COURSE NO.
COURSE
NAME/TITLE
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
EDUCATION
OBJECTIVE
GECC 111
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
Adolescence is a developmental stage commonly thought to be a time of physical, emotion, and psychological vulnerability.
Foremost among the concerns of this life stage are issues of self and identity. The course is intended to enable the process of
exploration and thereby help students arrive at an understanding of the concepts of personality, self, and identity. Two major
objectives are thus envisioned: the introduction of major theories of personality - its nature, development and dynamics as well
as those forces and factors that lead to the information of a self and identity; and the provision of experimental learning so as
to ground these theories and perspectives in students' concerns and issues relating to their personal self and identity.
The Professional education courses aim to accomplish the following goals and objectives:
1. Provide opportunities to internalize the Ananian’s principles of education.
2. Provide rich experiences and practices in developing the pre-service teachers that they may guide young children.
3. Provide critical and creative thinking useful in the development of communication skills.
4. Supply educational institutions with competent and efficient teachers.
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
MONTHLY CORE 1. June & July - Discipline
VALUES
2. August - Patriotism
3. September - Social Awareness
4. October – Stewardship
5. November - Christ Centeredness
CONTACT
HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQUISITE
SUBJECTS
CONSULTATION
HOURS
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9.
3 hours/week
None
FRIDAY (12:00-3:00 P.M.)
CURRICULUM MAP
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December - Christ Centeredness
January - Honesty
February - Simplicity
March - Excellence
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
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1. develop an understanding and acceptance of the nature of identity, including factors
that influence and shape personal identity;
2. understand the construct of the self from various disciplinal perspectives: philosophy,
sociology, anthropology and psychology including the more traditional division between
the East and the West;
3. deal with the various aspects that make up the self like biological self, the material
self, the spiritual self, the political self, and the digital self;
4. discuss on issues or concern for young students which are learning, goal setting and
stress;
5.identify their most immediate and long-term goals as they recognize their vision in life;
6. analyze their study habits, attitudes, and skills to help them manage their gift of time;
7. enhance their skills and increase their commitment in demonstrating proper behavior
at home, school, public places and other situations;
8. explore issues and concern regarding self and identity to arrive at a better
understanding of one's self.
Legend:
I – Introduced concepts/principle
P – Practiced with supervision
D - Demonstrated across different setting with minimal supervision
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COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER
I. The Self from Various Perspectives
A. Philosophical Perspective on the Self
B. The Self, Society, and Culture
C. The Self as a Cognitive Construct
D. The Self in Western and Eastern Thought
PRELIM
Week 1-18
II. Unpacking the Self
A. The Stages of Development
B. The Physical Self
C. The Sexual Self
D. The Spiritual Self
MIDTERM
E. The Political Self and Being a Filipino
F. The Self in the Digital and Virtual World
III. Managing and Caring for the Self
A. Learning to be a Better Learner
SEMI-FINAL
B. Dream Big and Make it Happen!
C. Less Stress, More Care
FINAL
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LEARNING PLAN
TIME
FRAME
Desired Learning Outcomes
Course Content/Subject
Matter
At the end of the unit, the students should I.The Self from
be able to:
Perspectives
11.5
hrs.
Assessment
Task ATs)
Resource
Materials
Sharing,
Reflection Essay
PPT, Group
Dynamics,
Reference Book,
Computer,
Rubrics for Essay
Various
1. State the importance of understanding A.Philosophical Perspective on
one’s self;
the Self
2. Explain the various notions of the self
from different philosophical perspective;
3. Examine one’s self in relation to the
philosophical perspective of the self.

Group Dynamics
Activity:
Knowing Myself

Online
Interactive
Discussion
4. Explain the relationship of the self, B.The Self, Society, and Culture
society, and culture;
5. Compare and contrast how social
institutions and culture affected the
formation of the self;
6. Examine one’s “self” against the
different perspectives in this lesson and
various experiences of your classmates.

Online
Interactive
Discussion
Oral Assessment
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer

Online
Interactive
Discussion
Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer
7. Enumerate the various psychological C.The Self
perspective and concepts about the “self”; Construct
8. Analyze the effects of various
psychological factors in the formation of
the “self”;
9. Examine one’s “self” against the
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Teaching and
Learning Activities
TLAs)
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a
Cognitive
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different perspective in this lesson and
various experiences of your classmates.
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10. Explain the concept of “self” in several D.The Self in Western and
Asian perspective;
Eastern Thought
11. Differentiate the concept of “self”
according to western thought against
eastern thought; and
12. Create a representation of the Filipino
self.
1.5 hrs.
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Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer
Individual Output
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer,
Rubrics for
Output
Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer,
Rubrics for Selfcare Plan
PRELIMS
At the end of the unit, the students should
be able to:
11.5
hrs.
Online
Interactive
Discussion
II. Unpacking the Self
1. Identify the different stages of human A. The Stages of Development
development from conception to death;
2. Explain the changes that takes place in
each stages physically, mentally, and
emotionally.
3. Develop a positive outlook and
acceptance of each stages of human
development

Online
Interactive
Discussion

Processing(via
sharing)
of
Output Content:
My Stages of
Development
4. . Explain the concept of physical self;
B. The Physical Self
5. Discuss ways on how to observe
physical self-care;
6. Enumerate practical tips on how to
practice mental self-care;
7. Describe ways on how to perform
emotional self-care.

Online
Interactive
Discussion

Group Dynamics
Activity:
Describing My
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Individual Output:
Weekly Self-care
Plan
Physical Self
8. Describe the concept of sexual self;
C. The Sexual Self
9. Recognize your own sexual self and
behavior;
10. Discuss ways on how to protect one’s
sexual self;
Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer
11. explain the relationship between the D. Managing the Material Self
“self” and material self or economic
possessions;
12. Analyze the role of consumer culture
to “self” and “identity”;
13. Evaluate
one’s
own
personal
experience, behavior, and attitude toward
material resources;

Online
Interactive
Discussion
Oral assessment
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer
14. Identify various religious beliefs and E. The Spiritual Self
practices;
15. Describe the self in relation to
religious beliefs; and
Explain ways of finding the meaning of
life.

Online
Interactive
Discussion
Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer

Processing of
Output Content:
Identity Web
Individual Output:
Identity Web,
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer,
Rubrics for
Output
1.5 hrs.
MIDTERM
At the end of the unit, the students should
be able to:
11.5
hrs.
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1. Know who a Filipino citizen under the F. The Political Self and Being a
1987 Constitution is;
Filipino
2. Deepen understanding of the values,
traits, and characteristics that make up
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Oral Assessment
the Filipino national identity;
3. Reflect on how a national identity
influences one’s political self-concept;

Online
Interactive
Discussion
4. Define the concept of online identity;
G. The Self in the Digital and
5. Understand the influence of social Virtual World
media in creating and presenting the
digital self;
6. Examine the influence of the internet to
gender and sexuality;
7. Demonstrate
responsible
and
appropriate ways of presenting oneself or
behaving online;
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Processing of
Output
Content:Venn
Diagram of
Actual and
Digital Self
8. Enumerate various metacognition and
studying techniques;
9. Explain how learning occurs; and
10. Incorporate in their future learning
style the techniques they find most
appropriate for themselves.
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Individual Output:
Venn Diagram of
Actual and Digital
Self
Oral Assessment

Online
Interactive
Discussion
Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms

Video
Presentation on
The Types of
Learners
Metacognitive
Awareness
Inventory(MAI)
III.Managing and Caring for the
Self
A. Learning to be a Better
Learner
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Interpretation of
the
Metacognitive
Awareness
Inventory
results.

Online
Interactive
Discussion
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer,
Rubrics for
Output
Individual Output:
Designing a
Learning Plan
(Based on MAI
Results)
PPT, Reference
Book, Computer,
Youtube,
Softcopy of MAI,
Rubrics of Output
1.5 hrs.
SEMI-FINAL
At the end of the unit, the students should
be able to:
11.5
hrs.
1.5 hrs.
52
HRS.
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1. Share their dream for their future;
B. Dream Big and Make it
2. Identify possible obstacles that can Happen!
hinder them from achieving dreams;
3. Learn ways to fulfill ones dreams;
4. Create personal plan in making their
dreams happen;

Group Dynamics Oral Assessment
Activity: The Life
Ladder

Online
Interactive
Discussion
5. Explain causes and effects of stress to C.Less Stress, More Care
one’s health;
6. Examine various stress-management
techniques; and
7. Design a self-care plan.
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Interpretation of
the
Perceived
Stress Scale
Perceived Stress
Scale

Online
Interactive
Discussion
Quiz via Google
Classroom and
Google Forms
FINAL
ONE SEMESTER
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PPT, Reference
Book, Computer
PT, Reference
Book, Computer,
PSS Softcopy.
TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCES AND
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Alata, E. J., Caslib Jr., B. N., Serafica, J. P., & Pawilen, R. A. (2021). Understanding the Self. Rex Book
Store, Inc..Manila.
2. Peralta, EP. D., Botor, J. B., & Laude, TM P. (2019). Gender and Society: A Human Ecological
Approach. Rex Book Store, Inc. Manila.
3. Frando, M. F. & Isip, L. A. (2022). Understanding the Self Second Edition.Books Atbp. Publishing
Corp.Mandaluyong.
4. Santrock, J.W. (2019). Life Span Development 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. New York.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Quizzes through Google Classroom and Google Forms
- Examinations
- Assignments
- Class Outputs
- Group Dynamics Activities
- Psychological Tests and Surveys
- Active Online Class Participation(Graded)
40% - Performance task
Prompt Submission of Assignment - 10%
Active Online Participation - 10%
Outcome-based Tasks - 20%
20% - Quizzes
40% - Exam
100%
Total
1. Be punctual in online synchronous classes.
2. Dress appropriately.
3. No taking of screenshots or screen recordings without prior notice to the instructor and to all the students of the
class.
4. Keep microphone muted unless being asked to speak to the class.
5. Contribute in creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for everyone.
GRADING SYSTEM – Non-laboratory
subjects
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Prepared by:
Instructor
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Verified by:
Program Coordinator
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Approved by:
Dean of Instruction