South SEED-LPDH College

Yokohama Corner Luxembourg St., BF International, Las Piñas City

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
COURSE PLAN/SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE UNDERSTANDING THE SELF COURSE CODE SGEC101

CREDIT UNITS 3 COURSE PRE-/CO- REQUISITES None
CONTACT HOURS 3 HOURS PER WEEK COURSE PLACEMENT First Year, 1st Semester
Rationale: The course deals with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development
and maintenance of personal identity.

Focus: Focus on the issues and concerns regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding of his/her self.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Outcome:
1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualization of the self from various perspectives.
2. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought of the self from different aspects.
2. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for the self.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: YEAR LEVEL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the program, the graduates should be able At the end of the first-year level, the students should be able to:
to:
1. Understand Self From Various Perspectives 1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self
2. Unpacking The Self from various disciplinal perspectives
3. Managing and Caring For The Self 2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different
disciplines and perspectives
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
5. Explore the different aspects of self and identity
6. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects
of self and identity
7. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development
of various aspects of self and identity
8. Examine one's self against the different aspects of self as discussed in
class
9. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care
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COURSE PLAN/SYLLABUS

for different aspects of the self

10. Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing of one's
self and behaviors
11. Apply these new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of
life
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Yokohama Corner Luxembourg St., BF International, Las Piñas City

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
COURSE PLAN/SYLLABUS

Essential Learning Constructive Alignment

Program Intended Teaching/
Content Declarative Functional Learning Learning Learning Assessment
Week
Standards Knowledge Knowledge Outcomes Outcome Activities Tasks (ATs)
(PLOs) s (ILOs) (TLAs)

Week 1 Orientation ( Getting to You and Me Activity)

Week 2-3 Demonstrate Philosophical PLO1 ILO1- -Lecture Seatwork
knowledge on Views of the Self 1. Explain the ILO4 -Collaborative -Self-
the ● Greek role of Learning perception of
philosophical Triumvirate  philosophy in -Reflective various
views of the ● St. Agustine understandin Learning philosophers
self ● Rene g the concept -My Social
Descartes of self Perception
● John Lock 2. Discuss the
● David Hume different
● Immanuel concept of
Kant self from the
● Gilbert Ryle philosophical
● Paul perspective
Churchland 3. Differentiate
● Maurice the various
Merleau- concepts of
Ponty the self and
identity their
similarities
philosophical
Week 4 Demonstrate Sociological Views 1. Recognize what PLO1 ILO1- -Lecture Seatwork
knowledge on of the Self sociology tells ILO4 -Collaborative -Name
the ● Looking- about Learning Sharing
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sociological glass Self understanding -My DNA

and ● Theory of the self and (Diversity,
anthropologic the Social others Nature/Nurt
al views of the Self 2. Explain looking- ure, and
self ● Self as glass theory and Anatomy)
product of Theory of the -Johari
Modern and social self Window
postmodern 3. Discuss the self
society as a product of
Anthropological modern and
Views of the Self postmodern
● The Self as societies
embedded in 4. Understand how
the Culture culture and self
● Egocentric are
and complementary
Sociocentric concepts
Perspective 5. Discuss Arnold
● Three- Van Genep’s
phased rite Three-phased
of passage rite of passage
Week 5 Demonstrate Psychological 1. Describe the PLO1 ILO1- Powerpoint Seatwork
knowledge on Views of the Self different ILO4 presentation - written
psychological ● Real and Ideal psychological Lecture exam
view of the Self concepts of self Class -Sentence
self and the ● Construction 2. Differentiate the interactions Completion” I
Eastern and of Self and various concepts am _________
Western personality of the self and
Concepts of Western Concepts identify their
Self of Self interrelationship
● Western 3. Enumerate and
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Concept of discuss the

Self different Eastern
● Eastern and Western
Concept of concept of Self
Self 4. Compare Eastern
● Individual and Western
and Collective views of the Self
Self
Week 6 Prelim Examination

Week 7-8 Unfolding the The Physical Self 1. Identify the PLO2 ILO5- -Lecture Seat work
Biological Self - Physical stages of life and ILO8 -Collaborative -Self-
Development explain the Learning reflection
- Body Image physical changes -Reflective essay
that occur during Learning -Self-
The Sexual Self each stage -Blended Assessment
- Development of 2. Discuss the learning -My Personal
Secondary Sex biological and -Case Analysis Shield
characteristics and environmental -Online test
the human factors that -Body
reproductive system impact the positivity
- Discussing the physical self campaign
Erogenous Zone 3. Describe the
- Understanding the factors that affect
Human Sexual body image
Response 4. Discuss and
- The basic biology of elaborate
sexual behavior concepts
- Understanding the associated with
chemistry of lust, the sexual self,
love and attachment including sex and
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- The diversity of gender

sexual behavior 5. Distinguish
- Sexual identity and between lust,
preferences love and
- Sexually attachment
Transmitted 6. Explain sexual
Diseases Orientation
- Methods of 7. Identify the
contraception causes and
consequences of
sexually
transmitted
infections and
early pregnancy
8. Reflect on the
importance of
contraception
Week 9-10 Unfolding the The Material/ 1. Develop an PLO2 ILO5- -Lecture Seat work
Social and Economic Self understanding ILO8 -Collaborative -Self-
spiritual Self - Hierarchy of about the Learning reflection
Needs material self -Reflective essay
- Role of material 2. Describe the Learning -Self-
possession on the basic -Blended Assessment
sense of self and components of learning -My Material
identity the material self Price Tag Self
-Consumer culture 3. Discuss the Song Analysis -Spiritual Self
The Spiritual Self influence of Concept Map
- Self-motivated media in people’s -Online test
Spirituality acquisition of
-Spirituality and material
religion possessions
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4. Develop qualities
of a wise buyer
5. Demonstrate an
understanding of
the spiritual self
6. Explain the
importance of
spirituality in
one’s life
7. Discuss how
spirituality is
connected to
religion
Political Self 1. Describe the PLO2 ILO5- -Lecture Seat work
- Political Self and nature, functions, ILO8 -Collaborative -Self-
Identity and origin of Learning reflection
- The origin of political self -Reflective essay
political power 2. Identify and Learning -Self-
-Theories of describe the -Blended Assessment
political self theoretical learning --Image
perspectives in Posting
Digital Self the development -The virtual
- Self and others in of political self you
the cyberspace 3. Define digital self -Online test
- Technology and 4. Explain the role
the self of mobile phones,
internet, and
social networking
in developing the
digital self
Week 12 Midterm Examination
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Week 13-14 Learning to Learning 1. Explain learning PLO3 ILO9- -Lecture Seat work
be a better -Brain during and how it works ILO11 -Collaborative -Self-
student learning in humans Learning reflection
-Metacognition and 2. Describe the -Reflective essay
self-regulated importance of Learning -Self-
learning neuroplasticity -Blended Assessment
and its learning -Online test
implications on
learning
3. Discuss the
influence of
metacognition
and self-
regulation in
learning

Week 15-16 Setting goals Goals 1. Identify the types PLO3 ILO9- -Lecture Seat work
for Success -The importance of of motivation ILO11 -Collaborative -Self-
goals 2. Determine your Learning reflection
- Self Efficacy short-term and -Reflective essay
Theory of Albert long-term goals Learning -Self-
Bandura 3. Recognize the -Blended Assessment
-Growth Mindset of importance of learning -May
Dweck goal setting -Reading of Schedule
Locke’s goal setting 4. Apply ways on Personalities -Online test
theory how to achieve biography
goals
Week 17 Taking Stressors and 1. Explain the PLO3 ILO9- -Lecture Seat work
Charge of Responses concept of stress ILO11 -Collaborative -Self-
One’s health -Dimension of tress 2. Discuss the Learning reflection
-Stressors and dimension of -Reflective essay
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Yokohama Corner Luxembourg St., BF International, Las Piñas City

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responses stress Learning -Self-

-Physiological and 3. Explain how -Blended Assessment
cognitive factors of stress affects learning -Mirror good
stress health vibes
4. Identify -Online test
strategies to -Socialized
control stress recitation
5. Developing self-
care plan
Week 18 Final Examination
Learning Resources LCD projector, Powerpoint presentations, LED TV, audio-visual materials
Books:
Alata, E. et al. (2018). Understanding the Self. Manila: Rex Publishing
Basic Readings
Brawner, D. (2018). Understanding the Self. Quezon City : C & E Publishing 

Extended Readings Books:

Domjan, M. (2015). The Principles of Learning and Behavior (7th ed.). Cengage Learning: Stamford,
CT USA
Kassin, S. (2016). Social Psychology. Anover: Cengage Learning
Levine, L. & Munsch, J. (2016). Child Development from Infancy to Adolescence: An Active Learning
Approach. Los Angeles : SAGE Publications.
Newman, B. (2015). Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach. USA: Cengage Learning

Journals:
Bardit, A, et al (2015). Value Stability and Change During Self-Chosen Life Transition: Self -Selection
Versus Socialization Effects. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 106 (1), 131-147.
Jaspers, E. & Pieters, R. (2016). Materialism Across the Life Span: An age-Period – Cohort Analysis.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 111(3), 451-473.
Luciano, E. &Orth,U. (2017). Narcissism and Romantic Relationships and Development of Self-
Esteem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 112 ( 2), 307-328.
Okimoto, T. & Gromet, D. (2016). The Role of Affect in the Positive Self: Two Longitudinal
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Investigations of Young Adolescents in the United States and China. Journal of Personality and Social
Psychology,111( 1), 83-97.
Sherman, G. et al. (2016). Me, Us and Them : Testing Sociometer Theory in a Socially Diverse Real-
Life Content. Journal of Personality and Social
Psychology,110( 6), 908-92.

Course Assessment
Course Policies
Committee Members
Consultation Schedule Every Thursday

Course Title AY/Term of Prepared Approved by: Page

effectivity by:

Prepared by: Noted by:

Vina C. Gavilano, LPT, MAEd-EMEc Dr. Remedios D. Lagera

Instructor Executive Vice President