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Module 1 (Personal Development)

Session 1 Activity 1 Introductory Activity & Learner’s Reflection

Read the proverb at the beginning of the module. What does it mean?
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Read the objectives of the module. How does the proverb relate to the objectives?
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Session 1 Activity 1 Introductory Activity & Learner’s Reflection

My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Knowledge, skills and experience doing experience doing this. experience doing this. experience doing this.
this.
abilities Kakaunting – kakaunti Mayroon akong Marami akong
Wala akong lamang ang aking karanasan sa paggawa karanasan sa paggawa
Kaalaman, kasanayan at karanasan sa karanasan sa paggawa nito nito
kakayahan paggawa nito nito
Identifying my own strengths,
interests &
challenges / Pagtukoy sa
sariling kakayahan,
interes at mga pagsubok
Setting a goal for myself /
Magkaroon ng sariling
layunin sa buhay
Making a plan to reach a goal
/ Gumawa ng plano upang
maabot ang layunin

Following the steps of a plan /

Sumunod sa itinakdang plano

Paying attention to progress

on following the plan and
achieving the goal / Pagbigay
pansin sa progreso ng plano
para makamit ang layunin

Understanding different ways

of learning new skills and
ideas / Maintindihan ang
iba’t-ibang paraan upang
matutunan ang mga bagong
kakayahan at ideya

Identifying and using

strategies to help me learn
better / Matukoy at magamit
ang mga pamamaraan para
mapalawak ang kaalaman

Check the column that best represents your situation.

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Session 2 Activity 2 Values, Beliefs & Qualities

Write down the words that describe the person (e.g. passionate, honest,
hardworking, committed, humorous…).

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Session 2 Activity 2 Values, Beliefs & Qualities

For each column, choose the top 5 values and mark them with an X
VALUES ME FAMILY/FRIENDS EMPLOYER
Acceptance
Accomplishment
Ambitiousness
Attentiveness
Caring
Cautiousness
Commitment
Communication
Compassion
Creativity
Determination
Devotion
Dignity
Empathy
Enthusiasm
Ethics
Fairness
Focus
Friendliness
Goals
Honesty
Inspiration
Intelligence
Involvement
Loyalty
Optimism
Persistence
Respect
Responsibility
Tolerance

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Session 2 Activity 2 Values, Beliefs & Qualities

Think about it!

Answer the following questions.

1. How do the values that you have compare to those you think are important to family/friends and
employers?

2. Given what you think employers value, how do you think you should behave at work?

3. Think about the things you do on a regular basis. What values are reflected in your daily
activities?

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Session 3 Activity 3 We Are All Unique

Gather a few people nearby and read the following statements. Each person should decide if
they strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with the
statement. Write their name and check their responses in inside the box.

Statements Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
I believe respect is the most
important
I want to work in an office. value.
I like to be a leader.
I think people should be on time to
I prefer socializing with friends in
my work.
Spending time with your family and
friends will keep you healthy.
I like action movies.
I like to play sports.
I always respect my elders.
I am well organized.
I am a good problem solver.
I like to read.
Everybody should be heard.
I want to start my own business.
I want to work in construction.

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Session 3 Activity 3 We Are All Unique

Write down each other thoughts on:

1. Interests: ________________________________________

2. Likes: ________________________________________

3. Ambitions: _______________________________________

4. Perfect leader: _______________________________________

5. Principles in life: _______________________________________

6. Beliefs: _______________________________________

7. Hobbies: ________________________________________

8. Talents: ________________________________________

9. Person you look-up to as a role model: _____________________________

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Session 1 Activity 4 My Skills and Qualities

 Choose the top 6 skills or qualities that you would like to use in a job
and circle them.
 Rate yourself and put an X in the appropriate box.

needs to
very good good not so good improve
a lot
dependable
patient
honest
responsible
punctual
courteous
able to work in teams
able to lead others
able to work without
supervision
creative
self-‐confident
organized
learn quickly
hardworking
use money wisely
give advice to people
communicate clearly
make decisions
write
supervise
solve problems

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Session 1 Activity 4 My Skills and Qualities

Look at the 6 items you circled at the beginning. If you rated yourself as very good or
good for a skill/quality, it means it is a Strength. If you rated themselves not so good
or needs to improve a lot, it is an Area for Improvement. Write down on the left
column if it is Strength and right column if it is Area for Improvement.

Strengths Areas for Improvement

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Session 1 Activity 4 My Skills and Qualities

Answer the following questions after you have completed the worksheet.

1. How did I rate myself in each of the 6 areas that I selected?

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2. Which areas were my strengths and which areas do I need improvement in?
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3. What skills/qualities can I improve under Areas of Improvement to turn them into
Strengths? How can I do this?
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Session 2 Activity 5 Introduction & Process for Setting and Achieving Goals

Using the illustration below supply the different parts of the tree. The roots,
trunk, major branches, smaller branches, leaves, flowers and thorns.

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Session 2 Activity 5 Introduction & Process for Setting and Achieving Goals

Write two short term goals and two long term goals. Use the information and
examples to make sure they are SMART. Share them with someone in your house or
community.

Short Term Goals: Long Term Goals:

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

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Session 2 Activity 5 Introduction & Process for Setting and Achieving Goals

Let’s Exercise!

Read the statements one by one and decide if the goals are reachable or not reachable. Circle your
answer per statement. Then, beside the statements you selected as not reachable, edit the
statement to make it reachable.

For example:

I will be the first Filipino to go to outer space. reachable or not-reachable

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I will become an SK leader in 5 years. reachable or not-reachable

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1. I will become a painter someday. reachable or not-reachable

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2. I will earn more money for my family. reachable or not-reachable

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3. I will learn to cook adobo by next week. reachable or not-reachable

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4. I will work in Jollibee this summer. reachable or not-reachable

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5. I will buy my parents a house when I grow older. reachable or not-reachable

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Session 2 Activity 5 Introduction & Process for Setting and Achieving Goals

Steps for Achieving My Goals

Fill Out the Table Below.

Goal in 1 year from now: By When: What do I need?:

Steps:

1.

2.

3.

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Session 2 Activity 6 Mapping Workplaces in your Community

Write down some examples of different workplaces in your community.

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Session 2 Activity 6 Mapping Workplaces in your Community

Answer the following questions below.

1. Think about the mapping process. What did you learn about your community?
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2. In what workplaces would you like to do observations or talk to someone?

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3. Which workplaces are related to your personal goals?

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Session 2 Activity 6 Mapping Workplaces in your Community

Let’s Exercise

Let’s count jobs! You have 15 minutes to count how many jobs you can see. (For
example shopkeeper, bank teller, security guard.) If you are able to leave your home,
walk around your community and write down all the jobs you see. If you cannot, do it
from memory.

Total number of jobs:

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Session 2 Activity 7 Session 1 & 2 Review & Application –
Values, Skills, Goals & Planning

Create a collage of cutouts (pictures, words) from old magazines and newspapers that
represent your goals and the steps you need to take to reach them.

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Session 3 Activity 8 Learning Style Assessment

Think about a time when you learned something new. How did you learn it? Were
you alone or with other people? What helped you to learn? What was challenging in
the process?

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Session 3 Activity 8 Learning Style Assessment

How Do You Learn Best?

Put check marks next to the items that apply to you.

Listening
 I like to listen to people talk about things.
 I usually remember what I hear.
 I learned more in school by listening to the teacher's explanation rather than by
reading the textbook.
 I prefer listening to the news on the radio than reading the newspaper.
 I prefer that someone tells me about a meeting than reading an announcement.

Observing/Seeing
 I get pictures in my head when I read.
 I remember faces better than I remember names.
 When I have to concentrate on spelling a word, I see that word in my mind.
 I remember what pages in a book look like.
 I remember events in the past by seeing them in my mind.

 Doing
 It's hard for me to sit still and study.
 I prefer learning by doing something with my hands than reading about that
same thing in a book.
 I like to make models of things.
 When I see something new and interesting I usually want to touch it in order to
find out more about it.
 I prefer going out with friends than staying home and reading a book.

 Writing
 I write down things that I need to remember.
 I make fewer mistakes when I write than when I speak.
  I like it when people explain something to me by writing down the main points.
 When I read, I take notes to better understand the ideas I've read.
 After I take notes, I rewrite my notes to remember better.

 Reading
 I like to read in my free time.
 I usually remember information that I read better than information that I hear.
 I prefer reading the newspaper than watching the news on TV.
 I can learn how to put something together by reading the instructions.
 I like it when teachers write on the board, so that I can read what they write.

 Speaking
 When I have a problem to figure out I often talk to myself.
 I remember things better when I say them out loud. For example, if I have to
learn a new phone number I repeat it again and again to myself.
 I communicate better by speaking than by writing.
 I enjoy talking on the phone.
 I learn best when I study with other people, and we discuss new ideas or
concepts.

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Session 3 Activity 9 Learning Strategies

Read the scenario below and think about the approach to learning you might take if
you were the new caterer.

Scenario: You were recently hired in a food catering business. There are many new things
you need to learn – policies, procedures and protocol at work; the use of utensils,
equipment and kitchen tools you have not operated before; and the processes involved in
preparing and preserving food, etc.

Given your learning style, what strategies will you use to learn all of these new things?

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Session 3 Activity 10 Personal Development Review
Reflect on what you have learned in this module. What lessons did you learn from each
session?

Let’s Apply!

Read the scenarios below and write an ending to the story. The ending should lead to the
achievement of a certain goal in the story. You should also incorporate general styles of
learning into the story.

Scenario 1:
Julius, a young father, has a long term goal of getting a certificate in plumbing in one year.
With the certification, he will get more work and receive a higher pay that could help him
send his son to a pre-school. What short term goals should Julious have to help him achieve
his long term goal?

Scenario 2:
Marian is a very hands-on learner. She could quickly learn by observing and doing. As her
supervisor is getting ready to leave, he quickly gives her instructions on how to use a new
saw and asks her to cut some pieces of wood for the next day. Marian is worried that she will
not be able to cut the pieces properly. What should Marian do?

Scenario 3:
To be a teacher is Bea Elaine Quicho’s biggest dream. With her parents’ seasonal income and
Bea’s 5 younger siblings who are their priority, she accepted the fact she really cannot
proceed to college. Upon learning about a free skills training, she immediately grabbed it and
enrolled in the food processing course. She passed the NC2 assessment and got her
certificate. With newly gained confidence after receiving her certificate, she thinks about her
dream of becoming a teacher. What short term goals could Bea set to help her achieve her
long term goal of becoming a teacher?

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Session 3 Activity 10 Personal Development Review

One never stops learning. Based on that, it is helpful to take some time to
reflect and ask ourselves what we learned in this module:

1. How do the skills and other things I learned relate to my daily life?
2. How can the skills and what I learned help me work better?
3. What steps can I take to improve any of the skills or attitudes that I learned
more about?

Use this space to answer these questions and reflect about your ongoing learning.

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Session 3 Activity 10 Personal Development Review

Remember this? You answered this at the beginning of the module. Answer it again and
compare your results with your previous reflection. Is there a difference?
Check the column that best represents your situation.

My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Knowledge, skills and abilities experience doing experience doing experience experience doing
this.
Kaalaman, kasanayan at kakayahan this. doing this. this.
Wala akong Kakaunting – Mayroon akong Marami akong
karanasan sa kakaunti lamang ang karanasan sa karanasan sa
paggawa nito aking karanasan sa paggawa nito paggawa nito
paggawa nito
Identifying my own strengths, interests &
challenges / Pagtukoy sa sariling
kakayahan,
interes at mga pagsubok
Setting a goal for myself / Magkaroon ng
sariling layunin sa buhay
Making a plan to reach a goal / Gumawa
ng plano upang maabot ang layunin

Following the steps of a plan / Sumunod

sa itinakdang plano

Paying attention to progress on following

the plan and achieving the goal /
Pagbigay pansin sa progreso ng plano
para makamit ang layunin

Understanding different ways of learning

new skills and ideas / Maintindihan ang
iba’t-ibang paraan upang matutunan ang
mga bagong kakayahan at ideya

Identifying and using strategies to help

me learn better / Matukoy at magamit
ang mga pamamaraan para mapalawak
ang kaalaman

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Module Assessment

Direction: Circle an answer for each statement.

English Tagalog
1. Identifying one’s values, strengths, challenges, 1. Ang pagkilala sa mga paniniwala, kakayahan,
opportunities and interests are part of personal hamon, oportunidad, at interes ay bahagi ng
development. pansariling pag-unlad.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
2. Your values are reflected in the following: 2. Nasasalamin ang mga paniniwala mo sa
a. Your interests sumusunod:
b. How you spend your time a. Mga hilig
c. Choices you make b. Mga pinagtutuunan ng panahon
d. All of the above c. Mga pasya
d. Lahat ng nabanggit
3. Values and skills are the same thing. 3. Ang mga paniniwala at mga kakayahan ay
a. True pareho.
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
4. An example of a clear personal development goal 4. Halimbawa ng isang malinaw na pansariling
is: layunin ang:
a. I want to find work a. Gusto kong makahanap ng trabaho
b. I want to work in my district b. Gusto kong magtrabaho sa distrito ko
c. I want to work with people c. Gust kong makipagtrabaho sa mga tao
d. I want to find a construction job in my d. Gusto kong makahanap ng trabaho sa
district over the next three months construction sa distrito ko sa loob ng
e. all of the above sunod na tatlong buwan
e. lahat ng nabanggit
5. You have a long term goal of getting a certificate in 5. Mayroon kang matagalang layuning
plumbing in one year. With the certification you makatanggap ng sertipiko sa pagtutubero sa loob
will get more work and receive a higher pay. Select ng isang taon. Dahil sa sertipiko, makakukuha ka
examples of short term goals that may help you ng mas maraming trabaho at makatatanggap ng
achieve your long term goal. mas malaking kita. Pumili ng mga halimbawa ng
madaliang layuning makatutulong sa iyong
a. Identify a training program in my district makamit ang matagalan mong layunin.
that offers plumber’s certification
b. Talk with experienced plumbers in the area a. Umalam ng isang training program sa
to find out what they did to become good distrito ko na nagbibigay ng sertipiko sa
plumbers. pagtutubero
c. Find an opportunity to apprentice with an b. Kumausap ng mga beteranong tubero sa
experienced plumber by visiting youth lugar para alamin ang ginawa nila para
employment agencies or asking plumbers maging magaling na tubero.
directly. c. Humanap ng oportunidad na maturuan
d. All of the above ng isang beteranong tubero sa pagpunta
sa mga youth employment agency o sa
direktang pagtatanong sa mga tubero.
d. Lahat ng nabanggit
 6. Once you write a personal development 6. Matapos mong makasulat ng isang plano
plan, you should stick to it and not change it para sa personal na pag-unlad, kailangan mo
until you have reached your long-term goals. itong tiyagain nang hindi ito binabago hanggang
sa makamit mo ang mga matagalan mong
a. True layunin.
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
7. Everyone has the same way of learning new skills. 7. Pare-pareho lang ang paraan ng lahat ng tao sa
pagkatuto ng mga bagong bagay.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
8. You are a very hands-on learner, learning best by 8. Nakapaka-hands-on mo sa pag-aaral, mas
observing and doing. As your supervisor is getting mabibilis kang natututo kapag nanonood o
ready to leave, he quickly gives you instructions on gumagawa. Nang pauwi na ang supervisor mo,
how to use a new saw and asks you to cut some mabilis ka niyang tinuruan kung paano gumamit
pieces of wood for the next day. You want him to ng isang bagong lagari at sinabihan kang
show you how to use it but he seems like he is in a magputol ng mga kahoy kinabukasan. Gusto
hurry to leave. What do you do? mong ipakita niya sa iyo kung paano iyon
gamitin, pero mukhang nagmamadali siya. Ano
a. Hope you will remember what he said to do ang gagawin mo?
to run the saw.
b. Thank him for the information and tell him a. Manalig na maaalala mo ang sinabi niya
you have understood. kung paano gamitin ang lagari.
c. Ask him if he has the time to show you b. Pasalamatan siya sa impormasyon at
before leaving or if there is someone else sabihing naintindihan mo.
who can show you how to run the saw so c. Tanungin siya kung may oras siyang
you are sure you have understood. ipakita sa iyo ang paggamit bago siya
d. Ask a co-worker to do the work for you umalis o kung may ibang taong
while you continue with another task. puwedeng magpakita sa iyo kung paano
gamitin ang lagari, para makasigurado
kang naiintindihan mo.
d. Makisuyo sa isang katrabahong gawin
para sa ito ang iniutos habang
ipinagpapatuloy mo ang ibang gawain.
9. The best way to learn something new is to: 9. Ang pinakamabuting paraan para matuto ng
a. Read about it and memorize the ibang bagay ay:
information a. Magbasa tungkol dito at sauluhin ang
b. Follow the instructions of the instructor impormasyon
c. Talk about it and work together with others b. Sundin ang itinuro ng guro
d. Practice it c. Pag-usapan ito at makipagtulungan sa
e. Watch someone else doing it ibang tao
f. All of the above d. Magsanay
e. Panoorin ang ibang taong gawin ito
f. Lahat ng nabanggit
10. If you do not like learning in a certain way (for 10. Kung hindi mo tipong mag-aral sa isang paraan
example, through reading or writing), you should (halimbawa, sa pagbabasa o pagsusulat),
avoid it as much as you can. kailangan mong iwasan iyon hangga’t maaari.

a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
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Weekly Reflection Journal

Directions: Identify your value, skills and qualities by answering the questions
below.

1. Write down the qualities or skills that you are best and explain why you think
it is the best?

2. Write down what are your goals in life and how are you going to achieved it?

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