C O U R S E O U T L I N E

MODULE PART 1: DEFINING THE SELF: PERSONAL AND

DEVELOPMENTALPERSPECTIVES ON SELF AND IDENTITY
Unit 1
: Meet and Greet: My Home, My School
Unit 2:
Concept and nature of self: Who am I?
Unit 3:
Self, Society and Culture
Unit 4:
Self as Cognitive Construct
Unit 5:
Self: Western and Eastern Thought
MODULE PART 2: UNPACKING THE SELF
Unit 1:
Physical self: the Beautiful Me
Unit 2
: Material Self: To Buy or not to Buy?
Unit 3:
Spiritual Self: Believe it or not!
Unit 4:
Moral Self: Living with Purpose
Unit 5:
Political Self: Being Filipino
Unit 6:
Digital Self: Who I am in the Cyber world?
Unit 7:
Social Self: Relating with Others
MODULE PART 3: MANAGING AND CARING FOR SELF
Unit 1:
Intelligent behaviors: Learning to be a better Learner
Unit 2:
Emotional self: Achieving My Emotional Competencies
Unit 3
: Responsible Self: My Commitment to Lifelong Growth
Unit 4
: Do not Just Dream, Make it Happen!
Unit 5:
Self-Improvement: Directing My Destiny
 C O U R S E S Y L L A B U S

Course Title: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Course Number:
Course Description: The course deals with the nature of identity, as well as thefactors, and
forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal identity.
Course Placement: Criminology
Course Credits: 3 units
Number of Hours: 54 hours in a semester
Course objectives: 1. Relate the course to the realization of the Mission, Vision,Core Values
and Institutional outcomes of the School
2. Explain the essence of “SELF”
3. Describe the relationship of Self, Society, and Culture
4. Illustrate the self
5. Differentiate the Self in Eastern and Western Thought
6. Evaluate unpacking the self through the physical and sexual self, material self,
supernatural self, moral self, political self, cyber self, social self, and the emotional self.

C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
In this module, I deeply encourage you to complete your requirements for you to pass in
this course.
1. Individual Portfolio (reaction papers, analysis, reflection, individual journal, worksheets, etc.)
2. Regular self-assessment test
3. Suggested reading materials for supplemental reading for further discussionsand for widening
your understanding
4. Major examinations: Prelim, midterm, and final examinations

SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES

For your guidance as on how I computed your grades as an assessment, I divided into three main
areas for each term, namely:
1. Written works [quizzes and worksheets etc.] 35%
2. Performance [recitations/ journal, reflection, reaction and analysis] 30%
3. Examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Finals) 35%
MODULE PART 1:
D E F I N I N G T H E S E L F : P E R S O N A L A N D
D E V E L O P M E N T A L
P E R S P E C T I V E S O N S E L F AND IDENTITY

 Explain your program and your institution’s vision, mission and objectives.
 Focus your attention as well as listen and cooperate wholeheartedly
and openly during onlineclass-sessions and;
➢ Demonstrate self-understanding and self-acceptance.

MEET AND GREET

What is all about?

Why are you in this subject?
College life said to be the most challenging and exciting phase of your life. It
is entirely new adventure that everyone looks forward to. It is a world
different form your primary as well as junior and senior high
schools. Since you are in your freshman year, everything-including
this subject – is new to you.

 What is “understanding the Self”?

 Is it important in the curriculum?
 How will it help me as a student and as a person?

An Overview of Self/Identity

The “self” has many aspects. These aspects make up the “self’s” integral parts, such as self -awareness,
self-esteem, self-knowledge, and self-perception. With these aspects that
person is able to alter, change, add/or modify himself or herself for
the purpose of gaining social acceptance.
The “self” is an important study in psychology. It holds either the cognitive and
affective
representation of an individual. Knowing oneself is critical to being an
effective team member as well as being successful in life, work, and
relationships. Your personal identity influences everything you do,
and it changes and evolves over time. The “self” is a topic that is often taken about but
largely goes unnoticed. Every time that ‘ I’ is mentioned (e.g. I will go to the theatre)
the self is highlighted as an actor. The consciousness of the
existence of the self has been almost automatic or reflexive. Thus, people
are almost unaware of that in our everyday living. Scholars (i.e.,
theorists, scientists, philosophers) in different fields have
attempted to explain and expound some several issues about the
character, subsistence and dimensionality of the
“self”.

Content and Approach

Understanding the Self is a new GE Course for all college students
regardless of the diverse courses/fields they will take. This course
uses an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) SYLLABUS to allow the
students to appreciate learning better with enriching, creative, fun-
filled activities, as well as mind-blogging exercises that enable
them to develop high critical-order thinking skills while at home