Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA CAMPUS

Sofronio Española, Palawan

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Code: GE-UTS

Course Title: Pag-uunawa Sa Sarili/Understanding The Self
Credits: 3 units
Pre-requisite: None
No. of hours: 54 hours
Semester Offered: Second Semester, 2022-2023
Program and Year: BEED 1
Course Description:

The course deals with the nature of 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
questions 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,

The 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 the 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.

The course is divided into three major parts: The first part seeks to understand the
construct of the self from 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 of the self?”

The second parts explored 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 final part identifies 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
experiences of developing self-help plans for self-regulating learning, goal setting,
and self-care.

Course Content No. of Hours

Course Orientation
*Introduce Yourself Activity Week 1
*Course Expectations and Requirements (3 Hour)
*Course Policy
*Course Overview

Chapter 1
The Self: Its Nature and Significance Week 1-3
(9 Hours)
 The Nature of the Self
The Process of Discovering the “Self”
The Johari Window: Getting to know “The Self”
Determining the Four Quadrants

Chapter 2: The Self in Various Perspective

WEEK 4-7
Philosophical Perspective on Self (12 hours)
Sociological Perspective of the Self
Anthropological Perspective on Self
Psychological Perspective on Self
Concepts of Self in Eastern Philosophy

Chapter 3: Unpacking the Self

Week 8-9
Physical Self (6 hours)
Sexual Self
The Material/Economic Self

MIDTERM EXAMINATION: Long Quiz Week 9 (2 Hours)

Chapter 3: Unpacking the Self

Moral Spiritual Development Week 10-14
Digital Self (12 Hours)
Intellectual Development

Chapter 4: Managing and Caring the Self

Managing Stress in Times of Crisis Week 15-18
Self-Care (12 hours)
Grit and Resilience
Emotion: Nature and Management

FINAL EXAMINATION: Long Quiz Week 18 (2 Hours)

REFERENCES:

Main References:

a. Cruz, Elline., Magalona, Ethel., Sadsad, Evelyn. (2018). Understanding the Self:
Developing Life skills. Mindshapers Co.Inc. Manila.
b. Catamio, Jigo Rafael C., Estoque, Dr. Ronan S., Laresma, Lovelyn F.Worktext in
Understanding the Self. Retrieved from
https://www.scribd.com/document/421953324/Understanding-the-Self-pdf

Other References:
a. https://pdfcoffee.com/modulr-understanding-the-self-pdf-free.html

Course Requirements:

Written Works/Outputs 30%

Quizzes/Seat works/Assignments 20%
Reflections 10%

Performance Tasks 30%

Individual/Group projects 20%
Absences/Values 10%

Major Examination 40%

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Grading System (Memo. Order No. 049, series of 2020)

Initial Grade = (Sum of WO/THPS*) x 40% + (Sum of PT/THPS) x 60%

Equivalent Grade = (Initial Grade x 60%) + 40

Final Grade: (1/3 of the Midterm Grade + 2/3 of the Tentative Grade)

*Total Highest Possible Score

Course Policy

1. Students must comply with all the requirements to pass the course.
2. Students presence and participation are highly encouraged. Students who consecutively arrive
late in lecture or recitation will have their Class Participation grade lowered.
3. Outputs/projects must be submitted on time. Late submissions will still be accepted but with
corresponding deductions. Valid Reasons are required for those who cannot pass on time.
4. Instructions/Rubrics should be read first before doing any activities.
5. Student must respect everyone inside the classroom, if someone is talking, listen.
6. Students must observe proper attire during class hour.

Consultation Hours: 1:00- 3:15/MTH

Prepared by:

ZHAIBO NISA H. ABDURAJAK

Instructor

Checked by:

ARSAN H. ABDULPATTA
Chairman of Instruction

Approved by:

SANDRA S. MANZUL
Campus Director

Below are the signatures of the students as evidenced that the course outline was
presented by the instructor during the first day of his/her classes:
Name of Student Signature Date Signed