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Applying Life Skills to Different
Domains:
• Personal and Social
• Academic Career and
Vocation
Lesson Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Identify personal traits, interests, strengths, and values by
organizing ideas
2. Show appreciation and acceptance of one’s unique qualities
by reflecting on how these traits shape personal identity; and
3. Create a visually organized and creative brainstorm web that
clearly presents aspects of one’s self-concept.
Before we start, let’s watch
this video.
Listen carefully and be
attentive because at the end
of the video, you will be asked
questions.
Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you faced feelings of
anxiety or self-doubt. How did you cope with those
emotions, and what helped you move forward?
2. Imagine your life 10 years from now after
overcoming your current struggles. What advice
would your future self give you today?
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
STATUS
CHECK:
ARE YOU IN
A
RELATIONSH
IP?
Did you know?
The very first meaningful
relationship every human being
have encountered is......
Maternal Bond (mother-infant
relationship)
• It is very important in a child’s
development. Studies shown
that early bonding ideally
increases response and
sesitivity to the child’s needs,
bolstering the quality of the
mother-baby relationship.
What is Personal Development?
• it is the ongoing process of improving your skills,
knowledge, self-awareness, and overall well-being to
reach your full potential both personally and
professionally. I
• t involves consciously working on yourself by setting
goals, learning new things, building talents, and
overcoming limitations to enhance the quality of your life.
Types of Personal
Development
Types Description
Emotional Growth
Developing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, emotional
regulation, and resilience.
Social Growth
Improving communication skills, building relationships, empathy,
teamwork, and social confidence.
Intellectual Growth
Expanding knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and continuous
learning through education and experiences.
Career Growth
Enhancing professional skills, technical abilities, leadership, and
career advancement.
Spiritual Growth
Connecting with inner values, finding meaning and purpose, and
cultivating peace through practices like meditation or religion.
Physical Growth
Improving physical health, fitness, and well-being through exercise,
nutrition, and self-care.
Elements of
Personal
Development
Element Description
Self-awareness
Understanding your thoughts, emotions, strengths, weaknesses,
and motivations.
Skill-building
Learning new skills or improving existing ones, including both
technical and soft skills.
Goal-setting and Motivation
Defining clear personal or professional goals and maintaining the
drive to achieve them.
Emotional Intelligence
Managing emotions effectively and empathizing with others to build
better relationships.
Resilience and Adaptability
Developing the ability to cope with challenges and bounce back from
setbacks.
Continuous Learning
Committing to lifelong learning and self-improvement through
reading, courses, and experiences.
Reflection and Feedback
Regularly assessing progress and seeking feedback to guide further
development.
Health and Well-being
Taking care of physical and mental health as a foundation for
overall growth.
Questions:
• How do you handle challenges or conflicts in your
social interactions?
• How do you practice empathy and respect towards
people who have different opinions or backgrounds
than you?
• What personal qualities do you value most on
yourself, and how do they influence your
relationships with others?
Personal
Relationship
Personal Relationship
• It is a close and ongoing connection
between two or more individuals
that involves emotional intimacy,
trust, mutual respect, and support.
• Unlike casual or impersonal
interactions, personal relationships
require commitment, frequent
communication, and shared
experiences.
• These relationships can be family
bonds, friendships, romantic
partnerships, or other meaningful
social connections.
Elements of
Personal
Relationship
Commitme
nt
Love and
Intimacy
Attraction
Attachment
Attachment
• it refers to the deep and enduring
emotional bond that develops
between individuals, where each
person seeks closeness and feels
more secure when near the other.
• This bond is rooted in early
experiences with primary caregivers
but extends into adult relationships,
including romantic partnerships,
friendships, and close family ties.
Attraction
• It refers to the emotional, physical,
and psychological pull that draws
individuals toward each other, often
forming the basis for romantic
connections.
• It involves a combination of feelings
such as interest, desire, affection,
and attachment, which motivate
people to seek closeness and build
intimate bonds.
Love and Intimacy
Love
It is the broad emotional experience that
includes affection, care, commitment, and
sometimes passion or sexual desire. It is the
feeling of deep attachment and concern for
another person’s well-being. Love motivates
people to nurture and maintain their
relationship over time.
Intimacy
it is the sense of closeness and connection that
develops through sharing personal thoughts,
feelings, and experiences. It involves emotional
openness, trust, mutual understanding, and
acceptance. Intimacy can be emotional,
physical, intellectual, or even spiritual.
Commitment
• it refers to the decision and
dedication of partners to maintain
their connection over time, through
good times and challenges.
• It involves a conscious choice to stay
loyal, support each other, and work
together toward a shared future.
Questions:
•What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve made
in your relationship?
•If you had to rebuild your current or
past relationship from scratch, what
would you change?
Social
Development
What is Social Development?
• it is the process through which individuals, especially
children, learn to understand, interact with, and relate to
others in their society.
• It involves acquiring social skills, forming relationships,
understanding social norms, and developing attitudes
and behaviors that enable effective participation in social
environments.
Types of
Social
Relationship
Description Examples
Family
Relationships
Close bonds based on
blood, marriage, or
adoption; often lifelong
and emotionally
significant.
Parents, siblings,
extended family
Friendships
Voluntary, close, and
supportive bonds
characterized by trust,
care, and shared interests.
Best friends,
close companions
Acquaintances
Casual or superficial
relationships with limited
emotional depth or
interaction.
Classmates,
neighbors, casual
colleagues
Romantic
Emotional and often
physical connections Dating partners,
Types of
Social
Relationship
Description Examples
Work
Relationships
Professional interactions
that can range from formal
to friendly but usually
lack deep personal
intimacy.
Coworkers,
supervisors,
business
contacts
Situational
Relationships
Temporary or context-
based relationships that
arise from specific
situations or
environments.
Project
teammates,
classmates
Academic and
Career Vocation
What is Vocation?
• A vocation is more than just a job or career—it is
a calling, a sense of purpose, or a strong feeling of
suitability for a particular field or type of work.
Vocation often involves meaningful work that
aligns with your values, passions, and desire to
contribute to society, especially in ways that help
others
What Academic Vocation?
• It refers to a deep commitment to the world of scholarship,
teaching, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is not simply a job in
academia but a way of life centered on:
Producing and Sharing Knowledge
Through research, teaching, and intellectual engagement.
Dedication to Students and Learning
Inspiring others, fostering curiosity, and guiding intellectual
growth.
Intellectual Integrity and Curiosity
Pursuing truth, clarity, and rigorous reasoning.
Lifelong Learnin
Continually developing expertise and contributing to the academic
community.
Types of
Academic
Vocation
Types Description
Scholar
Focuses on deep study, research, and contributing to a specific
academic discipline.
Researcher
Conducts scientific or humanities research, often publishing
findings in academic journals.
Writer Produces academic papers, books, or educational materials.
Teacher
Educates students at various levels, from primary to university,
fostering intellectual growth.
Mentor
Guides and supports students or junior colleagues in their
academic and professional development.
Practitioner
Applies academic knowledge in real-world settings, such as
clinical or fieldwork environments.
Administrator
Manages academic departments, programs, or institutions (e.g.,
dean, head of school).
Academic Leader Provides strategic direction and oversight in educational settings.
What Career Vocation?
• It is the sense of calling or purpose within your
chosen professional path.
• It is when your career aligns with your passions,
values, and talents, making your work feel
meaningful and fulfilling.
Types of Career
Vocation
Types Description / Examples
Helpers and Healers
Careers focused on care and support, such as nurse, doctor,
therapist, social worker, teacher.
Justice Seekers
Professions dedicated to fairness and advocacy, such as lawyer,
activist, politician, diversity officer.
Storytellers and
Creatives
Roles involving communication and creativity, such as writer,
journalist, artist, musician, director.
First Responders
Emergency and crisis response roles, such as firefighter, police
officer, paramedic, lifeguard.
Business and
Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurs, managers, sales professionals, and business
owners driving innovation and economic growth.
Technology and IT
Software developers, IT specialists, cybersecurity experts, and data
analysts shaping the digital landscape.
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, welders, and other hands-on
technical roles.
Types Description / Examples
Public Service
Civil servants, government workers, public administrators, and
community organizers5
Environmental &
Conservation
Conservationists, ecologists, and park rangers focused on
environmental protection
Legal and Judicial
Lawyers, judges, paralegals, and legal assistants ensuring justice
and legal compliance
Education
Teachers, school counselors, professors, and education
administrators shaping future generations
Sports and Athletics
Athletes, coaches, trainers, and sports therapists promoting fitness
and sportsmanship
Culinary and
Hospitality
Chefs, restaurant owners, and hotel managers creating memorable
experiences
Humanitarian and
Nonprofit
Aid workers, nonprofit professionals, and volunteers addressing
social needs
Academic vs. Career Vocation: Key
Differences
Aspect Academic Vocation Career Vocation
Focus
Scholarship, teaching,
knowledge creation
Any field or profession;
driven by personal calling
Motivation
Intellectual curiosity, love
of learning, service to
students
Passion, purpose, values,
desire to contribute
Nature
Often a lifelong
commitment to academia
Can be in any sector; may
change over time
Examples
Professor, researcher,
academic mentor
Teacher, nurse, engineer,
artist, entrepreneur, etc.
Questions:
• Imagine yourself 5-10 years from now, what job or
career do you see yourself having achieved, and
what inspired you to choose this path?
• What skills, experiences, or education do you
think will be crucial for you to succeed in your
desired job in the future?
ASSESSMENT
Instruction:
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following best describes
personal development?
A. Improving only your physical health
B. The ongoing process of improving skills,
knowledge, and self-awareness
C. Focusing on career advancement only
D. Avoiding challenges in life
2. What is an example of emotional growth?
A. Learning a new language
B. Building resilience and emotional regulation
C. Starting a business
D. Practicing a sport
3. Which element of personal development involves
understanding your thoughts and motivations?
A. Skill-building
B. Self-awareness
C. Reflection and feedback
D. Health and well-being
4. Social growth mainly focuses on:
A. Financial management
B. Improving communication and building
relationships
C. Physical fitness
D. Technical skills
ASSESSMENT
5. Which of the following is NOT a type
of personal relationship?
A. Family bonds
B. Friendships
C. Romantic partnerships
D. Business contracts
6. Which element is essential for
maintaining a healthy personal
relationship?
A. Frequent arguments
B. Emotional intimacy and trust
C. Competition
D. Isolation
7. Attachment in relationships is defined as:
A. A casual acquaintance
B. A deep and enduring emotional bond
C. A temporary connection
D. A business partnership
8. What is a key characteristic of commitment in
a relationship?
A. Avoiding problems
B. Dedication to maintaining the relationship
over time
C. Ignoring your partner
D. Keeping secrets
ASSESSMENT
9. Which of the following is a type of
social relationship?
A. Romantic relationship
B. Acquaintance
C. Work relationship
D. All of the above
10. What does vocation mean in the
context of career development?
A. A temporary job
B. A sense of calling or purpose in your
professional path
C. A hobby
D. A vacation
11. Which is NOT a type of academic vocation?
A. Scholar
B. Mentor
C. Chef
D. Teacher
12. Which career vocation focuses on care and
support?
A. Helpers and Healers
B. Technology and IT
C. Skilled Trades
D. Business and Entrepreneurial
ASSESSMENT
13. What is the main difference between
academic and career vocation?
A. Academic vocation is only about making
money
B. Career vocation is always in education
C. Academic vocation focuses on
scholarship and teaching; career vocation
can be in any field
D. There is no difference
14. Which element of personal
development involves setting clear goals
and maintaining motivation?
A. Continuous learning
B. Goal-setting and motivation
C. Reflection and feedback
D. Emotional intelligence
15. Which type of social relationship is typically
temporary and context-based?
A. Family relationship
B. Romantic relationship
C. Situational relationship
D. Friendship
ESSAY (5pts)
1. Compare and contrast academic vocation and
career vocation. Why is it important for students to
reflect on both when planning for the future?
2. Describe a challenge you faced in developing your
social or emotional skills. How did you overcome it,
and what did you learn about yourself in the
process?
Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. C
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