INTRODUCTION

GE 1: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

 UTS NATURE OF THE SELF

OVERVIEW
 This episode tackles the general definition of the self and the
basic terminologies involve in this concept.

CONTENT
OUTCOMES
 Nature of the Self
 Johari Window
 Define the concept of the
self. RESOURCES
 Discuss the meaning of
identity. References (details are provided in the syllabus)
 Determine the process of  D, I.I
understanding the self.
Readings
 Recognize the concepts
 Magalona, et al., Understanding the Self: Developing Life
associated with the self.
Skill, in: Mindahpers Co., Inc., Recoletos cor., Cabildo Streets,
 Explain the quadrants in Intramuros, Manila (pgs. 3-5)
the Johari Window.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED

1. How would you define the ‘Self”?

2. What are the concept connected to the Self?
“Your time is limited,
so don’t waste it living 3. What is Johari Window?
someone else’s life.”
-Steve Jobs
ACTIVITY 1
Sheet 1 Sheet 2
Positive Negative Positive Negative
DIRECTION: Think of an object that best
describe your characteristics. Introduce yourself
using your chosen object.
Things to Consider:
-Name
Step 3: On Sheet 1, write down the positive and
-Likes & Dislikes negative traits you think you have.
-Expectations
Sheet 1
Positive Negative
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DISCUSSION indSma azy
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Nature of the Self

There are varied terminologies that can be
Step 4: On Sheet 2, ask someone to write down one
considered synonymous with the “self”. It can be
positive and one negative trait they think you have.
diverse as: Ask 15 people to do the task.
 Self-awareness
 Consciousness Sheet 2
Positive Negative
 Identity SmartKi LazyLazySn
 Self-esteem ndHones obUglyStub
tKindKin born
 Self-concept d
 Ego
All these term is directed toward the concept of Step 5: Prepare a third sheet of paper and divide it
“inner being” or “soul" into four sections.
The “Self” is thinking and a feeling being within
us and within ourselves. The “Self” generally is Sheet 3
the distinct identity which is a summation of the
experiences of an individual.

ACTIVITY 2

DIRECTION: Follow the steps bellow.

Step 1: Prepare two sheets of paper. Write “Sheet 1”
and “Sheet 2” on each paper respectively.

Sheet 1 Sheet 2

Step 2: Create a horizontal division on the sheets.

Write “Positive” and “Negative” on each side Step 6: Write “Open Self”, “Blind Self”, “Hidden
respectively. Self”, and “Potential Self” on each section.
 OPEN SELF BLIND SELF
Kind Lazy Honest Snob
Sheet 3 Smart Ugly
OPEN SELF BLIND SELF Stu…

HIDDEN SELF POTENTIAL

Pretty SELF
Smelly
HIDDEN SELF POTENTIAL
SELF

Step 7: Write in the “Open Self” section the traits Step 10: Write a brief reaction on the result of your
that are similar in Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. activity.
Sheet 1
Sheet 3 Positive Negative
OPEN SELF BLIND SELF DISCUSSION
Pretty Smelly
Kind Lazy KindS Lazy
Smart mart Johari Window

HIDDEN SELF POTENTIAL Sheet 2

SELF
Positive Negative
SmartKi LazyLazySn
ndHones obUglyStub
tKindKi born
nd

Step 8: Write in the “Blind Self” section the traits

that are listed on the Sheet 2 but not in the Sheet 1.

Sheet 3 Sheet 1 This model was developed in 1995 at the

OPEN SELF BLIND SELF Positive Negative University of California Los Angeles by Joseph
Kind Lazy Honest Snob Luft and Harington Ingham.
Smart Ugly Pretty Smelly
Stu… KindS Lazy Determining the Four Quadrants:
mart
 The Arena – traits or descriptions that one
HIDDEN SELF POTENTIAL
Sheet 2 sees in the self similar to that perceived by
SELF significant others.
Positive Negative
SmartKi LazyLazySn
ndHones obUglyStub
 Blind Spot – traits that the self is unaware
tKindKin born but the significant other claims to be
d possessed by the individual
 Façade – traits that are known to the self but
not to the significant others.
 Unknown – covers traits that both parties do
Step 9: Write in the “Hidden Self” section the traits not recognize.
that are listed on the sheet 1 but not in the sheet 2.
Sheet 3
Sheet 1
Positive Negative
PrettyK Smelly
indSma Lazy
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 Sheet 2
Positive Negative
SmartKi LazyLazySn
ACTIVITY 3 3. How are you different from others of same
ndHones age?
obUglyStub
4. What do you wish to change intKindKin
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born
your traits? Why?
DIRECTION: Respond to the following queries with
all honesty. 5. What do you want to achieve for yourself?
1. What are your strengths?
2. What are your abilities?

RUBRICS

SCORING RUBRICS
(for Activity 1, 2, 3)
Criterion Description Point
Completion The entire assignment was completed. 5
3/4 of the assignment was completed. 4
At least 1/2 of the assignment was completed. 2-3
Less than 1/2 of the assignment was completed. 0-1
Required Components – Possible Total Points 5
Accuracy The entire assignment (or almost all) of the assignment was
5
done correctly.
3/4 of the assignment was done correctly. 4
At least 1/2 of the assignment was done correctly. 2-3
Less than 1/2 of the assignment was done correctly. 0-1
Structure – Possible Total Points 5
Directions The assignment was done showing lots of work neatly and
5
easily followed.
The assignment was done showing most of the work. 4
The assignment was done showing some work. 2-3
The assignment was answers only. 0-1
Content – Possible Total Points 5

Overall Points 15

MODULE SUBMISSION SCORING RUBRICS

Criterion Description Point

Time Management The module was turned in before or on time. 5
(Submitted the module on The module was turned in one day late. 4
time.) The module was turned in two days late. 3
The module was turned in three days late. 2
The module was turned in more than three days late 0-1
Content – Possible Total Points 5

Overall Points 5