J.M.J. Ch.

Marist Brothers
Notre Dame of Kidapawan College

GEC 3 - UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Course Description:
The course deals with the nature of the identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of
personal identity. The directive to Know Oneself has inspired countless and varied ways to comply. Among the question that everyone
has had to grapple with at one time or other is “ Who am I?” At no other period is this question asked more urgently than in adolescence
—traditionally believed to be a time of vulnerability and great possibilities. Issues of self and identity are among the most critical for the
young.
This course 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 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 their selves
to attain a better quality of life.
This course is divided into three major parts: The first part seeks to understand the construct of the self from the various disciplinal
perspectives: philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and psychology – as well as the more traditional division between the East and West
– each seeking to provide answers to the difficult but essential question of “What is the self?” And raising, among others, the question:
“Is there even such a construct as the self?”
The second part explores some of the various aspects that make up the self, such as the biological and material up to and including the
more recent Digital Self. The third and the final part identifies the three areas of concern for young students: learning, goal setting, and
managing stress. It also provides for the more practical application of the concepts discussed in this course and enables them the hands-
on experience of developing self-help plans for self-regulated learning, goal setting, and self care.
This course includes the mandatory topics on Family Planning and Population Education.
Topics: [ Learning Tasks ]

INTRODUCTION
Understanding Self [Graphic Organizer]
Anthropological Perspective of the Self
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Importance of Understanding Self
William Graham Summer [Journal Entry Notes]
MEANING AND NATURE OF SELF
Component of Self Psychological Perspective of the Self
The Constitution of the Self [ Reflection ]
Sigmund Freud
The Johari Window William James
Confucius
THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES
Philosophy of The Cognitive Construction of the Self
Socrates The Self - Complexity vs. Self- Concept Differentiation
Plato The Me - Self
Aristotle The I - Self
St. Thomas Aquinas Ideal - Self versus Real- self [ Photo of one’s Portfolio ]
Saint Augustine [ Reaction Paper ] True Self versus False Self
Francis Bacon Multiple versus Unified Selves
Thomas Hobbes The Self as Proactive versus Collectivist
Rene Descartes
John Locke
David Humes
Immanuel Kant UNPACKING THE SELF
Physical Self
Gilbert Ryle
Patricia Churchland Sexual Self
Material and
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Economic Self [Research / Concept Map]
Sociological Perspective [ Video Clip : Creative Story ]
Spiritual Self
Margaret Mead Political Self
Henri de Saint-Simon Digital Self
Herbert Spencer MANAGING AND CARING OF SELF
David Emile Durkheim Becoming a Good Filipino Citizen
Albert Bandura Setting Goals for Success [ Essay / Composition ]
Karl Marx Taking Charge of One’s Health
Max Weber Taking Care of the Self
Lewis Morgan The Need for Self – care and Self Compassion

References:
Ariola, Mariano M. (2018). Understanding the Self. Manila, Philippines: Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing Inc.
Alata, Eden Joy P., et al (2018). Understanding Self. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.
Magalona, Ethel, Sadsad, Evelyn and Cruz, Elline (2018). Understanding the Self : Developing Life Skills. Manila,
Philippines: Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Internet Resources
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What is self for you?

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How would you characterize your self?

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5 points
Share honestly your thoughts about your self.

Why is it important to understand self?

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Explain your ideas.

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10 points
Due Sep 4, 11:59 AM
Compose a free verse poem to describe your self.

Self-Understanding is the awareness of and ability to understand one’s thoughts and actions. This is to
attain the insight into your attitudes, motives, defenses, reactions, weaknesses and strengths. It is a subjective
sense of the self and a complex mixture of unconscious and conscious thoughts, attitudes and perceptions
Understanding self represents the sum total of people’s conscious perception of their identity as distinct
from others. It is not a static phenomenon but continues to develop and change throughout our lives. (George
Herbert Head)
The understanding self is thinking about what is involved in being. What distinguish you from being an
object, an animal or different person? (Richard Stevens)
(,") Dear GEC 3 students, kindly share your other ideas / thoughts / insights. (",)