Subject: Personal Development
Grade Level: Grade 11
Objective:
1. share his/her unique characteristics, habits, and experiences
2. reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses
3. set personal goals for self-improvement
Learning within the curriculum:
1. Self-Awareness: Understanding one's emotions, strengths, and weaknesses helps
students to recognize their unique characteristics and habits, which is essential for
personal development. This topic connects to the current lesson by providing a
foundation for students to identify their personal traits.
2. Goal Setting: Learning how to set realistic and achievable goals is crucial for self-
improvement. This topic extends the objective by allowing students to apply their
understanding of their characteristics and experiences to formulate actionable plans
for their future.
Learning across the curriculum:
1. Psychology: The study of human behavior and mental processes can help
students understand the psychological aspects of their unique characteristics, habits,
and experiences. This connection deepens their knowledge of themselves and how
they interact with others.
2. Literature: Exploring characters in literature can provide students with insights into
different personalities and traits, allowing them to compare and contrast these with
their own characteristics. This connection encourages critical thinking about personal
identity and self-reflection.
Elicit:
Teaching Strategy: Discussion
Instructional Materials: None needed
Anecdote 1: In Filipino culture, we often celebrate the unique characteristics of
individuals during festivals, where each person's talent contributes to the community.
For instance, during the Pahiyas Festival, each household showcases their creativity
through colorful decorations and local produce, highlighting their personal touch.
Anecdote 2: Many Filipinos have unique habits that reflect their cultural background,
such as the practice of "Bayanihan," where community members come together to
help each other. This cultural trait emphasizes the importance of collaboration and
support in personal development.
Engage:
Teaching Strategy: Interactive Learning
Instructional Materials: Paper and markers
Energizer 1: Unique Traits Chart
Students will create a chart on paper listing their unique characteristics, habits, and
experiences. They will then share this chart with a partner to encourage discussion
and collaboration.
Energizer 2: "Two Truths and a Lie"
Each student will write down two true statements and one false statement about
themselves. In a circle, they will take turns sharing their statements while others
guess which one is the lie, promoting engagement and interaction.
Explore:
Activities
Activity 1: Personal Reflection Journal
Teaching Strategy: Reflective Learning
Materials: Notebooks
Significance: This activity encourages students to reflect on their unique
characteristics and experiences.
Instructions:
1. Write about three unique characteristics you possess.
2. Reflect on how these characteristics have shaped your habits and experiences.
3. Share your reflections in small groups.
Rubrics:
- Clarity of expression: 5 pts.
- Depth of reflection: 5 pts.
- Engagement with peers: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. What unique characteristic do you think influences your daily habits the most?
2. How have your experiences shaped your identity?
3. In what ways can understanding your characteristics help you in setting goals?
Activity 2: Goal-Setting Workshop
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: Goal-setting templates
Significance: This workshop will help students set personal goals based on their
reflections.
Instructions:
1. Review your unique characteristics and experiences.
2. Using the goal-setting template, write down one short-term and one long-term
goal.
3. Pair with a partner to discuss your goals and give each other feedback.
Rubrics:
- Specificity of goals: 5 pts.
- Feasibility of goals: 5 pts.
- Peer feedback: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. Why did you choose these specific goals?
2. How do your unique characteristics influence your goal-setting?
3. What challenges do you foresee in achieving your goals?
Explain:
Activity 1 - Understanding your unique characteristics helps in personal growth by
allowing you to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Activity 2 - Reflecting on personal experiences provides context for your habits and
behaviors, enabling you to make informed decisions about self-improvement.
Activity 3 - Setting personal goals is essential for guiding your development journey
and ensuring you remain focused on your aspirations.
Elaborate:
Teaching Strategy: Project-based Learning
1. Task: Create a vision board that represents your personal goals and unique
characteristics.
2. Task: Prepare a short presentation about your vision board, explaining how it
reflects your identity and aspirations.
Discussion: After presentations, discuss how understanding oneself can lead to
better decision-making and self-management in various life situations.
Evaluate:
Teaching Strategy: Formative Assessment
Questions:
1. What is one unique characteristic that you believe sets you apart from your peers?
2. How does reflecting on your experiences help you in your personal development?
3. What is the importance of setting personal goals?
For Higher Order Thinking Skills:
Questions:
1. How can understanding your unique characteristics influence your interactions
with others?
2. In what ways might your habits affect your long-term goals?
3. How does cultural background shape personal identity?
Answers:
1. Understanding unique characteristics can foster empathy and improve
communication.
2. Habits can either support or hinder progress towards goals, making awareness
essential.
3. Cultural background provides a framework for values and behaviors that shape
identity.
Extend:
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Instructional Materials: None needed
Usecase 1: Students can volunteer in their communities, applying their unique skills
to help others while gaining insights into their personal strengths.
Usecase 2: Students can participate in cultural exchange programs, allowing them
to explore different habits and characteristics, expanding their understanding of
identity.
Assignment:
1. Write a one-page reflection on how your unique characteristics and experiences
have shaped your identity. Include at least one personal goal based on this
reflection, utilizing reflective writing techniques.
