Department of Arts and Sciences Education

Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte

Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

Department of Arts and Sciences Education

Discipline: Social Sciences

Physically Distanced but Academically Engaged

Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Course/Subject: GE 1 Understanding the Self

Name of Teacher: Maria Carolina L. Nuñeza,MAIC

JusticeM.Pagente, MA-Theo
Neofenhae Jerilyn L.Madulara,Lpt

THIS SIM/SDL MANUAL IS A DRAFT VERSION ONLY; NOT FOR

REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF ITS INTENDED USE.
THIS IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE STUDENTS WHO ARE
OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE COURSE/SUBJECT.
EXPECT REVISIONS OF THE MANUAL.

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

Course Outline : GE 1-Understanding the Self

Course Coordinator: Maria Carolina Lee-Nuñeza, MAICJustice Pagente,

MA Theo
Neofenhae Jerilyn L.Madulara, Lpt
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Student Consultation: By appointment
Mobile: 09997421670
09079225146
09756742551
Phone: N/A
Effectivity Date: June 2020
Mode of Delivery: Distance Education Delivery
Time Frame: 54 Hours
Student Workload: Expected Self-Directed Learning
Requisites: None
Credit: 3
Attendance Requirements: A minimum of 95% attendance is required at all
scheduled virtual or face to face sessions.

Course Outline Policy

Areas of Concern Details

Contact and Non-contact Hours This 3-unit course self-instructional manual is
designed for distance education delivery mode of
instructional delivery with scheduled face to face or
virtual sessions. The expected number of hours will
be 54 including the face to face or virtual sessions.
A Learning Management System (LMS), Quipper,
will be used to facilitate your learning. Other
sessions may also be conducted through online
communication channels such as Facebook,
Messenger, WhatsApp, Viper, E-mail, Line, Zoom,

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

Skype, or any other similar applications. You may

also contact the course coordinator through a
mobile number or telephone.
Assessment Task Submission Submission of assessment tasks shall be on 3rd,
5th, 7th and 9thweek of the term. The assessment
paper shall be attached with a cover page
indicating the title of the assessment task (if the
task is performance), the name of the course
coordinator, date of submission and name of the
student. The document should be emailed to the
course coordinator. It is also expected that you
already paid your tuition and other fees before the
submission of the assessment task.

If the assessment task is done in real time through

the features in the Quipper Learning Management
System, the schedule shall be arranged ahead of
time by the course coordinator.

Turnitin Submission To ensure honesty and authenticity, all

(if necessary) assessment tasks are required to be submitted
through Turnitin with a maximum similarity index
of 30% allowed. This means that if your paper
goes beyond 30%, the students will either opt to
redo her/his paper or explain in writing addressed
to the course coordinator the reasons for the
similarity. In addition, if the paper has reached
more than 30% similarity index, the student may
be called for a disciplinary action in accordance
with the University’s OPM on Intellectual and
Academic Honesty.

Please note that academic dishonesty such as

cheating and commissioning other students or
people to complete the task for you have severe
punishments (reprimand, warning, expulsion).

Penalties for Late The score for an assessment item submitted after
Assignments/Assessments the designated time on the due date, without an
approved extension of time, will be reduced by 5%
of the possible maximum score for that assessment
item for each day or part day that the assessment
item is late.

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

However, if the late submission of assessment

paper has a valid reason, a letter of explanation
should be submitted and approved by the course
coordinator. If necessary, you will also be required
to present/attach evidences.
Return of Assignments/ Assessment tasks will be returned to you two (2)
Assessments weeks after the submission. This will be returned by
email or via Quipper portal.

For group assessment tasks, the course

coordinator will require some or few of the students
for online or virtual sessions to ask clarificatory
questions to validate the originality of the
assessment task submitted and to ensure that all
the group members are involved.
Assignment Resubmission You should request in writing addressed to the
course coordinator his/her intention to resubmit an
assessment task. The resubmission is premised on
the student’s failure to comply with the similarity
index and other reasonable grounds such as
academic literacy standards or other reasonable
circumstances e.g. illness, accidents financial
constraints.
Re-marking of Assessment You should request in writing addressed to the
Papers and Appeal program coordinator your intention to appeal or
contest the score given to an assessment task. The
letter should explicitly explain the reasons/points to
contest the grade. The program coordinator shall
communicate with the students on the approval and
disapproval of the request.

If disapproved by the course coordinator, you can

elevate your case to the program head or the dean
with the original letter of request. The final decision
will come from the dean of the college.

Grading System All culled from Quipper sessions and traditional

contact
Course discussions/exercises – 30%
1st formative assessment – 10%
2nd formative assessment – 10%
3rd formative assessment – 10%

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

All culled from on-campus/onsite sessions (TBA):

Final exam – 40%

Submission of the final grades shall follow the usual

University system and procedures.

Contact Details of the Dean Email:

[email protected]
Phone: 09099942314
Contact Details of the Discipline Maria Carolina L. Nuñeza,MAIC
Head Email: [email protected]:
09997421670
Online Tutorial Registration You are required to enroll in a specific tutorial time
for this course via the www.cte.edu.ph portal.
Please note that there is a deadline for enrollment
to the tutorial.
Help Desk Contact DASE
09485734272
Library Contact Email: [email protected]
Phone:09273951639

Course Information – see/download course syllabus in the Quipper LMS

CC’s Voice: Hello prospective professionals! Welcome to GE 1: Understanding the

Self. This course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and
concerns regarding the self and identity fora better self-understanding. It
is important to be able to address issues about the self from the
philosophical, sociological, anthropological, and psychological point of
view and even from the Eastern and Western perspectives- to define
one’s purpose and act accordingly. Specifically, it outlines the theoretical
concepts and principles related to understanding the self as well as
provide answers to the questions “who am I?” and “what am I?”

CO At the end of this course, the students are expected to understand the
construct of the self from various disciplinal perspectives; examine the
different influences, factors, and forces that affect the development of the
personal self and identity such as gender, culture, family and relationships;
and apply the new skills and theoretical underpinnings on how to manage
and care for the different aspects of the self and identity. Thus, in this
course you are expected to become more aware of your self-concept about
your body image, self-image, ideal self, true self and social self.

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

Furthermore, you are also expected to reflect on your selfhood in relation

to your national identity.

Let us begin!

Big Picture A

Week 1-3: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are expected
to:

a. Explain the different representations and conceptualizations of the self

from various disciplinal perspectives;
b. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across
disciplines and perspectives; and
c. Explain why it is important to understand the self.

Big Picture in Focus:

ULOa.Explain the different representations and conceptualizations of the self
from various disciplinal perspectives.
ULOb. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented
across disciplines and perspectives.
ULOc.Explain why it is important to understand the self.

Metalanguage

In this section, the most essential terms relevant to the study of GE1 and to
demonstrate ULOa and ULObwill be operationally defined to establish a common frame
of reference as to how the texts work in your chosen field or career. You will encounter
these terms as we go through the study and understanding of the Self. Please refer to
these definitions in case you will encounter difficulty in understanding the philosophical,
sociological, anthropological, and psychological concepts.

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

Please proceed immediately to the “Essential Knowledge” part since the

first lesson is also definition of essential terms.

Essential Knowledge

To perform the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the first three(3) weeks
of the course, you need to fully understand the following essential knowledge that will
be laid down in the succeeding pages. Please note that you are not limited to
exclusively refer to these resources. Thus, you are expected to utilize other books,
research articles and other resources that are available in the university’s library e.g.
ebrary, search.proquest.com etc.

 The persistent question, “Who am I?” is rooted in the human need to

understand the basis of the experiences of the “self.” When people are asked
to explain their understanding of the word, the usual answers are: “It’s who I
am.” “It’s me, my essence.” “It’s what makes me unique and different from
everyone else.”

 For a more meaningful understanding of the “self,” numerous studies have

been conducted and various approaches have been developed from concepts
about it. Important philosophers from ancient to contemporary times sought to
describe the essential qualities that compose a person’s uniqueness.

 On the other hand, sociology sees the “self” as a product of social

interactions, developed over time through social activities and experiences.

 Anthropology views the “self” as a culturally shaped construct or idea.

Anthropologists assert that it is an autonomous participant in the society as
much as it is submerged in the community.

 Meanwhile, rather than giving a definition, psychology sees the “self” as

having characteristics or properties that can be used to describe it. Pioneers
in the study pointed out that the “self” is related to its physical and social
environment, it is unique, and it is necessary to its experiences.

 Eastern and Western civilizations have always sought to understand the

“self.” Their views, however, stand on different perspectives. British
philosopher Alan Watts talked about the great myths of the “self.” However, it
should be noted that the term “myth” here is not used to describe a false
story, rather it is used as a means to interpret a reality.

 According to Watts, the pervading myth in the West is that “the world is an
artefact.” This means there is a clear distinction between the creator and the

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

creation. This perspective indicates that the Western interpretation of the

“self” possesses an internal distinction from its external environment. That
even though the “self” functions in the world, the “self” is still its own. In the
East however, the myth is that “the world is a drama and all things are actors
with specific parts to play.”There is no distinction between the creator and the
creation as all that exists is immersed in one and the same existence. This
perspective suggests that the self in Eastern traditions is seen through the
eyes of a community, rather than a detached, single entity.

 Learning the various fundamental concepts of the “self” is significant because

these ideas lay the foundation that will foster in you, the learner, a deep
reflection and insight into the continuous pursuit of self-discovery.

Introductory Discussion

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Lesson 1- The Self from Various Philosophical Perspectives

 How did ancient thinkers view a human being? Who were those curious
enough to study how human beings perceive themselves? One aspect
that makes us humans different from all other creatures on earth is our
capacity to build on knowledge. We learn, we apply it in our lives, and we
use acquired ideas to create.

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

 The need to understand the “self” is founded on the views of the early
thinkers. But what is philosophy? At its simplest, philosophy means “loving
knowledge” or “loving wisdom.”It is derived from the Greek words,phileo-
(loving) and Sophia (knowledge, wisdom). The term philosophy as
originally used by the Greeks meant “the pursuit of knowledge for its own
sake.”

 Let us find out the different philosophical views in the explanation of self.
But before going into the details of the significant contributions of the
philosophers during the early and modern times in the understanding of
the self, let us have an exercise first.

Note: After reading the text, please answer these three bullet questions with the format
given… and submit them to my personal message account via Facebook see add file
there and then click using text-word. Deadline will be on August 30, 2020 (Sunday) on
or before 330A.
Please follow this Format:

Assignment

Name Date
Subject/Code Time
____________________________________________________________________

 Diagnostic Exercise: How do you view yourself?

 Write 5 adjectives that describe yourself and make sentences using these
adjectives.

 After having examined your “Self” in its different stages, fill out the following
table:

Similarities in All Stages of Differences in My “Self” Possible Reasons for the

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Mabini Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Telefax # (084) 655-9591 Local 115

My “Self” (Childhood, across the Three Stages Differences in Me

Adolescence &Young of My Life
Adulthood)

Im an average person surviving my life in this world. I am very friendly who loves to
build a new connection with peoples. Cover my feelings but do smile all the time.
And when individuals do condemn me usefully, I listen carefully and acknowledge what
they need to state. I do not react in anger and do not pressure other friends into
supporting me through denying the truth or my mistakes.

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