TAGUM DOCTORS COLLEGE, INC.

Mahogany St., Rabe Subd., Visayan Village

Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Tel Fax: (084) 655 – 6971 Email: [email protected]

SYLLABUS COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title : Understanding the Self

Year/Semester : First Year/1st Semester
Number of Units : Three (3) units
Pre-requisite Subjects : None

I. 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 explore and define it. Among the
questions that everyone has had to grapple with at one time or another 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.

This 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 discipline
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 as the self? The second part explores 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 experience of developing self-help
plans for self-regulated learning, goal setting, and self-care. This course includes the mandatory topics on Family Planning and
Population Education.

TDCI VISION

Tagum Doctors College, Inc., a dynamic, non-sectarian educational institution shall be one of the leading academic institutions in
the city and its neighboring provinces.

TDCI MISSION

Tagum Doctors College Inc., is committed to develop professionals who are competent, people-centered, God-fearing, ethically imbued,
world class, critical thinker, research-oriented with respect to the various transcultural differences of mankind and to the preservation of
national heritage.

GOAL

To achieve its Vision and Mission, the Tagum Doctors College, Inc. institution lays down the following goals:

1. Enhance student’s good moral character and personal discipline imbued with an abiding faith in God.
2. Provide basic, relevant, and quality education in attaining a full potential as person and professional.
3. Promote social awareness, environmental concerns and a deep sense of nationalism.
II.COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

The Self from Various Perspective

1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal perspectives
2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspective
3. Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self
4. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identity by developing a theory of the self

Unpacking the Self

1. Explore the different aspects of self and identity

2. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity
3. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development of various aspects of self and identity
4. Examine ones’ self against the different aspects of self-discussed in class

Managing and Caring for the Self

1. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self
2. Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing of one’s self and behavior
3. Apply these new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life

III. LEARNING EVIDENCES

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student has to do and submit the following:
Learning Evidences Description and other details
LE1 Presented the assigned topic to the You are assigned topics and are given 15 minutes presentation time that will showcase your
class understanding and familiarity to the teacher and your classmates; after which, it is an open
session that will engage you you and your classmates in a scholarly discussion of the topic you
presented.
LE2 Journal You are required to submit a journal entry every week. The content of your journal is about your
life experiences, goals, and learning inside and outside your academic life. This will help you
gauge your understanding of your lessons, progress, and personal development.
LE3 Took the final examination This final exam will assess the students’ recall, identification, understanding, and HOTS of the
subject.

IV. Grading Rubrics

Learning Evidence 1: Presentation of the Assigned Topic to the Class

Point Visuals Effort Presentation Creativity Understanding of Goals

s
4 Excellently made, and Thoughtful, The presentation proved the Student had a significant variety
complete slide well-designed, and student’s interest in the Slide of sources, image types, and Student can give a detailed,
presentation that is went above and Presentation project. The goals to create Slide clear and reasonable
completely relevant to beyond. Thought presentation and Slide Presentation. Slide Presentation explanation why he/she chose
the presented and effort were put Presentation showed that was neat, clean, and creative. the images included.
information and the into this project. An student(s) took the assignment
 assigned topic. apparent evidence seriously. Made eye contact,
that the student spoke clearly, and shared vision.
took great pride in
their slide
presentation
3 A satisfactory, and Some effort put into Student had some interest in Student used a variety of Student can give a reasonable
complete slide the project project. Student had some sources, image types, and goals explanation why he/she chose the
presentation that is seriousness in project. Tried to create Slide Presentation. images included.
relevant to the to make eye contact and Slide Presentation was neat,
presented information speak clearly. clean, and creative.
and the assigned
topic.
2 The student presented an Only minimal Student had minimal Student used a limited variety of Student cannot give an
incomplete slide effort put into the interest and/or care about sources, image types, and goals explanation why he/she chose the
presentation that is project project. to create Slide Presentation. Slide images included.
relevant to the presented Minimal to no eye contact. Presentation was neat, clean, and
information and the Did not speak clearly. creative.
assigned topic.

1 When the student Very little to no Did not present/project not do Student had almost no variety in Student cannot give an
presented an effort was put on time, had no interest in sources, image types, and goals explanation why he/she chose the
incomplete slide into the project. project. Did not attempt to to create Slide Presentation. Slide images included.
presentation, with a make eye contact or speak Presentation was neat, clean, and
mismatched theme clearly. creative.
and images to the
presented information
and topic.
0 Did not do Did not do Did not do Did not do Did not do
Learning Evidence 2: Journal

30 25 0

CONTENT The entries written in the Journal are The entries written in the Journal are relevant No submission/ week.
relevant and correctly written and has a few errors in terms of grammar and
grammar and syntax-wise. Entries syntax. Entries are written in English and might
are written in straight English as this contain a few vernacular passages.
requirement is intended to train the
students’ communication skills in
English for future instructions.

USE OF The materials used are appropriate, The materials used are appropriate. There are no materials or items
APPROPRIATE creative, and crafty. available for review due to no
submission.
MATERIALS

PUNCTUALITY On time Late submission No submission for the week.

Learning Evidence 3:
Examination: Term Exams
These are the regular assessment exams conducted at the end of every term. The exams can be in the form of paper and pen assessment
exams, online exams, and oral exams.
Understanding the Self Learning Plan

Week Topics Learning Outcome Teaching and Learning Activities

Teaching Learning Assessment Time
Activities Activities Task Allotted
1-2 Class Orientation Orient about the course Q & A for clarification, Class Interaction 3 hours
syllabus, and other information setting of expectations, and
about the course. getting to know each other

Course Information
Class Policies Recognize the class policies, PowerPoint presentation on
Requirements instructions on how to submit the class policies,
Grading System and requirements, and grading requirements, and grading
Activities system of the course system
Submission of
requirements Become familiar with the lecture
topics and internalize the lecture
outline

Chapter 1:
Philosophical By the end of this topic, learners Class Interaction Quiz 1:
Perspectives on the are expected to: Lecture - Discussion on the
Self different philosophical Multiple Choice
perspectives on the self
1. Explain the role of Reading 3 hours
philosophy in assignment and
Create a table
understanding the small group
concept of self; and list down 4
discussion
2. Discuss the different philosophers and
concepts of the self from their views on
 the philosophical Oral Recitation the self. Cite
perspective; similarities and
3. Differentiate the various differences in
concepts of the self and Activity 1: Reflect their
identify their similarities; on song lyrics perspectives.
and
4. Develop their own
philosophy of the self.
Activity 2: Self- Explain “Know
Examination thyself” and “I
think, therefore I
am”

Write an essay
on the
philosophical
perspective of
the self

Teaching and Learning Activities

Week Topics Learning Outcome Teaching Learning
Activities Activities Assessment Time
Task Allotted
3-4 Chapter 2: The Self By the end of this topic, learners Lecture - Discussion on the Individual/Group Quiz 2: 3 hours
from the Sociological are expected to: sociological perspective of Reporting
Perspective the self Multiple Choice,
True or False
Class Interaction
1. Determine what Using the
sociology tells about graphic
understanding the self organizer based
and others; Reading on Mead’s
2. Explain George Herbert assignment and concepts of the I
Mead’s theory of social small group and me self, list
self; discussion your
3. Identify the proponents of characteristics
the sociological for each of these
perspectives theories; Oral Recitation two categories
and
4. Write their own social My Looking
experiences that have Activity 1: Bring Glass Self Table
been particularly helpful digital/printed
in understanding the self. photos of their Write an essay
family and share on the
certain details sociological
about them perspective of
the self
Activity 2: Listen
to “No man is an
island” by Joan
Whitney and Alex
Kramer and reflect
on the meaning of Quiz 3:
 the song Multiple Choice,
True or False

Chapter 3: The Self Lecture – Discussion on Write a reflection

from the the anthropological paper on the
Anthropological perspective of the self different
1. Determine what field of Individual/Group anthropological
Perspective
anthropology can Reporting perspective of
contribute to the how the self is
understanding of the self; constructed in
2. Decipher how culture and Class Interaction societies
self are complementary
concepts; Using the
3. Discuss the cultural biological 3 hours
construction of the self Reading framework, list
and social identity; assignment and down your
4. Explain the concept of small group inherited
identity struggles; and discussion potential as well
5. Write insights on how to as your cultural
achieve a sense of self, environment.
situated in multicultural Oral Recitation Analyze the list
and dynamic situations. and describe
your “bio-cultural
Activity 1: Cultural self”
Identity Checklist

Activity 2: Write Long Exam 1:

an essay about Chapters 1-3
what it means to
be a Filipino
5 Chapter 4: The Self By the end of this topic, learners Lecture – Discussion on Individual/Group Quiz 4: 3 hours
from the are expected to: the psychological Reporting
Fill in the blanks
Psychological perspective of the self
Perspective Write an essay
1. Define and describe the
different psychological Class Interaction answering a
concepts of self; guide questions
2. Differentiate the various
concepts of the self and Reading Write your life
identify their assignment and story with the tile
interrelationships; small group “The story of my
3. Explain how the concepts discussion life”
of self influence behavior;
and Write an essay
4. Apply concepts of self in on what you will
Oral Recitation be or what you
one’s life to develop self-
awareness and self- want to be in the
understanding. next ten years
Activity 1: with the title “My
Describe how one Ideal Self”
is expected to
behave and
interact in certain
situations

Activity 2: 3 hours
Determine if the
behavior is
appropriate or
 inappropriate

Quiz 5:
Multiple Choice,
True or False
Chapter 5: The Self in Lecture – Discussion on
Western and Eastern the Western and Eastern Create a chart
Thoughts perspectives of the self and cite your
Individual/Group Western,
Reporting Eastern, and
1. Explain the Western Filipino
concept of self; characteristics
2. Enumerate and discuss
the different Eastern Class Interaction Write an
conceptions of self; introspective
3. Compare Eastern and essay about your
Western views of the Reading character as a
self; and
assignment and Filipino
4. Write their own
small group
conceptualization of self. Long Exam 2:
discussion
Chapters 4-5

Oral Recitation

Activity 1:
Sentence
 Completion Test

Activity 2: Using a
chart/table,
categorize your
responses in the
sentence
completion test
(i.e., individual self
and collective self)
6 PRELIM WEEK

Teaching and Learning Activities

Week Topics Learning Outcome
Teaching Learning Assessment Time
Activities Activities Task Allotted
7-8 Chapter 6: Physical By the end of this topic, learners Lecture – Discussion on Individual/Group Quiz 6: 3 hours
Aspects of the Self are expected to: the physical aspects of the Reporting Objective/
self Multiple Choice

Class Interaction Fill-out and rate

1. Identify the stages of life a questionnaire
and explain the physical
changes that occur Explain the
during each stage; Reading importance of
2. Recognize the assignment and beauty in terms
contributions of genetic small group of social
and environmental discussion relations, self-
factors to the physical esteem, and job
 development of the self; opportunities
3. Describe the factors that
affect body image; Oral Recitation Watch the
4. Examine the impact of documentary film
culture on body image Life Inside the
and self; and Activity 1: Create Womb by Body
5. Develop a positive body a chart and fill it Atlas and write
image. out with facts your insights
about yourself about the film

Activity 2: Watch
the video “The Quiz 7:
Miracle of Life” by Fill in the blank
Renderings on
YouTube and fill Write a reflection
out the text paper on your
Chapter 7: The Sexual Lecture – Discussion on take regarding
the sexual self the inclusion of
Self
Individual/Group sex education in
Reporting the high school
1. Identify the causes and
curriculum
consequences of
sexually transmitted
Take the Love
infections and early Class Interaction Scale Test and
pregnancy;
write a reflection
2. Distinguish between
about the results
attraction, love, and Reading
attachment;
assignment and
3. Explain sexual
orientation; and small group
4. Reflect on the discussion
importance of
 contraception and 3 hours
Reproductive Health
Law. Oral Recitation

Activity 1:
Determine body
parts

Activity 2: List
down the physical
and attitudinal or
behavioral traits
that you find
appealing in
another person
9 Chapter 8: The By the end of this topic, learners Lecture – Discussion on Individual/Group Quiz 8: 3 hours
Material Self are expected to: the material self Reporting True or False

Explain the role

Class Interaction of the material
1. Identify the basic self in our lives
components of the and write your
material self; insights.
2. Discuss the influence of Reading
media in people’s assignment and Watch the movie
acquisition of material small group Confessions of a
possessions; discussion Shopaholic
3. Distinguish the qualities (2009) and write
of a wise buyer; and a reflection
4. Reflect on their paper
 understanding of the Oral Recitation
material self. Long Exam 2:
Chapters 6-9
Activity 1: Create
a table and write
down the goods
and services you
invest as
components of
your material self

Activity 2: Write
your most
treasured material
possessions and
explain
10 MIDTERM EXAM

11-12 Chapter 9: The Spiritual By the end of this topic, Lecture – Discussion on the Individual/Group Quiz 9: 3 hours
Self learners are expected to: spiritual self Reporting
Write an essay
on what you hold
sacred in your
Class Interaction
1. Demonstrate an life and on how
understanding of the you experience
spiritual self; and express
2. Explain the Reading spirituality in your
importance of assignment and life
spirituality in one’s small group
 life; discussion
3. Discuss how
spirituality is Watch the movie
connected to Tanging Yaman
Oral Recitation
religion; and and write an
4. Describe how essay on the
spirituality develops. three important
Activity 1: Explain things you
your essence and learned from the
purpose of movie
existence as
exemplified by the
song Sino Ako by
Fr. Jose
Cantaneda

Activity 2: Create
a table by citing
and describing the
different rituals
and ceremonies
that you have
experienced or
witnessed
 Quiz 10:
Chapter 10: Political Self Lecture – Discussion on the Write a 300-500
political self word essay
3 hours
about the status
Individual/Group of democracy in
Reporting the Philippines
1. Identify the
theoretical
perspectives in the
development of Class Interaction Watch the movie
political self; Dekada ’70
2. Determine the (2002) and write
importance of social Reading your insights
interaction in assignment and about it
developing the small group
political self; and discussion
3. Discuss the role of
family, school,
church, peer, groups,
and media in the Oral Recitation
development of
political self.
Activity 1: Choose
one Filipino hero
and identify your
characteristics
that are similar to
the hero you have
chosen and the
things that you
can do for the
 country

Activity 2: Create
a table and
identify 10 Filipino
values and
explain their
relevance to you
13 Chapter 11: Digital Aspect By the end of this topic, Lecture – Discussion on the Individual/Group Quiz 11: 3 hours
of the Self learners are expected to: digital aspect of the self Reporting
Short answers

Class Interaction
1. Define digital self; Answer the
2. Explain the role of Internet Addiction
mobile phones, Test (IAT) by Dr.
internet, and social Reading
Kimberly Young
networking in assignment and
and write your
developing the digital small group
insights on the
self; discussion
outcomes of the
3. Identify the Filipino
values of social test
networking; explain Oral Recitation
the role of
government, school, Reflection/Essay
and church in the on the three most
prevention of identity Activity 1: important things
theft, false Facebook Identify you have learned
information, and fake Checklist from the test
news; and
4. Explain the
 provisions of the Activity 2: Create
Data Privacy Act of a table and
2012 Long Exam 3:
identify types of
information, Chapters 9-11
activities,
thoughts,
opinions, or
feelings that
should be kept
private and never
be divulged on
social media
14 PREFINAL EXAM

15-16 Chapter 12: Learning to By the end of this topic, Lecture – Discussion on Individual/Group Quiz 12: 3 hours
be a Better Student learners are expected to: learning how to be a better Reporting
True or False
student
1. Explain learning and
how it works in Class Interaction
Create a table
humans; about your own
2. Identify the parts of strengths,
the brain involved in Reading
weaknesses,
learning; assignment and
emotions, and
3. Describe the small group
feelings and how
importance of discussion
neuroplasticity and these may affect
its implications on your learning and
learning; behavior
Oral Recitation
4. Discuss the influence
of metacognition and
 self-regulation in Write an essay
learning; and on the three
5. Choose and apply Activity 1:
important things
strategies to improve Enumerate 10
you learned from
learning. ways to become
the self-
an effective
assessment
learner
activity and write
your insights on
the outcomes
Activity 2: Explain
the meaning of Quiz 13:
the poem
Watch the
Learning 2.0
documentary film
“The Brain” by
Discovery
Channel Body
Atlas and write a
short reflection
paper

Identify your
long-term goal
(SMART)

Chapter 13: Setting Goals Identify the 3 hours

for Success possible
Lecture – Discussion on
setting goals for success Individual/Group challenges that
1. Identify the types of Reporting may hinder you
motivation; from achieving
 2. Determine their your goal
short-term and long-
term goals; Class Interaction
3. Recognize the Write an essay
importance of goal about your own
setting; and Reading
definition of
4. Apply the ways on assignment and
success
how to achieve their small group
goals. discussion

Oral Recitation

Activity 1:
Reflecting on self-
efficacy

Activity 2: Identify
10 goals in your
life and indicate
the status of each
goal
17 Chapter 14: Taking By the end of this topic, Lecture – Discussion on the Individual/Group Quiz 14: 3 hours
Charge of One’s Health learners are expected to: taking charge of one’s Reporting
True or False
health
1. Explain the concept
of stress; Class Interaction
Create a table
2. Discuss the and identify your
 dimensions of stress; stressors and
3. Explain how stress how you cope
affects health; and Reading
with it
4. Identify strategies to assignment and
control stress. small group
discussion
Write a 300-500
word essay
about self-care
Oral Recitation
using the title
“Learning to Love
Myself”
Activity 1: Stress
Test

Activity 2:
Develop your own
self-care plan
18 FINAL EXAM

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

 Active participation in the different activities

 Advanced readings in topics assigned
 Alternative/authentic assessment (Learning Logs, Journals and Portfolio)
 Attendance
 Graded recitation
 Individual report/Individual oral presentation
 Passing major exams (Prelim, Mid-Term, Pre-Final, & Final)
 Quizzes
 Submission of requirements on time

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1. Slides Presentation
2. Films and videos
3. Handouts
4. Role Plays and Group Presentations

GRADING SYSTEM:

Term Exams :35 %

Quizzes : 40%
Class Standing : 25%
Total : 100%

Final Grade = Prelim (25%) + Midterm (25%) + Pre-finals (25%) + Finals (25%)

Percentage % Grade

97-100 11.00

94-96 1.25

91-93 1.50

88-90 1.75
 85-87 2.00

82-84 2.25

80.81 2.50

76-79 2.75

75 3.00

74 and below 5.00 (Failed)

F – Failed; NE – Never Entered; W – Withdrawn from Course; FA – Failure due to Absences; INC – Incomplete (must be
completed within 1 year or grade becomes an F)

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

DONNA MAE G. MADAYAG, RPM JAYSON PEDERE ,LPT ANABEL V. FRANADA, RN, MN

Instructor Dean - Gen Ed Department VP for Academics