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Character Formation, Nationalism and Patriotism

Ronnel F. Belen, RCrim.

Introduction to Character Formation


• Definition of Character, Character Formation and Formation
• Perspective of Character
• Difference of character and personality
• Different Kinds and Types of Character
• Pillars of Good character
• When to say a person has a good character?
• Agencies responsible for character development
• The Good side and Bad side of character

Introduction
Today, societal changes have left a gap in character formation.
Character is a set of behaviour traits that define what type of person you are. It determines whether you
will achieve your goals, be forthright in dealing with others and obey the rules of the group or of the
community.

Why character is important?


Warren Bennis says, "That after vision and passion, INTEGRITY is the most basic
fundamental competency to be a leader".
He further points out that integrity is the TRUST.

Definitions of Character, Character formation and Formation

• Etymology and definition of the word “CHARACTER"

» Greek word, charakter, which originally referred to a mark impressed upon a coin.
» "charassein," referring to an engraving instrument; originally used of a mark impressed upon a coin or
the mark cut by it.
Then it was applied to a distinctive mark of the personality; and gradually, to the sum total of such
marks, each individual one is being called characteristics.

• Character
is the solid foundation on which a person's entire life is based.
People who succeed in achieving their goals and ambitions are those who have good character.
-Prasad Nanda

• Perspective of characters
1. Social Perspective
2. Institutional Perspective
3. Legal Perspective
• Character Formation

Process by which the individual, through interaction of biologically transmitted predispositions with the
environment, develops stable pattern of: functioning, thinking and feeling.
It is also known as, Character Building. (Donald 2006).

• Formation
- Is a purposive and conscious process that brings about the development of an individual into a
particular thing or shape.
In active sense, for character is never static or truly formed it is never achieved as a homogeneous
whole.

• Key differences between Personality and Character


- Personality
Distinctive personal qualities and traits
It implies who we seem to be
Set of personal qualities
Mask and identity of a person
Subjective
Outer appearance and behaviour
May change overtime
Does not need validation of the society

- Character
Set of moral and mental qualities and beliefs
It represents who we are
Collection of mental and moral characteristics
Learned behaviour
Objective
Indicates the traits of person which is hidden from sight
It lasts longer
It requires validation and support of the society.

• DETERMINING CHARACTER OR PERSONALITY TYPES


Five (5) Factors that Determine Character or
Personality Traits.
o 1. Openness: appreciation for a variety of experiences.
o 2. Conscientiousness: planning ahead rather than being spontaneous.
o 3. Extraversion: talkative. Being sociable, energetic
o 4. Agreeableness: being kind, sympathetic and happy to help.
o 5. Neuroticism: inclined to worry or be vulnerable or temperamental.

• GENERAL TYPES OF CHARACTERS


1. Positive Character/ Good Character
2. Negative Character
3. Neutral Character
- Other types of character
• Self-Realized Character
• Covetous Character
• Superstitious Character
• Egoistic/ Overbearing
• Anti-social Character
• Complacent character
• The Different Kinds of Character
- The continent Character
- The Incontinent Character
- The Vicious Character
- The Virtuous Character

• Pillars of Good Character


- Trustworthiness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring
- Citizenship

1. TRUSTWORTHINESS
This is the pillar of good character that is considered the most complicated of the six core ethical values
and concerns a variety of qualities like honesty, integrity, reliability and loyalty.

a. Honesty Dimension of Honesty


1) Truthfulness
2)SincerityCandor
4)Integrity
5) Reliability
b. Loyalty
- loyalty is a responsibility that each one should develop and maintain to promote the interests of certain
people, organizations or affiliations.

How to maintain reliability~.


1. Avoid Bad-Faith Excuses
2. Avoid Unwise Commitments
3. Avoid Unclear Commitments

2. RESPECT
The Golden Rule in Human Relation, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," perfectly
illustrates "respect."
When respect is observed we would prevent and preempt violence. humiliation, manipulation and
exploitation. It reflects notions such as civility, courtesy, decency, dignity, autonomy, tolerance and
acceptance.

QUALITIES OF RESPECTFUL PeRSON


- Ability to Listen
- Treats Others With Consideration
- Capable of Accepting Individual differences and Beliefs

3. RESPONSIBILITY
It is understood that life is full of choices and everyone has its own judgement and decisions to take in
life. However, we are expected to be responsible for our actions and behaviours as rational being
QUALITIES OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON
a. Sense of Accountability
b. Pursuit of Excellence
c. Self-Restraint

4. FAIRNESS
• involves issues of equality, impartiality, proportionality, openness and due process. It is unfair to handle
similar matters inconsistently, and to impose punishment that is not commensurate with the offense.
QUALITY
EQUITY

5. CARING
• is the heart of ethics, and ethical decision-making. It is scarcely possible to be truly ethical and yet
unconcerned with the welfare of others. That is because ethics is ultimately about good relations with
other people.
• People who consider themselves ethical and yet lack a caring attitude toward individuals tend to treat
others as instruments of their will.
SHARING IS CARING

6. CITZENSHIP
• includes civic virtues and duties that prescribe how we ought to behave as part of a community. The
good citizen knows the laws and obeys them

When to Say a Person Has a Good Character


- People of good character are guided by ethical principles even when it's physically dangerous or
detrimental to their careers, social standing, or economic well-being. They do the right thing even when
it costs more than they want to pay.
- Good character isn't determined b a single noble act. Character is established by conscientious
adherence to moral values, not by lofty rhetoric or good intentions.

• Agencies Responsible for Character Development


- The home
- The school
- The church
- The community

• THE GOOD SIDE and BAD SIDE OF CHARACTER


- The old expression that actions speak louder than words is very true when it comes to character
traits. You learn about people's character by watching how they interact with the world. There's
an endless array of character traits that can be used to describe yourself or others.

• Filipino Influences Traits and Characteristics


- Most well-known traits and attitudes of the Filipinos (Positive and Negative Traits)
- Filipino Character and Personality
- Filipino Values Orientation
- Filipino Core Values

Introduction
It could be claimed that Filipinos are the most hot bloodied and brave citizens in the tropical Asian
cultures. Like other countries, the Philippines has its opposing values and labels, it is believed by the
Filipinos that the country have the best values in the world

• THE MOST WELL-KNOWN POSITIVE TRAITS AND ATTITUDES OF THE FILIPINO


1. Hospitality
2. Respectful
3. Strong Family Ties and Religion
4. Generosity and Helpfulness
5. Strong Work Ethics

• NEGATIVE TRAITS OF FILIPINOS


- Fatalism (Bahala Na or Come What May" Attitude)
- Mañana Habit (Procrastination)
- Ningas Cogon
- Disobedience to Simple Rules and Instructions
- Crab Mentality
- Hypocrisy
- Tardiness (Filipino time)
- Gossiping

• NEGATIVE TRAITS OF FILIPINOS


- Blaming
- Selfishness (Being insensitive to others)
- Attention taker
- Living beyond their means (Social Climbing)
- Being Onion-skinned or to sensitive
- Passivity (Lack of leadership)

• FILIPINO CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY


- Three Main Traits Underscoring Filipino Values
1. Personalism -Filipinos valued interpersonal relationship.
2. Familialism - Filipinos are family-oriented
3. Particularism - Displayed behavior by the individuals may it be good or bad is blamed against the
family.

•FILIPINO VALUES ORIENTATION


Values Orientation - is the approach that may influence work or social relationships by person's relating
to objects, events and ideas
Interpersonal obligations- The rational or lace to lace micel actions and shed resuiting

Four Main Obligations Underlying Filipino Value Orientation:


• Pakikiramay
• Pakikisama
• Bayanihan
• Galang

• FILIPINO CORE VALUES


Core values
- are a person's or organization's fundament beliefs. These guiding principles dictate conduct and
can assist Individoals to know the disinction between right and wrong
Filipino Values System
- The Filipino value system relates to the set of values or the value system that has historically
been held by a malority of Filipinos in their life. This system of Philippine values involves the
distinctive combination of coherent Ideologies, moral codes, ethical procedures, cultural
etiquette and private is promoted by the Philippine society
Models of the Filipino Values
1. Exogenous or Foreign Model
2. Indigenous Model or the Traditional Model

• Structures and Elements of Filipino Values


One may notice how Hiya (ownership/dignity),Pakikisama (companionship/esteem), and Utang na LOob
(gratitude/ solidarity) are simply Surface Values- readily seen and appreciated by many Filipinos. These
three values are deemed branches of a single origin - The Filipino personality's real core value - Kapwa.

FIve Core Filipino Values


1. Mapagpasalamal
2. Matatag
3. MasigasIg
4. MapagmalasaKIt
5. Magalang

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