University of the Philippines Visayas

College of Arts and Sciences

Division of Professional Education
UP High School in Iloilo

Course Title: Personal Development Credit Unit: 3 units

Course Number: Soc Sci 11a Instructor: Prof. Pedro P. Galeno, RGC, RPm

Description: This course allows for senior high school students to be aware of the developmental stage they are in,
for them to better understand themselves and the significant people around them as they make important career
decisions as adolescents. The course consists of topics, each of which addresses a key concern in personal
development. Using the experiential learning approach, each topic facilitates learning of specific themes in their
development.

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1) Explain the basic concepts of the foundations of human development.

2) Relate the processes and stages of human development in understanding the core of the “self”, identity and
personality.
3) Appreciate the differences, similarities and relevance of various theories, perspectives and principles of human
development and personality through individual and group structured learning activities.
4) Analyse various mental health issues, contextual Filipino “self” experiences and emerging areas of human interests
in sexuality, gender, and interpersonal relationships to facilitate relevant understanding and evaluation of the self in
relation to society.

Content Topics
I. Self-Development II. Aspects of Personal Development
A. Understanding human development A. The Nature of Stress
*Aspects, processes and stages of development 1. Coping with Stress Mid and Late Adolescence
*Nature vs. Nurture 2. Stress Management
*Research Designs
B. Developing the whole person B. The Powers of the Mind
1. Biological foundations of human development 1. The Brain
(human reproduction and prenatal development) C. Mental Health and Well-being in Adolescence
2. Main Developmental Theories D. The Elements of Emotions
a. Piaget’s Cognitive Development 1. Theories on Emotion: James-Lange, Schater-
b. Freud’s Psychosexual development Singer, Modern Appraisal Theories
c. Erickson’s Psychosocial Stages 2. Emotional Intelligence
d. Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
C. Understanding Personality III. Building and Maintaining Relationships
1. Psychoanalytic A. Personal Relationships
2. Humanistic 1. Social Relationships in Adolescence
3. Trait Theories 2. Family structures and Legacies
D. Self-Concept and Self-Esteem 3. Liking and Loving: Rules of Attraction
4. Language of Love
E. Sexuality and Gender IV. Career Development
1. SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and A. Persons and Careers
Expression)
F. Gender Role Development 1. Career Pathways
2. Insights into Personal Career Development
H. The Filipino Self
Course Requirements and Grading System
 Class Participation and Attendance 20%
 In Class: Individual reports/assignments/Quizzes 20%
 Group Structured Learning Activities
 Individual Term Papers and Position Papers 30%
 Examinations 30%
TOTAL 100%

References: ***Any Psychology or Personal Development textbook

Alampay, L., Dela Cruz A. and Liwag, M. (2003). Research on adolescent development in the
Philippines: a review and evaluation of the past two decades. Philippine Journal of
Psychology, 36, 5-48.
Berk, L. (2003). Lifespan development. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Carandang, M.L.A., Aguilar, M.T.F., & Guzman-De Asis, M.B. (2014). Back to basics: The seven basic
psychological needs. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing Inc.
Carandang, M.L.A. & Lee-Chua, Q.N. (2008). The Filipino family surviving the world: The psychology of
Pinoy families. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Cloninger, S. (2004). Theories of personality: Understanding persons. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
De Guzman, R.G., Reyes, G.T., & Tengco-Pacquing, M.C.M. (2012). General psychology: A Bird’s-eye view.
Manila: UST Publishing House
Jarett, C. (2011). The rough guide to psychology. London: Rough Guides.
Killermann, S. (2013). The social justice advocate’s handbook: A guide to gender. Texas: Impetus
Books.
Lee-Chua, Q.N., Sison-Dionisio, M.I., Fernandez, N.C., & Alignay, M.S. (2013). Growing up wired: Raising
kids in the digital age. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Macapagal, M., Ofreneo, M., Montiel, C. & Nolasco, J. (2013). Social psychology in the Philippines.
Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Millstein, S. and Halpern-Felsher, B. (2002). Judgements about risk and perceived
invulnerability in adolescents and young adults. Journal on Research on Adolescence
12(4), 399-422.
Myers, D. (2010). Social psychology (10th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
Pockets of wisdom from the parenting academy. (2015). MLAC Institute for Psychosocial Services, Inc.
Santrock, J. (2000). Psychology. 7th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Teh, L.A. & Macapagal, M.E.J. (ed.) (2007). General psychology for Filipino college students. Quezon City:
ADMU Press.
Villar, I.V.G. (2009). Career counseling in the Philippines. Makati City: Aligned Transformation.
Xenos, P., Achmad, S., Lin, H., Ping-Keung, L., Podihista, C., Raymundo, C., & Thapa, S. (2001). Surveying
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 CLASS SCHEDULE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE 11A (PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT)

DATE DAY TOPIC

August 2 Th No Class (UPHSI Opening Exercises)
August 6 M Orientation
August 9 Th Introduction to Personal Development
August 13 M Understanding Human Development
August 16 Th Research Approaches
August 20 M Self-Development among Adolescents
August 23 Th Biological Foundations of Human Development
August 27 M No Class (National Heroes’ Day)
August 30 Th Piaget’s Cognitive Dev Theory & Freud’s Psychosexual Dev Theory
September 3 M Erikson’s Psychosocial Stg Theory & Kohlberg’s Moral Dev Stages
September 6 Th Understanding Personality (Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, & Trait)
September 10 M Understanding Personality (Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, & Trait)
September 13 Th Self-concept and Self-esteem
September 17 M Self-concept and Self-esteem
September 20 Th No Class (PAP Manila Convention)
September 24 M SOGIE
September 27 Th Gender Role Development
October 1 M The Filipino Self
October 4 Th First Quarter Exam (October 3-5)
October 8 M Adolescence Stress and Coping
October 11 Th Adolescence Stress and Coping
October 15 M The Brain and the Power of the Mind
October 18 Th The Brain and the Power of the Mind
October 22 M Mental Health & Well-being
October 25 Th Mental Health & Well-being
October 26 F Submission of Grades
October 29 M presentation MH
November 1 Th No Class (All Saints’ Day)
November 5 M The Elements of Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
November 8 Th The Elements of Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
November 12 M Building & Maintaining Friendships
November 15 Th Building & Maintaining Friendships
November 19 M Family Structures & Legacies
November 22 Th Family Structures & Legacies
November 26 M Building & Maintaining Romantic Relationships
November 29 Th Building & Maintaining Romantic Relationships
December 3 M Career Development
December 6 Th Career Development
December 10 M Second Quarter Exam (December 10-12)
December 22 S Submission of Grades
- 2 major exams
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Class activities
- Short papers
- Personal Development Portfolio