Course Outline Perdev 2018 2019.docx

University of the Philippines Visayas College of Arts and Sciences Division of Professional Education UP High School in Iloilo

Course Title: Personal Development Course Number: Soc Sci 11a

Credit Unit: 3 units Instructor: Prof. Pedro P. Galeno, RGC, RPm

Description: This course allows for senior high school students to be aware of the developmental stage they are in, for them to better understand themselves and the significant people around them as they make important career decisions as adolescents. The course consists of topics, each of which addresses a key concern in personal development. Using the experiential learning approach, each topic facilitates learning of specific themes in their development.

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Explain the basic concepts of the foundations of human development. 2) Relate the processes and stages of human development in understanding the core of the “self”, identity and personality. 3) Appreciate the differences, similarities and relevance of various theories, perspectives and principles of human development and personality through individual and group structured learning activities. 4) Analyse various mental health issues, contextual Filipino “self” experiences and emerging areas of human interests in sexuality, gender, and interpersonal relationships to facilitate relevant understanding and evaluation of the self in relation to society.

Content Topics I. Self-Development A. Understanding human development *Aspects, processes and stages of development *Nature vs. Nurture *Research Designs B. Developing the whole person 1. Biological foundations of human development (human reproduction and prenatal development) 2. Main Developmental Theories a. Piaget’s Cognitive Development b. Freud’s Psychosexual development c. Erickson’s Psychosocial Stages d. Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development C. Understanding Personality 1. Psychoanalytic 2. Humanistic 3. Trait Theories D. Self-Concept and Self-Esteem E. Sexuality and Gender 1. SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) F. Gender Role Development H. The Filipino Self

II. Aspects of Personal Development A. The Nature of Stress 1. Coping with Stress Mid and Late Adolescence 2. Stress Management B. The Powers of the Mind 1. The Brain C. Mental Health and Well-being in Adolescence D. The Elements of Emotions 1. Theories on Emotion: James-Lange, SchaterSinger, Modern Appraisal Theories 2. Emotional Intelligence III. Building and Maintaining Relationships A. Personal Relationships 1. Social Relationships in Adolescence 2. Family structures and Legacies 3. Liking and Loving: Rules of Attraction 4. Language of Love IV. Career Development A. Persons and Careers 1. Career Pathways 2. Insights into Personal Career Development

Course Requirements and Grading System  Class Participation and Attendance  In Class: Individual reports/assignments/Quizzes  Group Structured Learning Activities  Individual Term Papers and Position Papers  Examinations

20% 20%

TOTAL

30% 30% 100%

References: ***Any Psychology or Personal Development textbook Alampay, L., Dela Cruz A. and Liwag, M. (2003). Research on adolescent development in the Philippines: a review and evaluation of the past two decades. Philippine Journal of Psychology, 36, 5-48. Berk, L. (2003). Lifespan development. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Carandang, M.L.A., Aguilar, M.T.F., & Guzman-De Asis, M.B. (2014). Back to basics: The seven basic psychological needs. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing Inc. Carandang, M.L.A. & Lee-Chua, Q.N. (2008). The Filipino family surviving the world: The psychology of Pinoy families. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc. Cloninger, S. (2004). Theories of personality: Understanding persons. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. De Guzman, R.G., Reyes, G.T., & Tengco-Pacquing, M.C.M. (2012). General psychology: A Bird’s-eye view. Manila: UST Publishing House Jarett, C. (2011). The rough guide to psychology. London: Rough Guides. Killermann, S. (2013). The social justice advocate’s handbook: A guide to gender. Texas: Impetus Books. Lee-Chua, Q.N., Sison-Dionisio, M.I., Fernandez, N.C., & Alignay, M.S. (2013). Growing up wired: Raising kids in the digital age. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing, Inc. Macapagal, M., Ofreneo, M., Montiel, C. & Nolasco, J. (2013). Social psychology in the Philippines. Ateneo de Manila University Press. Millstein, S. and Halpern-Felsher, B. (2002). Judgements about risk and perceived invulnerability in adolescents and young adults. Journal on Research on Adolescence 12(4), 399-422. Myers, D. (2010). Social psychology (10th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Pockets of wisdom from the parenting academy. (2015). MLAC Institute for Psychosocial Services, Inc. Santrock, J. (2000). Psychology. 7th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill. Teh, L.A. & Macapagal, M.E.J. (ed.) (2007). General psychology for Filipino college students. Quezon City: ADMU Press. Villar, I.V.G. (2009). Career counseling in the Philippines. Makati City: Aligned Transformation. Xenos, P., Achmad, S., Lin, H., Ping-Keung, L., Podihista, C., Raymundo, C., & Thapa, S. (2001). Surveying adolescent sexuality: Asian experience. East-West Working Papers. 108-3.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE 11A (PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT) DATE August 2 August 6 August 9 August 13 August 16 August 20 August 23 August 27 August 30 September 3 September 6 September 10 September 13 September 17 September 20 September 24 September 27 October 1 October 4 October 8 October 11 October 15 October 18 October 22 October 25 October 26 October 29 November 1 November 5 November 8 November 12 November 15 November 19 November 22 November 26 November 29 December 3 December 6 December 10 December 22

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TOPIC No Class (UPHSI Opening Exercises) Orientation Introduction to Personal Development Understanding Human Development Research Approaches Self-Development among Adolescents Biological Foundations of Human Development No Class (National Heroes’ Day) Piaget’s Cognitive Dev Theory & Freud’s Psychosexual Dev Theory Erikson’s Psychosocial Stg Theory & Kohlberg’s Moral Dev Stages Understanding Personality (Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, & Trait) Understanding Personality (Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, & Trait) Self-concept and Self-esteem Self-concept and Self-esteem No Class (PAP Manila Convention) SOGIE Gender Role Development The Filipino Self First Quarter Exam (October 3-5) Adolescence Stress and Coping Adolescence Stress and Coping The Brain and the Power of the Mind The Brain and the Power of the Mind Mental Health & Well-being Mental Health & Well-being Submission of Grades presentation MH No Class (All Saints’ Day) The Elements of Emotions & Emotional Intelligence The Elements of Emotions & Emotional Intelligence Building & Maintaining Friendships Building & Maintaining Friendships Family Structures & Legacies Family Structures & Legacies Building & Maintaining Romantic Relationships Building & Maintaining Romantic Relationships Career Development Career Development Second Quarter Exam (December 10-12) Submission of Grades

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2 major exams Quizzes Assignments Class activities Short papers Personal Development Portfolio