UNDERSTANDING THE
SELF
Herson Winlove S. Candelario, DCM ONLINE
WEDNESDAY, 8:00 -9:00pm
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TABLE OF CONTENT
COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
WHO AM I?
WHAT MAKES ME
DIFFERENT FROM
OTHERS?
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
TO KNOW MYSELF?
2. This course is intended to
COURSE facilitate the exploration of the
issues and concerns regarding
self and identity to arrive at a
OVERVIEW better understanding of one's
self.
1.The course deals with the
nature of identity, as well as 3.This course includes the family
the factors and forces that mandatory topics on family
affect the development and planning and population
maintenance of personal education.
identity.
COURSE Chapter 2
OUTLINE Unpacking the Self
Chapter 1 . The Self
from various Chapter 3 Managing
Perspectives. and Caring for the Self
CHAPTER 1 . THE SELF
FROM VARIOUS
PERSPECTIVES.
LESSON 1. PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
• SOCRATES: An unexamined life is not worth living
• PLATO: The Soul is Immortal
• ARISTOTLE: The Soul is the Essence of the Self
• ST. AUGUSTINE: I am Doubting, Therefore I
• RENE DESCARTES: I Think Therefore I am
• JOHN LOCKE: The Self is Consciousness
• DAVID HUME: There is no Self
• IMMANUEL KANT: We Construct the Self
• GILBERT RYLE: The Self is the Way People Behave
• PAUL CHURCHLAND: The Self is the Brain
• MAURICE MERLEAU-PONTY: The Self is Embodied Subjectivity
LESSON 2. SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
• ·MEAD: The Social Self
• ·COOLEY: The Looking-glass Self
• ·GOFFMAN: Constructing Situations and Drama
LESSON 3. PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
• ·William James’ Concept of Self
• ·Carl Rogers’ Self Theory
• ·Lester’s Multiple versus Unified Self
• ·Winnicott’s True versus False Self
• ·Freud: The Importance of the Unconscious
• ·Bandura’s Self as Proactive and Agentic
Jung’s Self as the Central Archetype
LESSON 4. WESTERN AND EASTERN CONCEPT OF THE
SELF
• ·Buddhism
• ·Hinduism
• ·Confucianism
• ·Taoism
CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING
THE SELF
LESSON 1. PHYSICAL SELF
• ·Stages of Life Span
• ✓ Development From Conception To Death
• ✓ Factors That Affecting Physical Growth And Development
• ·Body Image
• ✓ Causes Of Poor Body Image
• ✓ Effects Of Poor Body Image
• ·Concept of Beauty
• ✓ What Is Beauty?
• ✓ Standards Of Beauty
LESSON 2. SEXUAL SELF
• ·Physical Development
• ·What Turns People On?
• ·Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• ·Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• ·Triangular Theory of Love
• ·Responsible Parenthood
LESSON 3. MATERIAL SELF
SELF
• ·We Are What We Have
• • Body
• • Clothes
• • Immediate Family
• • Home
• ·Effects of Material Possessions
• • Materialism
• • Compulsive Buying Disorder
LESSON 4. SPIRITUAL SELF
• ·SPIRITUALITY
• ✓ Characteristics of Religion
• ✓ Characteristics of Rituals
• ·RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AROUND THE WORLD
• ✓ Buddhism
• ✓ Christianity
• ✓ Hinduism
• ✓ Islam
• ✓ Judaism
LESSON 5. POLITICAL SELF
• ·Importance of Social Interaction In Political Self
• ·Who Is A Filipino?
• ✓ Symbols
• ✓ Heroes
• ✓ Rituals
• ✓ Values
• ·Strengths and Weaknesses of the Filipino Character
LESSON 6. DIGITAL SELF
• ·Philippines and Digital Technology
• ·Digital Technology and The Self
• ·Setting Boundaries To Your Online Self: Smart Sharing
• Things to consider before posting or sharing online
• oProper sharing of information and ethical use of the internet
CHAPTER 3 MANAGING
AND CARING FOR THE
SELF
LESSON 1. LEARNING TO BE A BETTER STUDENT
LESSON 2. SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS
LESSON 3. TAKING CHARGE OF ONE'S HEALTH
EXAMS
30%
PRESENTATION 25%
QUIZZES 15%
RECITATION 20%
ATTENDANCE 10%
TOTAL
THANK YOU
Begin your journey today,
and embrace the life you truly
deserve.
