MODULES

 

MODULE 1: Introduction to Understanding the Self

This module tackles the fundamental concepts and principles of the self. It covers the different factors that contribute to one’s being, the philosophical and theoretical perspectives about the self across generations, as well as the explanations of different fields of sciences about the self and identity.

MODULE 2: Unfolding the Biological Self

This module tackles two important representations of self: the physical and sexual. The first section identifies biological and environmental factors that affect the physical self as well as issues and challenges that individuals face with regard to their physical characteristics. The second section discusses sexual attributes, characteristics, gender, and responsible sexual behavior.

MODULE 3: Unfolding the Social Self

This module focuses on the social aspects of the self. As social beings, individuals interact with others and relate themselves to other people. Social institutions and environments significantly contribute to one’s identity and self-development. Among millenial learners, technology and the internet have significantly influenced their social environments and, consequently, their sense of self. In this module, the cultural, digital, and economic aspects of one’s life and how they influence a person’s social self will be put to light. This module aims to provide learners with a deeper understanding of themselves through a socio-cultural perspective.

MODULE 4: Unfolding the Mental Self

This module focuses on the intellectual aspects of the self. As intelligent beings, humans strive and successfully cope with the demands of the environment across time. People’s intellectual abilities mark the superiority of humans over other animals in the planet. Thus, a thorough understanding of this gift to humanity warrants serious attention. This module also covers a discussion on how human beings learn, and how learning abilities develop one’s being.

MODULE 5: Unfolding the Emotional Self

This module focuses on the emotional dimension of the self. It broadly tackles the different aspects of human emotions and reactions that are embedded in an individual’s different emotional experiences. It also covers discussions on emotional intelligence and emotional regulation.

MODULE 6: Unfolding the Spiritual Self

This module focuses on the spiritual dimension of the self. It broadly tackles the different aspects of spirituality from existence, relatedness or connections, and the inner soul.

MODULE 7: Unfolding the Emerging Facets of the Self

This module discusses the facets of the self other than the commonly known ones which are the biological, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It particularly covers two of the emerging facets of the self rooted personal development: the political and the digital self. This module intends to make students understand and appreciate their responsibilities as citizens of the country and of global and virtual communities.

MODULE 8: The Future Self

This module discusses how an individual is able to forsee the future on the basis of experiences and present behavior. Using the Possible Selves theory and Time Perspectives theory as backdrops, this module explores future possibilities open and how one can himself or herself to changes in the present to embrace that future.