Overview of the subject

1. CITY COLLEGE OF CALAPAN
General Education
Outcomes – Based Teaching and Learning Plan in Understanding the Self
Course Title Understanding the Self Course Code GE 9
Credit Units 3 units Course Pre-/Co-requisites None
Course Description
(Based on CMO No. 20
Series of 2013)
This course deals with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal
identity. This is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding
of one’s self. It strives to meet this goal by stressing the integration of the personal with the academic-contextualizing matters discussed in the
classroom and in the everyday experiences of students – making for better learning, generating a new appreciation for the learning process,
and developing a more critical and reflective attitude while enabling them to manage and improve theirselves to attain better quality of life.
Course Intended
Learning Outcomes
(CILO)
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations pf the self from various disciplinal perspectives.
2. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identity by developing a theory of the self.
3. Examine one’s self against the different aspects of self and identity.
4. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development of various aspects of self and identity
5. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self.
6. Acquire and apply new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life.
MIDTERMS Essential Learning
Intended Learning Outcomes
(ILO)
Teaching/Learning
Activities (TLAs)
Assessment
Tasks (ATs)
Week Content Standards
Declarative
Knowledge
Functional Knowledge
1 – 5
Demonstrate understanding
with the City College of
Calapan’s Philosophy,
Vision, and Mission
Philosophy, Vision, and Mission
of the City College of Calapan
(CCC)
Explaining the Philosophy, Vision,
and Mission of the institution
Recite the Philosophy, Vision, and Mission
Statements of the CCC.
Recitation
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Table of the different
perspectives with its
distinct features
Demonstrate knowledge of
the various philosophical
perspectives of self
The Self from Various
Philosophical Perspective
Identifying the philosophical
perspectives of the various
philosophers about self
Differentiate the perspectives from each other Lecture
Demonstrate understanding
of the relationship between
and among the self, society
and culture
The Self, Society and Culture
Explaining the different influences,
factors and forces that shape the
self.
Describe and discuss the different ways by
which society and culture shape the self.
Group discussion
Think-pair-share Town hall discussion
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2. Demonstrate knowledge of
the different ideas in
psychology about the “self”
The Self as a Cognitive Construct
Differentiating how the self has
been represented across the
different disciplines and
perspectives
Analyze the effects of various factors
identified in psychology in the formation of
the “self”
Create own definition of the “self” based on
the definitions from psychology
Lecture
Presentation of their own
“self”
Demonstrate knowledge of
self, according to Western
against Eastern/ Oriental
Perspectives
The Self in Western and Eastern
Thoughts
Describing self in light of Western
and Eastern Perspectives and
explaining the concept of self as
found in Asian thoughts
Create a representation of the Filipino self
and discuss how it is different or the same to
the discussed definition of self.
Lecture
Illustration
Illustration of the Filipino
Self
Demonstrate knowledge of
the Physical and the Sexual
Self
The Physical and the Sexual Self
Discussing the developmental
aspect of the reproductive system,
identifying the erogenous zone and
characterizing human sexual
behavior
Enumerating sexually transmitted
diseases, natural and artificial
methods of contraception.
Differentiate male from female in terms of
chromosomes, primary sex characteristics,
puberty changes, sexual behavior and
hormones
Lecture and Reading Materials Table
Demonstrate knowledge of
self base on the description
of material self
To Buy of Not to Buy? That is the
Question
Explaining the association of self
and possessions
Identifying the role of consumer
culture to self and identity
Complete a Debit Card Challenge Lecture and Reading Materials
Debit Card Challenge
Table
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
6 – 10
Demonstrate understanding
of religion in relation to
spiritual self
Supernaturals: Believe it or Not?
Identifying the various religious
practices and beliefs
Understanding the self in relation
with religious beliefs
Explaining ways of finding the
meaning of life
Reflect on his/her meaning of life
Lecture and Reading Materials
Essay
Demonstrate understanding
of self based on beliefs as
Filipino
The Political Self and Being a
Filipino
Enumerating Filipino values and
self and identifying what makes a
Filipino
Develop a Filipino identity and reflect on
selfhood in relation to national identity
Lecture and Reading Materials
Illustration of a Filipino
Identity
Demonstrate knowledge of
the Digital Self
Who Am I in the Cyberworld?
Identifying impact of online
interactions on self and the proper
way of demonstrating attitude
online
Enumerating the boundaries of self
online
Define their digital self
Compare real identity vs. digital identity
Identify the influences of internet on sexuality
and gender
Lecture and Reading Materials
Demonstrate knowledge of
the theoretical underpinnings
for how to manage and care
for different aspects of the
self
Learning to be a Better Learner
Explaining how learning occurs
Identify metacognition and study
strategies
Identify metacognitive strategies most suited
to one’s self
Lecture and Reading Materials
Metacognitive strategy
Plan

3. Demonstrate knowledge in
acquiring and honing new
skills and learnings for better
managing of one’s self and
behavior
Do Not Just Dream, Make it
Happen
Explaining Bandura’s self-efficacy
theory for self-assessment
Differentiating growth and fixed
mindset by Dweck
Design personal goals adapting Locke’s goal
setting theory
Lecture and Reading Materials Personal goals Plan
Demonstrate understanding
of applying new skills to
one’s self and functioning for
a better quality of life
Less Stress, More Care
Explaining the effects of stress to
one’s health and it’s social and
cultural dimensions
Design a self-care plan Lecture and Reading Materials Self-Care Plan
FINAL EXAMINATION
Basic Readings Eden Joy Pastor Alata, Bernardo Nicolas Caslib Jr., Janice Patria Javier Serafica, R.A. Pawilen. UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Rex Book Store, Inc. 856 Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Manila,
Philippines.
Extended Readings None
Course Assessment
Grading System
Midterm Examination - 30 %
Final Examination - 30 %
Class Standing (IPO) - 40 %
100%
Course Policies
Language of Instructions
▪ English
Attendance
▪ As identified in the student handbook
Homework, Quizzes, Written Reports, Reaction Papers, and Portfolio
▪ All must be submitted on time
Special Requirement
▪ Participation in a class event which includes contribution to the event fund
▪ Other requirement/project
Classroom Rules and Regulations
Students must:
▪ refrain from any behaviour which might interfere the instructor or disrupt the ability of other students to learn;
▪ avoid inappropriate use of electronic devices;
▪ refrain from unnecessary conversation during class; and
▪ resist the urge to leave the class without cause.
In case of missed examination/s because of absences resulting from illness, a copy of the student’s medical certificate should be presented to the subject teacher so that a special
examination may be given. However, this certificate will not erase the absences/tardiness incurred in the subject.
Committee Members
CommitteeLeader : NelmaL. Viaña,MDMG
Program Head,BSNEd
Members : Purposive CommunicationCourseTeachers
Course Title A.Y. Term of Effectivity Prepared by Checked by Approved by Page/s
Understanding the Self 2019 – 2020
Elma Jane L. Mitante, LPT
Instructor I
Nelma L Viaña, MDMG
OBTL Committee Leader
Rene M. Colocar, Ph.D.
College Administrator
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