PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEARNING SEGMENT KIT

Quarter 1 - Week 1 - Lesson 1
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grade Level Standard:

The Learners demonstrate an understanding of himself/herself during middle and late adolescence.
Most Essential Learning Competency:
 Explain that knowing oneself can make a person accept his/her strengths and limitations and dealing
with others better.
Learning Outcomes:
 Understand and explain in your own words what personal development is;
 Relate the concept of personal development to your own experiences as an adolescent

Write your understanding about personal development.

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Have you ever asked yourself this question: Who am I? If you have, you are not alone. Adolescence
is the time when young people start to ask questions about themselves, about their future, and even
their religious and political beliefs. During the adolescent stage of development, the young person
grapples with his or her identity. This may seem very philosophical to some, but to know oneself is
the first step in personal development.

Defining the “Self”

The “self” can be define in different ways: In philosophical terms, it is the being, which is the
source of a person’s consciousness. It is the agent responsible for an individual’s thoughts and
actions, the self is an intangible entity that directs a person’s thoughts and action. It is outside the
physical real of a person. In psychological, sociology and spiritual the “self” is identified as the
essence of a person: his thoughts, feelings and actions, experiences, beliefs, value, principles, and
relationships. The “self” includes a person’s life purpose, meaning, and aspirations.
If the self is defined as the cognitive and affective representation of one’s identity, it is then
defined in terms of human characteristics such as behavior and thought.
In Psychology, the term personality is referred as the sets of behavior, feelings, thoughts, and
motives that identifies an individual. Personality is the essence of who we are and is the embodiment
of e’s physical, psychological, cognitive, affective, and spiritual self. Therefore, when we speak of the
“self”, we will describe it in personality terms.

Personality
Personality psychologist have different viewpoints. One definition states, “Personality refers to
the unique and enduring set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, motives, and attitudes that characterize
an individual” (Feist and Rosenberg 2012). The two key components of personality are highlighted in
this definition: the uniqueness of individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior; and being relatively
enduring, or being consistent, over different situations and overtime.
For example, a person who is considered as “friendly” would, at any given situation, be
outgoing and easily liked by others or is someone who is not perceived as threatening or aggressive.
This person’s uniqueness is manifested in his own brand of showing friendliness: a sunny disposition,
a readiness to give advice when needed, and generosity to those in need. The uniqueness is shown
by how a person’s physical and behavioral traits arte combined to depict friendliness. In terms of
being consistent, as an adolescent, this friendly individual develops friendships among peers. Upon
entering adulthood, this same friendly individual is perceived by co-workers and peers to still his old
friendly self as when he was in high school. This consistency through time and the unique manner by
which thoughts, feelings and behavior are expressed define personality. However, there will always
be exceptions to these components. Consistency is more likely to mean most of the time but not all

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the time. A friendly person can get nasty or aggressive when provoke or cornered. Sickness can
oftentimes change the consistency of individual’s personality. An example of this is the Alzheimer’s
disease changes three of the Big Five Dimensions of Personality (anxiety, extraversion and
openness) (Costa and McRae 1992)

Nature, Nurture, and Personality

Personality is influenced by both nature (heredity or genetic make-up) and nurture (environment).
There is no single gene that creates a trait. It is always complex combination of genes, environmental
exposure and experiences, and cultural backgrounds.

Personality
Personality psychologist have different viewpoints. One definition states, “Personality refers to the
unique and enduring set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, motives, and attitudes that characterize an
individual” (Feist and Rosenberg 2012). The two key components of personality are highlighted in this
definition: the uniqueness of individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior; and being relatively
enduring, or being consistent, over different situations and overtime.
Gordon Allport defines personality as “a pattern of habits, attitudes, and traits that determine an
individual’s characteristics, behavior, and traits” (Sanchez, Abad, and Jao 2012). This definition does
not emphasize uniqueness and consistency, but nevertheless still captures aspects of personality.

Trait Theories
One general point of view explains that personality deals with traits, and that trait or disposition is
a major factor in personality. Trait theory is an approach in identifying types of personalities based on
certain traits or attributes, which vary from one person to the other (traittheory.com). This theory was
developed over the past 60 years, started by D. W. Fiske(1967) and later pursued by other
researchers including Norman (1967), Smith (1967), Goldberg (1981), and McRae and Costa (1987).
(http://psychology.about.com/od/personalitydevelopment/a/bigfive.htm) and Paradigm Shift to the Big
Five Trait Taxonomy https;www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~johnlab/pdfs/2008chapter.pdf)
Psychologist Costa and McRae (1992) developed a categorized scheme that described
personality. Based on their research, they discovered the existence of five universal and widely
agreed upon dimensions of personality. They called it the Big Five or Five-Factor Model. These
dimensions or tendencies are: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion,
agreeableness, and neuroticism. For it to be remembered it uses the acronym OCEAN. These
dimensions may be described using its most positive traits.
 Openness to experience – curiosity, interest, imagination, and creativity to new ideas
 Conscientiousness – planning, organizing, hard-working, controlling, persevering, and
punctuality
 Extraversion – sociable, talkative, active, outgoing, and fun loving
 Agreeableness – friendly, warm, trusting, generous, and kind-hearted
 Neuroticism – calm, relaxed, and comfortable

Personality Traits
Personality trait is the disposition to behave consistently in a particular way, while personality is a
broader term that comprises of traits, motives, thoughts, self-concept, and feelings. An example of
personality trait is shyness or social awkwardness.

Measuring Personality
There are different ways to measure personality. One is by observing people’s behavior. This
is quite limited as other people may be able to observe all aspects of personality such as loneliness,
which is internal and is observed by others very subjectively.
Personality can be measured using different kind of tests like the Rorschach Inkblot Test, the
Myers-Brigs Type Indicator, and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter. Many online tests are provided
free, particularly for those who seek to find out their personality to establish their career paths. One
example of this is the Alberta Learning Information Service of the Government of Alberta in Canada
(https://careerinsite.alberta.ca/careerinsite/kno-yourself.aspx).

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers developed the Myers-Briggs personality model
based on four preferences of individuals. These are:

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o E or I (Extraversion or Introversion) is how an individual prefers to channel his or her energy when
dealing with people, whether it is inward (introversion) or outward (extraversion)
o S or I (Sensing or Intuition) is how one prefers to process information, whether through the use of
senses such as being able to describe one sees, or intuitively like dealing with ideas.
o T or F (Thinking or Feeling) is how an individual prefers to make decisions, either thinking or using
logic and analysis, or feeling which uses the cognitive senses based on values or beliefs.
o J or P (Judgment or Perception) is how individual prefers to manage one’s life, whether through
judging, which means a planned and organized life, versus perception, which has a more flexible
approach to living.

Activity 1: In a short bondpaper draw a figure or a symbol that will represent your self. Make it in a
creative way.

Summarizing the Big Ideas in this Lesson

1. The “self” can be define in different ways: In philosophical terms, it is the being, which is the
source of a person’s consciousness. It is the agent responsible for an individual’s thoughts and
actions, the self is an intangible entity that directs a person’s thoughts and action. It is outside
the physical realm of a person. In psychological, psychological and spiritual the “self” is
identified as the essence of a person: his thoughts, feelings and actions, experiences, beliefs,
value, principles, and relationships. The “self” includes a person’s life purpose, meaning, and
aspirations.
2. Personality is the unique and enduring set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, motives, and
attitudes that characterizes a person.
3. Both nature (heredity or genetic makeup) and nature (environment) influence the development
of one’s personality.
4. There are different personality theories and one of them is the Big Five or Five-Factor Model
by Costa and McCrae, which defines the five dimensions of personality: openness to
experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism.
5. Personality traits can be measured using different personality test such as the Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator
6. The two key characteristic of personality are uniqueness of an individual’s thoughts, feelings
and behaviors and being relatively enduring or being consistent through different situation
overtime
7. Personality trait is the disposition to behave consistently in a particular way.

Personal Development by RicardoRubio Santos, Second Edition

Based on your answer in your enrichment activity, answer the following questions: (Write your answer
on the aswer sheet.)

1. How are you going to use the symbol that represents yourself in this time of Covid-19 Pandemic?
2. What are your self-realizations?
3. How does your self-realization affect your family? You may ask them in answering this

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 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LEARNING SEGMENT KIT
Quarter 1 - Week 2 - Lesson 2
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Grade Level Standard:
The Learners demonstrate an understanding of the various aspects of holistic development:
physiological, cognitive, psychological, spiritua and social development

Most Essential Learning Competency:

1. Evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
2. Show the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors in actual life situation
Learning Outcomes:
 Illustrate the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a person’s holistic
development

The key phrase in this module that you have to pay attention to is whole person, emphasizing the
complete aspects of a person or his totality. Holism is about seeing things as a whole and as
something that is bigger than the sum of its part.

The Various Aspects of Holistic Development of Persons

Life seems to have become a bewildering maze at times. Thus, you try to reflect on your common
beliefs. Amidst these developments, it helps recognize how the different physiological, cognitive,
emotional, spiritual, and social developments are in a dynamic relationship. By recognizing such
changes, you can understand and evaluate your thoughts.

ASPECTS DEVELOPMENT
Physiological Refers to physical changes in the body as well
as the senses and changes in skills related to
movement.
Cognitive Refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as
shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and
values
Emotional or Psychological It has something to do with the feelings that you
experience.
Social It is about our innate capacity to relate with
others, to connect, and to feel the sense of
belongingness
Spiritual It is discovering oneself beyond the ego known
as the soul, spirit, or the “inner essence” that is
often disregarded or taken for granted. It is
experiencing a glimpse of the “inner guide” of
one’s beliefs and values in discovering the
meaning of life.

PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
Physical health is defined as the condition of your body, taking into consideration everything
from the absence of disease to fitness level.

Physical health is critical for overall well-being and can be affected by:
• Lifestyle: diet, level of physical activity, and behavior (eating unhealthy foods);
• Human biology: a person’s genetics and physiology may make it easier or harder to achieve good
physical health;
• Environment: our surroundings and exposure to factors such as sunlight or toxic substances; and
• Healthcare service: good healthcare can help prevent illness, as well as to detect and treat illness.

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It is important to take care of your body. Live healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise
regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Manage stress and go for regular medical check-ups. Practice
good hygiene.

Ask yourself regarding your Physiological Development.

1. How healthy is your physical body?
2. Does it get enough rest and sleep?
3. Is it given nutritional food and sufficient water to help the physiological system do its functions more
optimally?
4. What aches and pains does your body suffer?
5. When was your last medical check-up?
6. What are the common illnesses in your family?
7. If you look into generations before, what sickness plagued your ancestors?
8. In the pandemic crisis, do you consider yourself safe from such viruses and diseases?

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Cognitive development means how people think, explore, and figure things out. It is the
development of knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and dispositions, which helps a person to think
about and understand the world around them. Brain development is part of cognitive development.
This aspect of the self is enhanced when one attends school to study and learn or engages in
other mental endeavors. Mental abilities are developed by engaging in intellectual pursuits such as
studies, work, and figuring out how best to deal with challenges—thinking, planning, organizing,
evaluating, and maximizing cognitive abilities. The more we study, the more we learn; while the more
we learn, the more we can study better.

Ask yourself regarding your Cognitive Development

1. Have you experienced mistakes in the choices you made? How do you deal with these situations?
2. What is your attitude towards your study habits?
3. Are you doing well in your studies?

EMOTIONAL or PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Emotional health is an important part of overall health. Emotionally healthy people are in
control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can cope with life’s challenges. Emotions are
responses that generate biochemical reactions in our bodies, changing the physical state.
There are many ways to improve or maintain good emotional health.
• Be aware of your emotions and reactions. Notice what in your life makes you sad, frustrated, or
angry. Try to address or change those things.
• Think before you act. Emotions can be powerful. Give yourself time to think, and be calm before you
say or do something you might regret.
• Manage stress. Try to change situations, causing you stress. Learn relaxation methods to cope with
stress.
• Strive for balance. Find a healthy balance between work and play and between activity and rest.
Make time for things you enjoy. Focus on positive things in your life.
• Take care of your physical health. Your physical health can affect your emotional health. Exercise
regularly, eat healthy meals and get enough sleep. Do not abuse drugs or alcohol.
• Connect with others. We are social creatures. We need positive connections with other people.

Ask yourself regarding your Psychological Development:

Your own experiences when you are___________________________
-happy -sad -afraid -surprised -angry -disgusted

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Social Development refers to how people develop social and emotional skills across the
lifespan, with particular attention to childhood and adolescence. Healthy social development allows us
to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other people in our lives.
As a person develop and perceive its individuality within a community, he/she also gains skills
to communicate with other people and process his/her actions. Social development most often refers
to how a person develops friendships and other relationships and how a person handles conflict with
peers.

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Why is social development important?
Social development can impact many other forms of development a person experiences. Healthy
social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other
people.
Healthy social development can help you:
• Develop Communication Skills. An ability to interact with others allows for more opportunities to
practice communications skills
• Build self-esteem. When a person is unable to make friends, it can be frustrating or even painful. A
good circle of friends reinforces a person’s comfort level with her individuality.
• Strengthen learning skills. Studies show that children who have a hard time getting along with
classmates as early as a preschool are more likely to experience later academic difficulties.
• Resolve conflicts. Stronger self-esteem and better language skills can ultimately lead to a better
ability to resolve differences with peers.
• Establish a positive attitude. A positive attitude ultimately leads to better relationships with others
and higher levels of self-confidence.

Ask yourself regarding your Social Development

1.How is your relationship with your parents?
2. Do you consider yourself as friendly? Why?
3. How do you interact with other people? Are you outgoing?
4. Do you feel belongingness in your family, school, peers?

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Spiritual development is defined as discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul,
spirit, or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted (Llaneza-Ramos, 2017). It
is when one experiences a glimpse of the “inner guide” of one’s beliefs and values as one discovers
the meaning of life. It also allows people to connect with a Higher Power that is called by many
names like "God, Buddha, Allah.” “We are Christians, we are committed to the poor, we value people,
we are partners, and are responsive.” As we grow spiritually, our attitude toward life also changes for
the better in many ways. Most of our problems stem from our perceptions and expectations of
ourselves and of the world. One will realize that this solves half the problems of our life. Spiritual
growth and development help us to imbibe humility. Spirituality and inner peace is a way of life. It
helps us to develop great strength and courage. Spiritual growth and development help to make
human beings better citizens.

Ask yourself regarding your Spiritual Development

1. How can you tell that you believe in “God”?
2. What are the things you do that manifest your spiritual development?

THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIORS

Thoughts Feelings Behaviors
According to dictionary.com - Both emotional experiences In psychology, behavior
the product of mental activity; and physical sensations — consists of an organism's
that which the capacity or such as hunger or pain — bring external reactions to its
faculty of thinking, reasoning, about feelings, according to environment. Other aspects of
imagining; a consideration or Psychology Today. Feelings psychology, such as emotions,
reflection; meditation, are a conscious experience, thoughts, and other internal
contemplation, or recollection: although not every conscious mental processes, don't usually
one thinks experience, such as seeing or fall under the category of
believing. behavior. Behavior may be
modified according to positive
or negative reinforcements
from the organisms of
environment or according to
self-directed intentions

Activity 1. As you continue to track your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, you can begin to get
more information about what thoughts and behaviors are associated with each of your feelings. Write
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down how you track your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Make a 5-day record tracking on yourself
using the table below.
Action Step: Stop three times during your day today and write down your thought, feeling, and
behavior. Try to do this once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening.

Example:
Time: Saturday night
Thought: I’m alone. I’m out of step with my friends.
Feeling: Sadness
Behavior: Isolating. Not calling friends. Not picking up the phone.

Day: Thoughts Feelings Behaviors

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thoughts Feelings Behaviors

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thoughts Feelings Behaviors

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thoughts Feelings Behaviors

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thoughts Feelings Behaviors

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Activity 2. Read and analyze the question. Write your answer on the answer sheet.
1. Did you learn anything about yourself? State what have you learned.
2. What thoughts and behaviors are associated with each of your feelings?

Becoming a whole person involves utilizing our heart, our soul, our mind, and our
strength. These elements are meant to operate in an integrated and holistic manner by making them
work together.
Human life is complicated, consisting of many different facets—our work life, home life, social life,
spiritual life, to name a few. Balancing is the key. What we often fail to realize is that each of these
sectors of our lives impacts one another. That is where Whole Person Development comes in. Whole
Person Development is a practice based on the theory that different parts of our lives are intricately
connected. It views success and fulfillment as a product of overall life balance. Behavior consists of
an organism's external reactions to its environment. Behavior consists of an organism's external
reactions to its environment. Holism is about seeing things as a whole and as something that is
bigger than the sum of its part.

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Instruction: Create a diagram “About Myself” write some descriptions of the different aspects of
yourself as follows: (Use long bond paper)

1. Physical Self. Describe yourself. Try not to censor any thoughts which come to your mind.
Include descriptions of your height, weight, facial appearance, and quality of skin, hair and
descriptions of body areas such as your neck, chest, waist, legs.
2. Intellectual Self. Include here an assessment of how well you reason and solve problems, your
capacity to learn and create, your general amount of knowledge, your specific areas of
knowledge, wisdom you have acquired, and insights you have.
3. Emotional Self. Write as many words or phrase about typical feelings you have, feelings you
seldom have, feelings you try to avoid, feelings you especially enjoy, feelings from your past
and present, and feelings which are associated with each other.
4. Interactional Self. Include descriptions of your strengths and weaknesses in intimate
relationships and relationships to friends, family, co-students and strangers in social settings.
Describe the strengths and weaknesses which your friends and family have noticed. Describe
what kind of son or daughter, brother or sister you are.
5. Spiritual Self or Life Force. Write words or phrases which tell about how you feel in this area.
This could include your feelings about yourself and organized religion, reactions about your
spiritual connections to others, feelings about your spiritual development and history, and
thought about your metaphysical self. Think about your inner peace and joy. Think about your
spiritual regimen or routine.

Prepared By: Checked By:

Joy Rose N. Cuaresma Mr. Aldwin Sam P. Duarte

Subject Teacher Discipline Coordinator

Prepared By:

Marlon M. Sumait, LPT, MaEd

School Principal

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Answer Sheet

Name: _________________________
Strand and Block: ________________

Week 1.

Enrichment:

In a short bondpaper draw a figure or a symbol that will represent your self. Make it in a creative way.
(15 points)

Creativity = 10
Neatness = 5

Evaluation:

Based on your answer in your enrichment activity, answer the following questions: (5 points each)

1. How are you going to use the symbol that represents yourself in this time of Covid-19 Pandemic?
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2. What are your self-realizations?

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3. How does your self-realization affect your family? You may ask them in answering this
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 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Answer Sheet

Name: _________________________
Strand and Block: ________________

Week 2

Enrichment:

Activity 2. (5 points each)

1. Did you learn anything about yourself? State what have you learned.
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2. What thoughts and behaviors are associated with each of your feelings?
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Evaluation:

Instruction: Create a diagram “About Myself” write descriptions of the different aspects of yourself.
Use long bond paper (20 points)

Category 10 7 4 2
Creativity Several of the graphics or objects used One or two of the One or two graphics or The student did not
in the diagram reflect an exceptional graphics or objects objects were made or customize any of the items
degree of student creativity in their used in the diagram customized by on the diagram.
creation and/or display. reflect creativity in the student, but the ideas
their creation and/or display were typical rather than
creative.

Attention to The artwork gives a excellent The artwork gives a The artwork gives a fairly The explanations are weak,
Theme explanation of how the information from reasonable explanation of how reasonable explanation of illustrating difficulty in
the diagram related to the theme. the information from the how the information from understanding how the
diagram related to the theme. the diagram related to the information from the diagram
theme. related to the theme.

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