (the period between 13 and 18
years). It is a key developmental period characterized by several biological and
psychological changes and requires the successful resolution of specific tasks like
identity achievement. It is a stage where they struggle to find a balance between
obedience and independence. Along with other skills, an adolescent need to develop
adequate decision-making skills as several important decisions that will have an
impact in their future will be taken in this period. Human development is one of the
most stunning processes in life. The hallmark of such process is change. We all
change as we age, and many counts of these changes were studied by great thinkers
and various professionals like those in the field of education, social science, and
medicine.
Personal development is a lifelong process. It is a way for people to assess their
skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals to realize and maximize
their potential. Personal development plays a crucial role in one’s career growth. An
individual who can contribute not only to his area of expertise, but other domains as
well are bound to get quick promotions and lucrative incentives and rewards. Trust
me, personal development is imperative not only for career growth but also for mere
survival in the organization. No organization would like to retain an individual who
is resistant to changes and fails to perform in unpredictable and unforeseen
situations.

Role of Personal development in making career choice

1. You’ll figure out what you want to do.

By carrying out ongoing personal development, you’ll be learning more
about your abilities and aspirations. You’ll figure out where your values, beliefs,
and values lie, not to mention uncover a clearer purpose for what you’re doing –
both on a personal and professional level.
2. You’ll be able to make clear goals.
By figuring out more about yourself, you’ll be able to set clear and well-
informed goals. Whether it’s that taking a course helped you realize what career
you’d like to pursue or learning a new language made you want to travel.
Expanding your knowledge is a great way to help you make good decisions about
your future. Not only will you realize what you really want to do but also you’ll
be able to rule out paths that might not suit you as much as you thought.
Personal development helps you set goals and expectations for yourself. Any
individual without a vision in life not only fails to deliver but also gets easily lost
in the crowd. It is important to set expectations for yourself. There is a scope of
improvement always. Never ever feel that you are the best and you know
everything.
3. You’ll be motivated.

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 With clear and achievable targets, you’ll be more motivated to fulfil them
especially if you have a personal development plan to track your progress. This
means you’ll be more productive in carrying out the tasks you set yourself
(whether it’s at work, study, or home) – and you’ll be more likely to complete
them to a high standard. After all, it’s the only way you’ll achieve your goals.
4. You’ll improve your career prospects.
While personal development might seem separate from your professional
life, it could be a great way to achieve your career goals. And it’s not just what
you learn that could help you thrive at work but by making your commitment to
personal development clear to employers, you’ll be able to demonstrate
dedication and an ability to learn and grow. With most employers seeking
candidates who are willing to progress within an industry, you could be well on
your way to landing your dream role.
5. Personal development can contribute to your maturity, success,
and satisfaction.
Many people build personal development skills throughout their lives to
better themselves and reach their goals. They can do this through education,
advice from a mentor, self-help and more. In this article, we will describe some
of the most important personal development skills.
6. Personal development skills are qualities and abilities that help you
grow both personally and professionally.
Understanding and improving these skills can help you maximize your
potential. This process is also known as self-development or personal growth.
7. You can use personal development skills to: Reach goals, advance
in your career, improve your strengths and talents, better yourself, and find
fulfillment.
Personal development skills can be traits or qualities you already have or
ones you can gain through education and training. People will value different
personal development skills depending on their goals and here are some
examples of skills people commonly aim to develop:

a. Communication skills
Communication includes your ability to speak, write and listen. With
these skills, you can understand what others are saying and feelings,
convey your own ideas and feelings, too. Good communicators can speak
clearly and confidently using a tone that is positive and appropriate for the
situation.
b. Interpersonal skills
Also called people skills or social skills. Interpersonal skills are the
verbal and nonverbal behaviors and reactions to interactions with other
people. They affect your ability to build relationships and make impressions
on others in social situations.
c. Organization skills
Organization skills include the tidiness of your physical and digital
spaces as well as your ability to plan, schedule and prioritize. Good
organization can help save time, prevent miscommunications, and improve
efficiency.
d. Problem-solving skills
Problem-solving is your ability to handle challenging or surprising
situations. Good problem-solvers can stay calm when they encounter
obstacles and assess all their options to find the best solution.

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e. Self-confidence skills
Self-confidence is the belief in your abilities, actions, and decisions. If
you have confidence in yourself, you might be more likely to pursue
ambitious goals, try new things and believe you can succeed.
f. Adaptability skills
Adaptability is your ability to adjust quickly and easily to new things.
People who can handle change well often get along with a variety of
personalities and thrive in any environment. They can remain calm in
surprising situations.
g. Integrity skills
People tend to trust those who are honest and stand by their values.
Integrity means doing what is right and telling the truth, even if it is not
what they want to hear. Having integrity can lead to a good reputation and
opportunities for advancement.
h. Work ethic skills
Work ethics includes not only hard work but also reliability,
responsibility, quality, determination, and discipline. People with good work
ethics tend to be productive and have a positive attitude.
i. Leadership
Leadership is the ability to guide people. Good leaders can motivate
others and help them reach a shared goal. They build confidence and
improve morale.

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 Explore

Activity 1: Concept Mapping

Direction: Using the concept map below, identify the importance of personal
development and why it is important in setting career goals of the adolescent.

Importance of Personal
Development

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 Deepen

Activity 2: Journal Writing

Directions: Write your reflection to your journal by answering the question
below.

1. How does personal development help you in developing your skills that
you can use in setting your career goals in the future.

Rubrics

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Assessment
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 Gauge

Assessment: Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand each question. Select and write the
CAPITAL letter of your answer on another sheet of pad paper.
1. It is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims
in life and set goals to realize and maximize their potential.
A. Career Development B. Personal Development
C. Skills Development D. Social Development

2. Which of the following skills include the tidiness of your physical and digital
spaces as well as your ability to plan, schedule and prioritize?
A. Communication B. Integrity
C. Organization D. Work ethic

3. With these skills, you can understand what others are saying and feeling and
convey your own ideas and feelings.
A. Communication B. Integrity
C. Organization D. Work ethic

4. It is your ability to handle challenging or surprising situations.

A. Adaptability B. Communication
C. Problem Solving D. Self-Confidence

5. It means doing what is right and telling the truth, even if it is not what they
want to hear.
A. Communication B. Integrity
C. Organization D. Work ethic

6. With clear and achievable targets, you’ll be more motivated to fulfill them
especially if you have a personal development plan to track your progress.
Which of the role of personal development describe this statement?

A. You’ll be motivated.
B. You’ll be able to make clear goals.
C. You’ll get a better work-life balance.
D. You’ll improve your career prospects.

7. Why personal development is important in developing the skills of an

individual?
A. to build self-confidence
B. to become good communicators
C. to become good leaders that can motivate others and help them reach a
shared goal
D. to reach goals, advance in your career, improve your strengths and talents,
better yourself, and find fulfillment

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8. Which of the following statement is TRUE about Personal Development?
A. Personal development skills are qualities and abilities that help you
grow both personally and professionally.
B. You can use personal development skills to: Reach goals, advance
in your career, improve your strengths and talents, better yourself,
and find fulfillment.
C. Through personal development you will develop your leadership
skills which you can use in pushing, giving orders, and driving
people.
A. Statement A and B are true
B. Statement A and C are True
C. Statement B and C are False
D. Statement C and A are False

9. Ms. Loreine is planning to apply for a work in a Business Process Outsourcing

agency or BPO. What skills should Ms. Loreine possess?
A. Communication and Self-confidence skills
B. Integrity and Communication skills
C. Interpersonal and Self-confidence skills
D. Self-confidence and Work Ethic skills

10. Nina is a Senior High School student and her dream in the future is to
become a broadcaster someday. She is taking up Humanities and Social
Sciences or HUMSS because she knew that this strand helps her to build her
self-confidence and enhance her speaking skills. How would you assess the
personality of Nina?
A. Nina is motivated.
B. Nina is able to set her goal clear.
C. Nina figures out what she wants to do to her life.
D. All the answers are correct.

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Gauge:
Assessment:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. A
10.D
Answer Key