A different identity card………………………….
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A different identity card…………………………. Theoretical background: Self-concept or self-identity is the mental and conceptual understanding and persistent regard that sentient beings hold for their own existence. In other words, it is the sum total of a being's knowledge and understanding of his or her self. The self-concept is different from self-consciousness, which is an awareness or preoccupation with one's self. Components of the self-concept include physical, psychological, and social attributes, which can be influenced by the individual's attitudes, habits, beliefs and ideas. These components and attributes can not be condensed to the general concepts of self-image and the self-esteem. Target group: Pupils 15 to 17 years old Counsellors Teachers Exercise description: This is an activity based on self- concept and tries to match the pupils’ characteristics with these of various professions. Pedagogical aims: To motivate students to discriminate the external self traits from the internal ones To help them accept their traits To motivate them to realize that all traits are essential and to accept that fact. To motivate them to understand that all professions have specific characteristics and the safer way to choose a profession is firstly to realize and understand them. To motivate them to match personal characteristics with the professions’ ones. Time: 35 minutes including the conversation Resources needed: photocopier A different identity card…………………………. Look yourself in the mirror…and try to find five or more words to describe yourself……..who you believe you really are!! Don’t be scared if you note you are the best in the world….or that you are not so popular in your class!!! Just describe yourself!!!!! At the table below you will find some opposites characteristics. Tick the number that represents you at every pair of characteristics. I AM………………………. Shy lonely Cursory Stubborn Irresponsible Day dreamer Cranky jackleg Insecure Sensitive Meek Calm Grumpy Contained Critical Impatient Timid Suspicious Dishonest Conational Ductile Difficult to forgive Rebellious Pessimistic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 friendly sociable Contained Collaborative Reliable Down to earth Pleasant Tidy Confident Hard Assertive Nervous cheerful Warm Compliant Patient Manful Committed Honest Rationalist Independent Easy to forgive Conservative Optimistic Lazy Luck of Self- control Active Insistent Now write the adjectives with grade 1 or 7 (in turn 2 – 6), and fill at the next column a profession that you believe that fits with this characteristic. Characteristics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Profession matching
