CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR

SCHOOL OF EUDCATION

CURRICULUM TRANSACTIONAL STRATEGY (CTS)

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT SKILL

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Course Code Title of the Course Type of Course Credits Marks Marks
CIA External
AEC Personality Foundation 4 40 60
Development Skill Course Elective

No. of
Unit Topic Methodology classes
needed
Unit I : Concept; and meaning and Lecture, Discussion 4
Personality importance of personality.
Determinants of Personality: Lecture, Discussion / PPT 3
Biological, Social,
Environmental.
Theories of Personality : Lecture, Discussion / PPT 3
a) Carl Rogers
b) A. Maslow
c) S. Freud
d) G.W. Allport
Theories of Personality : Lecture, Discussion / PPT 4
e) A. Bandura
f) E. Erickson
g) Elbert Ellis

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After going through this unit, you will be able to

· Understand meaning and concept of personality

· Learn about biological, social, and environmental determinants of personality.
· Understand the theories of personality given by Carl Rogers, Maslow, Freud and
Allport.
· Understand the theories of personality given by Bandura, Erickson and Elbert Ellis.
· Applies the knowledge gained from personality theories and develop healthy
personality.
· Appreciate the importance of positive personality.
ACTIVITIES

· Preparation of assignment
· Preparation of PPT for presentation in the class

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION

· Discuss on concept and meaning of personality

· Identify the biological, social and environmental factors which influence personality
of the individual.
· Discuss the significant contributions of Carl Rogers, Maslow, Freud and Allport
theory on personality.
· Discuss the significant contributions of Bandura, Erickson and Elbert Ellis theory on
personality.
· Discuss the importance of having positive personality.
· Identify the ways and means to develop positive personality in the light of the
psychologist theories on personality.

SUGGESTED READING

· Barry and Johnson (1964) Classroom Group Behaviour, New York:

Macmillan.Badger, R. and White, G., 2000. A Process genre approach to teaching
writing. ELT journal, 54(2), 153-160
· Bruner, R.F. (1978). Psychology applied to teaching. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
· Dececo, J.P. (1977). The Psychology of learning and instruction, Prentice Hall, Delhi.
· Eason, M.E. (1972). Psychological Foundation of Education, N.Y. Holt, Rinehart and
Winston, Inc.
· Guilford, J.P. (1967). Nature of Human Intelligence, New York: McGraw Hill.
· Hall, C.S. and Lindzey, G. (Second Edition), Theories of personality. Wiley
Publications.
· Hurlock, E.B. (2001). Developmental psychology : A life span approach (Fifth
edition). New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
· Mangal S K (2012). Advanced Educational Psychology (II Edition), PHI Learning
Private Limited, New Delhi.
· Parameshwaran, E.G. and Beena, C. (2002). An invitation to psychology. New
Delhi : Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
· Synder, C.R. & Shane J. Lopez (2007). Positive psychology. SAGE Publications.
U.K.
· Walia J S (2002). Foundations of Educational Psychology.
· Woolfolk, Anita (2004). Educational psychology. (Ninth Edition), Delhi: Pearson
Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.

WEB RESOURCES

· gtu.ge/Agro-Lib/PersonalityPsychology.pdf
· www.studymode.com
· wps.ablongman.com/wps/media/objects/1530/1567154/231-277_CH07_61939.pdf
 No. of
Unit Topic Methodology classes
needed
Unit II : Introduction Lecture, Discussion 4
Personality · Importance of Personality
Development Development
· Personality Development Tips
· Importance of Character in PD
Different Types of Personality- A Lecture, Discussion / PPT 2
practical approach
· Personality Traits
· Personality Disorders
Dressing and Personality Lecture, Discussion / PPT 3
Development
· Communication Skills and PD
Role of PD in Reducing Stress Lecture, Discussion / PPT 3
· Role of PD in Organizational
Success

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After going through this unit, you will be able to

· Understand the need and importance of personality development.

· Identify some tips to develop healthy personality among students.
· Discuss the importance of character in personality development.
· Classify the different types of personality in a practical way.
· Explain personality traits, and personality disorders.
· Identify the relationship between dressing sense and personality development.
· Discuss the relations between communication skills and personality development.
· Identify the role of personality in reducing stress among individuals.
· What is the relation between organisational success and personality development?
· Appreciate the influence of personality development in all round development of the
individual.

ACTIVITIES

· Preparation of assignment
· Preparation of PPT for presentation in the class

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION

· Discuss the importance of healthy personality in all round development of the

individual.
· Identify healthy measures to develop personality.
· List out the important personality traits of adolescence.
 · Classify the different types of personality.
· Discuss the concept and meaning of personality disorder.
· Deliberate on the relationship between dressing and communication skills on
personality development.
· Identify the role of personality in reducing stress among individuals.
· Discuss role of positive personality in enhancing organisational success.

SUGGESTED READING

· Anderson, J.R. (1983). Rules of the mind. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum

· Dandapani, S. (2001) Advanced educational psychology, (2nd edition), New Delhi,
Anmol publications pvt Ltd.
· Hall, C.S. and Lindzey, G. (Second Edition), Theories of personality. Wiley
Publications.
· Hurlock, E.B. (2001). Developmental psychology : A life span approach (Fifth
edition). New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
· Parameshwaran, E.G. and Beena, C. (2002). An invitation to psychology. New
Delhi : Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
· Mangal S K (2012). Advanced Educational Psychology (II Edition), PHI Learning
Private Limited, New Delhi.
· Newell, A. & Simon, H.A. (1972). Human problem solving. Englewood Cliffs,
NJ:Prentice Hall.
· Rathus, R.A and Nevid, J.S. (1992). Adjustment and Growth. New York:
Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
· Synder, C.R. & Shane J. Lopez (2007). Positive psychology. SAGE Publications.
U.K.
· Walia J S (2002). Foundations of Educational Psychology.
· Weiten, W and Lloyd, M.A. (2007). Psychology Applied to Modern Life (8 th edn).
UK: Thomson – Wadsworth
· Woolfolk, Anita (2004). Educational psychology. (Ninth Edition), Delhi: Pearson
Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.

WEB RESOURCES

· https://www.123test.com/personality-test/
· https://www.my-personality-test.com/
· http://public.sd

No. of
Unit Topic Methodology classes
needed
Unit III : Subjective: Introspection & Lecture, Discussion, Seminar, 4
Personality Interview Presentation
Assessment Objective: Personality Lecture, Discussion, 5
Inventories and Scales Presentation, and Debate
Projective: RIB, TAT & PF Lecture, Discussion, and 4
Study Seminar,
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After going through this unit, you will be able to

· Understand techniques of assessing personality.

· Differentiate between subjective, objective and projective techniques of measuring
personality.
· Explain interview as a method of assessing personality.
· Understand the importance of introspection as a method of assessing personality.
· Understand the meaning and concept of objective method of assessing personality
through inventories and scales.
· Describe the principles and method of Rorschach Ink blot for assessing personality.
· Explain thematic appreciation test.
· Appreciate the methods of assessing personality in its true essence.

ACTIVITIES

· Preparation of assignment
· Preparation of PPT for presentation in the class
· Using suitable apparatus to test students’ personality.

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION

· Discuss the meaning and importance of assessing personality.

· Explain the advantages of introspection as a method of assessing personality.
· Identify the steps in interview method for assessing personality.
· Identify and discuss personality inventories and scales which can be used to measure
personality effectively.
· Discuss the meaning and importance of projective techniques in assessing personality.
· What is RIB? How it can be used to assess personality.
· What is TAT? How TAT can be used to assess personality.

SUGGESTED READING

· Aggarwal, G.C. (1996). Essential of Educational Psychology. Vikas Publishing

House, New Delhi
· Anastasi, A. and Urbina,S. (2006). Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Pearson
Prentice – Hall.
· Barrett, J. (2004). Aptitude, Personality and Motivation Tests. New Delhi:Kogan Page
· Corey,G. (2001). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy (6th
Edn). U.S: Brooks/Cole.
· Dryden, W. (1998). Handbook of Individual Therapy. New Delhi: Sage
Publications
· Kozulin, A., 1998. Psychological tools, a socio-cultural approach to education.
Harvard University Press: Cambridge, London, UK.
 · Sherfield, R. M.; Montgomery, R.J. and Moody, P, G. (2010). Developing Soft Skills.
4th ed. New Delhi: Pearson.
· Mangal S K (2012). Advanced Educational Psychology (II Edition), PHI Learning
Private Limited, New Delhi.
· Wolmen, Benjeman, (1981) Contemporary Theories and Systems in Psychology
Springer.

WEB RESOURCES

· http/en.wikipedia.org.
· theinkblot.com
· www.studymode.com
· https://www.britannica.com/
· https://www.slideshare.net/

No. of
Unit Topic Methodology classes
needed
Unit IV : · Creativity Lecture, Discussion, Seminar, 2
Indicators of · Multiple Intelligence
successful · Emotional Intelligence
Person · Group Dynamics and Discussion, and Debate 3
Interpersonal Relations.
· Attitudes and Temperament
· Social Responsibility and Lecture, Discussion, Seminar, 4
Community Work and Presentation
· Self Confidence
· Life Style

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After going through this unit, you will be able to

· Understand the broad personality indicators for a successful person.

· Identify and incorporate certain feasible factors to develop all round development of
the individual.
· Develop broad outlook about life.
· Individually identify indicators which are needed to be a successful person.
· Accept the individual difference in terms of creativity, intelligence, and group
dynamics.
· Realise attitudes, temperament, social responsibility, self confidence, life style should
be positive to be a successful person.
· Develop knowledge and skills to assess various psychological factors using proper
equipments.
· Appreciate the importance of personality in growth and development of an individual.
ACTIVITIES

· Preparation of assignments.
· Preparation of PPT for presentation in the class
· Seminar presentation.
· Using suitable apparatus to test students’ emotional intelligence, creativity, self
confidence etc. whichever is available.

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION

· Brainstorm on ‘Who is a successful person?’ What is the personality traits associated

with him/her?
· Discuss the personality indicators of a successful person?
· Analyse some famous personalities in the light of personality indicators identified by
students for a successful person.
· Explain the concept, of creativity, multiple intelligence, & emotional intelligence and
how it influences personality and character?
· Discuss the importance group dynamics, interpersonal relations, right attitudes and
temperament in shaping successful person.
· Explain the significance of social responsibility and community work in shaping a
successful person.
· Understand the principles, method, and process of using equipments in assessing
personality factors like self confidence, life style, etc.

SUGGESTED READING

· Anastasi, A. and Urbina,S. (2006). Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Pearson

Prentice – Hall.
· Barrett, J. (2004). Aptitude, Personality and Motivation Tests. New Delhi:Kogan Page
· Aggarwal, G.C. (1996). Essential of Educational Psychology. Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi
· De Bono, Edward. 1993. Serious Creativity. Re print. Harper Business.
· De Bono, Edward. 2000. Six Thinking Hats. 2nd Edition. Penguin Books.
· Frey, D and Carlock, C. (1989). Enhancing Self Esteem. 2nd edition. Indiana:
Accelerated Development INC.
· Gardner, Howard. 1993. Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice: A
Reader Basic Book. New York.Eason, M.E. (1972). Psychological foundation of
education, N.Y. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.
· Johnson, D.W. (1997). Reaching out – Interpersonal Effectiveness and Self
Actualization. 6th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
· Newell, A. & Simon, H.A. (1972). Human problem solving. Englewood Cliffs,
NJ:Prentice Hall.
· Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A. (2009). Organizational Behavior. Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Prentice Hall.
· Sherfield, R. M. ; Montgomery, R.J. and Moody, P, G. (2010). Developing Soft
Skills. 4th ed. New Delhi: Pearson.
 · Segal, J.W. Chipman, S.F., & Glaser, R. (1985). Thinking and learning skills:
Relating Instruction to Basic Research. (Vol. I). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.

WEB RESOURCES

· https://www.britannica.com/topic/personality
· https://www.16personalities.com/
· http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/
· www.education.nic.in