Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
IM No.: IM-GESELF-1ST SEM-2020-2021

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus: Bambang

DEGREE PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in COURSE NO. GESELF

Hotel Management
SPECIALIZATION Lodging & Food Service COURSE Understanding the Self
Management TITLE
YEAR LEVEL I TIME FRAME 3 hrs WK NO. 1 IM NO. 1

I. Orientation
1. Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives and core values of the University
2. Grading System
3. School Policies
4. Course Outline
5. Course Requirements

II. Introduction
1. Description of the course
2. Importance of the course
3. Nature, Identity of self
4. Dimensions of self

III. Lesson Overview

Understanding the Self is a fundamental course in the General Education Curriculum for tertiary
education. It is designed to help the students understand the nature of identity including factors that influence
and shape personal identity.
Today, issues of self and identity are very critical to adolescents. This course was conceptualized to aid
undergraduate students develop a more critical and reflective attitude in exploring the issues and concerns of
the self and identity for a better and proper way of understanding one’s self. It emphasizes the integration of
personal daily experiences of the students with their learning experiences inside the classroom to encourage
them to improve themselves for a better quality of life.
IV. Desired Learning Outcomes
At the end of the discussions, the students are expected to:
1. Internalized the vision, mission, goals and core values of the university.
2. Demonstrate understanding on the concept of self and identity.
3. Explain the quadrants in the Johari Window

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V. Course Content
Orientation on the VMGO of the university
UNIVERSITY VISION
A premier university in a global community

UNIVERSITY MISSION
To develop an empowered, productive, and morally upright citizenry through high quality,
innovative, and relevant instruction, research, extension, and entrepreneurship programs
adhering to international standards.

.
GOAL: ADVANCED EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION
To adapt and address itself as a functional learning center for innovative programs as a model institution
and enabling its graduates to be empowered and globally competitive through the provision of
undergraduate & graduate education which meet international standards of quality & excellence

CORE VALUES

Delivery of high quality, innovative, and relevant instruction and

A Academic Excellence
acquisition of globally competitive skills.

Equitable access to education for students/clients of diverse ethnic

C Cultural Diversity identities and sustained commitment to nourish indigenous
cultures
Continuing innovations for enhancing resource utilization and
Technological
T management towards improved and harmonious living
Advancement
conditions.
Initiatives and priorities in contributing global expertise to create
S Social Responsibility positive impact on the University’s service areas to attain
the highest standards of organizational citizenship

Course Requirements and Grading System

Requirements Points Weight

(%)
Mid Term
40
Mid-Term Examination 100 40
Class Standing 60
 Quizzes 20
 Assignments 10
 Project/Term Paper 30

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Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
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Final Term
60
Final Examination 100 40
Class Standing 60
 Quizzes 20
 Assignment 10
 Project/ Term Paper 30

Grading System: Cumulative

Final Grade = Mid Term Grade (40%) + Final Term Grade (60%)

Raw Grade
Descriptive Equivalent
Score Equivalent
60%
100 1.00 Outstanding
95 – 99 1.25 Outstanding
90 – 94 1.50 Very Satisfactory
85 – 89 1.75 Very Satisfactory
80 – 84 2.00 Very Satisfactory
75 – 79 2.25 Satisfactory
70 – 74 2.50 Satisfactory
65 – 69 2.75 Satisfactory
60 – 64 3.00 Fair
55 – 59 4.00 Conditional
Below 55 5.00 Failed
INC Incomplete
DRP Officially Dropped without Credit
UD Unofficially Dropped with a grade of 5.00

Nature and concept of the Self

Importance:
• The course is important to a person's self-concept is their understanding of who they are and
what makes them unique. This can include the physical self, the social self, the competent self and the
inner, or psychological, self. Meanwhile, a person's self-understanding is about knowing what motivates
his or her actions.

• Understanding of oneself: such as. a : knowledge or understanding of one's own capabilities,

character, feelings, or motivations : self-knowledge human self-understanding gaining a greater sense of
self-understanding.

• Understanding the self-concept is particularly important for managers because self-knowledge

helps managers understand why they do the things they do and how their beliefs and behaviors affect
themselves, others, and the organization—for better and worse.

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What is the Nature of the Self?

Philosophical
Perspective

An Anthropological Sociological
Conception of Self: The Perspective: The Self as
Self as Embedded in a Product of Society
Culture Who am I?

SELF
Psychological The Self in Western
What am I?
Perspective and Eastern Thought

The Many Views of Self

A search for answers to the nature of the self and the qualities that define it can be traced back great
philosophers during the ancient times. Over time, various disciplines offered their own explanations. Each view
in the figure above offers understanding and insights into the nature of the self, and each can be helpful to young
people to develop answers to the difficult but essential questions: “Who am I/” and “What am I?”

Nature vs. Nurture

 Nature differs from Nurture, since in Nature, a person develops his/her characteristics biologically
(something that has developed starting from the birth of the child), while in Nurture, a person develops
his/her characteristics through the external factors, such as the environment and the society (family,
friends, relatives, etc.).

Identity vs. Self

 Identity, also, differs from Self, as what the readings say, Identities are “qualities, characteristics,
beliefs, opinions, etc., that make a person unique from others.” These is what is distinguishable by
others, or what they perceive to us through our actions. Self, on the other had, is the “person of
himself/herself,” meaning, it is what the others didn’t see in you, because this is personal character; this
is what makes up a person.

Dimensionalities of the Self/Identity

 There are 4 different dimensionalities of self, namely social factor, environmental factor, hereditary
factor, and person-volition factor.
 Social factors are the factors in the development of a person which includes all the person around us,
like our family members, relatives, friends, teachers or professors, and even strangers, that might create
an impression to you or affects your actions and thoughts in life.
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 Environmental factors are the factors in the development of a person that includes the environmental
structure, events, and such, which might give an impact on how a person could grow in all the aspects of
his/her life.
 Hereditary factors are the factors in the development of the person that includes biological changes
and events, such as growth in height, puberty (growing of pubic hair, deeper voices for male, broadening
of hips and start of menstruation for female, etc.) that usually affects the physical characteristics of a
person.
 Person-volition factors are the inclination of a person creates a social construct which sets him apart to
others.
Pointers to Improve Self-Awareness and Discovering the Self
1. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Knowing your strengths and coping with your weaknesses, will
help you improve self-awareness.
2. Ask for feedback and listen.
3. Develop intuitive decision making skills.
4. Know your emotional triggers.
5. Set boundaries.
6. Practice self-discipline.
7. Keep an open-mind.
8. Take psychometric tests.
9. Try new experiences
10. Discover your physical limits
11. Motivate yourself
12. Meditate

Discovering the Self

Johari’s Window

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Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
IM No.: IM-GESELF-1ST SEM-2020-2021
VI. Learning Activities
Activity No. 1
Direction: Do you truly know yourself? Respond to the following queries with all honesty. Answer the following
questions about your “self” as fully and precisely as you can and place your answers on the box beside the
question.

1. How would you characterize your

“self:

2. What makes you stand out from the

rest? What makes your “self”

3. What are your strengths?

4. What are your abilities?

5. What do you wish to change in your

traits? Why?

6. What do you want to achieve for

yourself?

Activity No. 2
Direction: Comply with what is being asked from you below and let us see how well you are aware about your
image.
1 Very rare do I feel that
2 Sometimes I do feel that
3 I often have that feelings
4 I am frequently experiencing that
5 I usually have that feeling

How I feel About Me and Myself In My Opinion Other’s Opinion

1. My appearance

2. My self-confidence

3. My achievements

4. My abilities

5. How I feel about others

6. Their looks and grooming

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7. Their degree of confidence

8. Their life achievements

9. Their skills and abilities

1. Sum up how you feel about yourself in comparison with how others view you:

_____________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________

2. Sum up how you feel about others and how it goes with others’ opinion:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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VII. Evaluation

Direction: Express how you feel for every given item below. This will test your level of self-esteem by
assigning the appropriate experience with the rate to 1 to 5. The scale is provided below.
________ I am quickly bored with things I do
________ I do not comply with school requirements
________ I am in conflict with people around me
________ I find it hard to communicate with my thoughts
________ I find it difficult to attend my classes
________ People think I am a failure and a mess
________ I feel weak
________ I am never an achiever
________ I have a hard time focusing
________ I easily forget
________ I easily give up
________ I am ugly
________ I am never on time
________ I hate grooming

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Rubrics: Not to be given to the students

14 – 20 points Your self-esteem is doing well. Good for you!

21 – 30 points It is okay to feel low at all times but at least you have the ability to improve
your self-esteem.
31 – 40 points You need to do something to uplift your self-esteem

41 and above Your self-esteem is suffering, you may need to ask for support from school
counselor/s to improve on that area

VIII. Assignment

Your Personal Identity

“Who Are You”
Family History
(Where have you come from/)

Values
(What is really important to you)
Hopes for the Future
(Where do you hope to be in 5-10
years? )
Strengths
(What skills, talents do you have)

Emotions
(What do you feel most often?)

Interest
(What are you interested in)

IX. VIII. References

Alata, Eden Joy Pastor, et.al. (2018) Understanding The Self. Rex Bookstore, Inc., Florentino St., Sta Mesa
Heights, Quezon City

Magalona, Ethel, et.al. (2018) Understanding The Self: Developing Life Skills. Mindshapers Co., Inc. , Rm 108,
ICP Building, Recoletos cor Cabildo St., Intramuros, Manila

Monilla_go, Ma. Jocelyn. (2018) Understanding the Self. C & E Publishing, Inc. EDSA South Triagle, Quezon
City
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