Bicol University
College of Education
Integrated Laboratory School
High School Department
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
I. Subject Title: Personal Development
II. Credit Unit(s): 4.5
III. Term and School Year: Second Semester 2018-2019
IV. Placement: Grade 11 (Core Subject)
V. Time Duration: 80 hours
VI. Subject Description: This course makes senior high school students aware of the developmental stage that 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 modules, each of which addresses a concern in personal development. Using
the experiential learning approach, each module invites students to explore specific themes in their development.
Personal reflections, sharing, and lectures help reveal and articulate relevant concepts, theories, and tools in
different areas in psychology.
VII. General Subject Objectives: At the end of the of the course, the learner shall be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of himself/herself during middle and late adolescence;
demonstrate an understanding the developmental changes throughout the lifespan, and expectations of and
from adolescents;
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demonstrate an understanding of the concepts about mental health and well-being in the middle and late
adolescence;
identify his/her own vulnerabilities and make a plan on how to stay mentally healthy;
understand the impact of one’s family and social interactions during adolescence;
know the different types of emotions and how they are expressed;
identify ways to communicate and manage emotions in a healthy manner; and
have an analysis and synthesis of his/her personal development as an important component of setting
career and life goals.
VIII. Subject Outline:
Specific Objectives Content/Topic Strategies/Activities Resources/Materials Evaluation/Assessment Time Frame
Discuss/explain the VMGO Lecture Course Syllabus Recitation 1.5 hour
University VMGO and Overview of the Course Discussion Student Handbook Group Work and
BUCEILS-HS VMGO Presentation
Self-Development 20 hours
Explain that knowing Knowing Oneself Energizers Temperament Inventory Recitation 5 hours
oneself can make a Lecture Books Group Work and
person accept his/her Discussion Personal Development Presentation
strengths and limitations Group Work Modules Journal Writing
and dealing with others Seatwork Slidex Presentation
better The Positive Regard Shirt LCD Projector
Handouts
Shares uniques
characteristics, habits, and
experiences
Maintain a journal
Know the different
character strengths of a
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person based on Values-
in-Action Character
Institute and Positive
Psychology framework.
Discuss the relationship Developing the Whole Person Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
among physiological, Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
cognitive, psychological, Discussion Modules Presentation
spiritual, and social Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
development Seatwork LCD Projector
to understand his/her Handouts
thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors.
Evaluate his/her own
thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors.
Show the connections
between thoughts,
feelings,
and behaviors in actual life
situations.
Know the different defense
mechanisms.
Classify various The Human Development Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
developmental tasks Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
according to Discussion Modules Presentation
developmental stage Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
Seatwork LCD Projector
Evaluate one’s Personal Timeline Handouts
development in
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comparison with persons
of the same age group
List ways to become a
responsible adolescent
prepared for adult life
Discuss that facing the The Challenges of Middle and Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
challenges during Late Adolescence Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
adolescence may be able Discussion Modules Presentation
to clarify and manage the Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
demands of teen years Seatwork LCD Projector
Personal Timeline Handouts
Express his/her feelings
on the expectations of the
significant people around
him/her (parents, siblings,
friends, teachers,
community leaders)
Make affirmations that
help one become more
lovable and capable as an
adolescent.
Aspects of Personal 20 hours
Development
Discuss that Coping with Stress in Middle Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
understanding stress and and Late Adolescence Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
its sources during Discussion Modules Presentation
adolescence may help in Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
identifying ways to cope Seatwork LCD Projector
and have a healthful life Handouts
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Identify sources of one’s
stress and illustrate the
effect of stress on one’s
system
Demonstrate personal
ways of coping with stress
for healthful living.
Know the brain changes The Adolescent Brain Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
taking place in the brain of Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
an adolescent and its Discussion Modules Presentation
implications in the Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
development of a person. Seatwork LCD Projector
Handouts
Interpret the concepts of Mental Health and Well- Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
mental health and being in Middle and Late Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
psychological well-being in Adolescence Discussion Modules Presentation
everyday observations Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
about mental health Seatwork LCD Projector
problems during Handouts
adolescence
Identify his/her own
vulnerabilities.
Make a mind map on ways
of achieving psychological
well-being
Create a plan to stay
mentally health during
adolescence
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Discuss that Emotional Intelligence Energizers Books Recitation 5 hours
understanding the intensity Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
and differentiation of Discussion Modules Presentation
emotions may help in Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
communicating emotional Seatwork LCD Projector
expressions. Handouts
Emotional Quotient
Explore one’s positive and Surveys
negative emotions and
how one expresses or
hides them
MIDTERM (THIRD QUARTER) EXAMINATION 1 hour
Building and Maintaining 20 hours
Relationships
Discuss an understanding Personal Relationships Energizers Books Recitation 7 hours
of teen-age relationships, Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
including the acceptable Discussion Modules Presentation
and unacceptable Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
expressions of attractions Seatwork LCD Projector
Handouts
Express his/her ways of
showing attraction, love,
and commitment
Identify ways to become
responsible in a
relationship
Distinguish the various Social Relationships in Energizers Books Recitation 7 hours
roles of different Middle and Late Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
individuals in society and Adolescence Discussion Modules Presentation
how they can influence Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
through their leadership or Seatwork LCD Projector
followership Handouts
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Compare one’s perception
of himself/herself and how
others see him/her
Appraise one’s family Family Structures and Energizers Books Recitation 6 hours
structure and the type of Legacies Lecture Personal Development Group Work and
care he/she gives and Discussion Modules Presentation
receives, which may help Group Work Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
in understanding Seatwork LCD Projector
himself/herself better Genogram Handouts
Make a genogram and
trace certain physical,
personality, or behavioral
attributes through
generations
Prepare a plan on how to
make family members
firmer and gentler with
each other
Career Development 20 hours
Explain that through Persons and Careers Energizers Books Recitation 6 hours
understanding of the Career and Inspirational Personal Development Group Work and
concepts of career and life Talk Modules Presentation
goals can help in planning Lecture Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
his/her career Discussion LCD Projector
Group Work Handouts
Identify the personal Seatwork
factors influencing career
choices
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Take a self-assessment
tool to know his/her
personality traits and other
personal factors in relation
to his/her life goals
Discuss the external Career Pathways Energizers Books Recitation 7 hours
factors influencing career Career and Inspirational Personal Development Group Work and
choices that may help in Talk Modules Presentation
career decision-making Lecture Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
Discussion LCD Projector
Identify pros and cons of Group Work Handouts
various career options with Seatwork
the guidance of parent,
teacher, or counselor
Prepare a career plan
based on his/her personal
goal and external factors
influencing career choices
Explain the factors in Insights into One’s Personal Energizers Books Recitation 7 hours
personal development that Development Career and Inspirational Personal Development Group Work and
may guide him/her in Talk Modules Presentation
making important career Lecture Slidex Presentation Journal Writing
decisions as adolescents Discussion LCD Projector
Group Work Handouts
Share insights that make Seatwork
him/her realize the
importance of personal
development in making a
career decision as
adolescent
Construct a creative
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visualization of his/her
personal development
through the various stages
he/she went through,
stressors, influences, and
decision-making points,
and personal profile
analysis
FINAL (FOURTH QUARTER) EXAMINATION 1 hour
TOTAL 80 hours
*All general and specific objectives came from the Department of Education Curriculum Guide for Personal Development.
IX. Grading Criteria
Written Work 25% Grade Range Descriptor
Performance Tasks 45% 90-100 Outstanding
Quarterly Examination 30% 85-89 Very Satisfactory
TOTAL 100% 80-84 Satisfactory
75-79 Fairly Satisfactory
Below 75 Did Not Meet Expectations
The initial grades will be transmuted as prescribed by the Department of Education Order No. 8 series of 2015 entitled Policy Guidelines on Classroom
Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program (Appendix B Transmutation Table, p. 29)
X. Bibliography (APA)
Carandang, M.L.A., et al (2016). Personal development. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Ciccarelli, S.K & White, J. N. (2012). Psychology, 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall.
Feist, J. & Feist, G. (2010). Theories of Personality. McGraw Hill.
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Polan, E.U. & Taylor, D.R. (2007). Journey across the life span, 3rd ed.: Human development and health promotion: Philadelphia, USA: F.A. Davis
Company.
Department of Education (2016). Personal Development Teacher’s Guide. Quezon City, Philippines: Sunshine Interlinks Philippines Publishing
House, Inc.
Values-In-Action Institute on Character. http://www.viacharacter.org/www
Prepared and Submitted by: Checked and Verified by: Recommending Approval:
ARMAN M. BUENO RUTESA A. ADORNADO MERRIAM P. MALDO
Senior High School Faculty Senior High School Coordinator Principal
Approved:
DR. LORNA M. MIÑA
Dean
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