Course Outline : CAED500C – COMPONENT A: SELF-AWARENESS

Course Coordinator: Zerdszen P. Rañises

Email: zranises@umindanao.edu.ph
Student Consultation: By appointment
Mobile: 0946-580-5344
Phone:
Effectivity Date: June 2020
Mode of Delivery: Blended (On-Line with face to face or virtual
sessions)
Time Frame: 54 Hours
Student Workload: Expected Self-Directed Learning
Requisites: None
Credit: 3
Attendance Requirements: A minimum of 95% attendance is required at all
scheduled Virtual or face to face sessions.

Course Outline Policy

Areas of Concern Details

Contact and Non-contact Hours This 3-unit course self-instructional manual is designed
for blended learning mode of instructional delivery with
scheduled face to face or virtual sessions. The expected
number of hours for Component A will be 24 including
the face to face or virtual sessions. The face to face
sessions shall include. Test administration and
interpretation of test protocols that are viewed important
for your self-awareness and development.

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Assessment Task Submission Submission of your activities and task shall be on the
2nd, 3rd, and 4th week of the class schedule. You will be
submitting it with a cover page containing your name,
name of your course coordinator, title of the activity, and
the date of submission. The document should be
emailed to the course coordinator. It is also expected
that you already paid your tuition and other fees before
the submission of the assessment task.

If the assessment task is done in real time through the

features in the Blackboard Learning Management
System, the schedule shall be arranged ahead of time
by the course coordinator.

Penalties for Late The score for an assessment item submitted after the
Assignments/Assessments designated time on the due date, without an approved
extension of time, will be reduced by 5% of the possible
maximum score for that assessment item for each day
or part day that the assessment item is late.

However, if the late submission of assessment paper

has a valid reason, a letter of explanation should be
submitted and approved by the course coordinator. If
necessary, you will also be required to present/attach
evidences.

Return of Assignments/ Assessment tasks will be returned to you two (2) weeks
Assessments after the submission. This will be returned by email or
via Blackboard portal.

For group assessment tasks, the course coordinator will

require some or few of the students for online or virtual
sessions to ask clarifications to validate the originality of
the assessment task submitted and to ensure that all the
group members are involved.

Assignment Resubmission You should request in writing addressed to the course

coordinator his/her intention to resubmit an assessment
task. The resubmission is premised on the student’s
failure to comply with the similarity index and other
reasonable grounds such as academic literacy
standards or other reasonable circumstances e.g.
Illness, accidents financial constraints.

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Re-marking of Assessment Papers You should request in writing addressed to the program
and Appeal coordinator your intention to appeal or contest the score
given to an assessment task. The letter should explicitly
explain the reasons/points to contest the grade. The
program coordinator shall communicate with the
students on the approval and disapproval of the request.

If disapproved by the course coordinator, you can

elevate your case to the program head or the dean with
the original letter of request. The final decision will come
from the dean of the college.

Grading System There will be three components that you need to

accomplish to pass this subject. The grading system
shall be divided as follows:

Component A – 30%
Component B – 40%
Component C – 30%

Component A will be handled by Guidance Services and

Testing Center (GSTC). You will be graded in this
component through the activities that you submitted
using Blackboard or email.

Submission of the final grades shall follow the usual

University system and procedures.

Preferred Referencing Style Depends on the discipline; if uncertain or inadequate,

use the general practice of the APA 6th Edition.

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Student Communication You are required to create a umindanao email account
which is a requirement to access the BlackBoard portal.
Then, the course coordinator shall enroll the students to
have access to the materials and resources of the
course. All communication formats: chat, submission of
assessment tasks, requests etc. shall be through the
portal and other university recognized platforms.

You can also meet the course coordinator in person

through the scheduled face to face sessions to raise
your issues and concerns.

For students who have not created their student email,

please contact the course coordinator or program head.

Contact Details of GSTC Director Dr. Ronadora Evardo-Deala

Email: ronadora_deala@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: 082-2213577 local 130
Students with Special Needs Students with special needs shall communicate with the
course coordinator about the nature of his or her special
needs. Depending on the nature of the need, the course
coordinator with the approval of the program coordinator
may provide alternative assessment tasks or extension
of the deadline of submission of assessment tasks.
However, the alternative assessment tasks should still
be in the service of achieving the desired course
learning outcomes.

Course Information – see/download course syllabus in the Black Board LMS

CC’s Voice: Hello prospective teacher! Welcome to this course CAED500 C-

Component A (Self-awareness). By now, I am confident that you really
wanted to become a teacher and that you have visualized yourself
already being in front of the classroom teaching.

As part of your readiness to the bigger world of learning, the university

would like to ensure that you have adequate personal resources. This so
called personal resources are deemed indispensable for you to become

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 effective individuals inside and outside the university. This resources
includes sufficient self-awareness which comprises your strength and
weaknesses, interest and work values, ability to provide insight out of
personal experience, and capacity to balance work and life. Thus, in
this course you are expected to introspect and become mindful of your
innate potentials and abilities. You will also be required to face and accept
your deepest self as it becomes an vital aspect of success.

Let us begin!

Big Picture

Week 3: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are better able
to understand Self-confidence. Specifically you are expected to:

a. Increase self-esteem by recognizing the positive traits that exist

with one’s self;

Big Picture in Focus: ULOa. Increase self-esteem by recognizing

the positive traits that exist with one’s
self.

Metalanguage

In this section, the most essential terms relevant to self-confidence and to demonstrate
ULOa will be operationally defined to establish a common frame of reference as to
how the self-confidence affects individual’s appraisal of his/her skills, identity, and
potential.

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 Essential Knowledge

Self-confidence is a skill that is needed by everyone. The 21st century demands

for soft skills at the workplace. Although people are appointed on the basis of their hard

skills, but soft skills are equally analysed. One very important soft skill that is necessary

yet ignored is self-confidence. Employees are often discouraged and de-motivated

easily in case of any crisis or even the smallest issue. And, once the morale of

employees is down, it takes lots of efforts and time to bring it back. Although we have

already stated above why self-confidence is important, let us understand in detail the

benefits that it brings with itself. One of which are it help reduces fear of taking up

responsibilities, helps in understanding that failures are a part of learning. Self-

confidence brings with it self-control.

Self-confident people are able to express themselves freely and create a lasting

impression on the minds of employers during job applications and interviews. With a

high level of self-confidence, a person is able to take independent but great decisions in

an organization or field of work no matter what the circumstance may be, there a few

tips that can help you maintain a good level of self-confidence.

Ambitious, athletic, artistic and altruistic. There are plenty more words that begin

with “A” that create a positive description of people we know or even of ourselves.

Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities. Self-confidence plays

a crucial role to boost self-esteem. To achieve our personal goals and make ourselves

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happy we need to develop and maintain our confidence and self-esteem. It means you

accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your

strengths and weakness well, and have a positive view of yourself. You set realistic

expectations and goals, communicate assertively, and can handle criticism.

On the other hand, low self-confidence might make you feel full of self-doubt, be

passive or submissive, or have difficulty trusting others. You may feel inferior, unloved,

or be sensitive to criticism. Feeling confident in yourself might depend on the situation.

For instance, you can feel very confident in some areas, such as academics, but lack

confidence in others, like relationships.

Having high or low self-confidence is rarely related to your actual abilities, and

mostly based on your perceptions. Perceptions are the way your think about yourself

and these thoughts can be flawed.

Low self-confidence might stem from different experiences, such as growing up

in an unsupportive and critical environment, being separated from your friends or family

for the first time, judging yourself too harshly, or being afraid of failure. People with low

self-confidence often have errors in their thinking.

How to Increase Your Self-Confidence?

 Recognize and emphasize your strengths. Reward and praise yourself for your

efforts and progress.

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  When you stumble on an obstacle, treat yourself with kindness and compassion.

Don't dwell on failure.

 Set realistic and achievable goals. Do not expect perfection; it is impossible to be

perfect in every aspect of life.

 Slow down when you are feeling intense emotions and think logically about the

situation.

 Challenge making assumptions about yourself, people and situations.

 Recognize that past negative life experiences do not dictate your future.

 Express your feelings, beliefs and needs directly and respectfully

 Learn to say no to unreasonable requests

Carrying Yourself as a Confident Individual

You know when a confident person steps into the room. You can feel it. Her body

language emits strength, pride, and surety. Yet at the same time many suffer from

insecurity that takes its toll in little ways on the body. When people see someone who

appears frail and weak in his physical approach, it can transmit a lack of ambition and

power.

So many people focus on what they say as a way of projecting confidence, but

for many their words simply support perceptions of weakness and perhaps the results of

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the "imposter effect." In fact, some people will best show their confidence and strength

by never uttering a word.

Whether or not you choose to stay silent is up to you, but either way these tips

will help you appear highly confident even on your most questionable days.

1. Keep your head up.

People who stare at their feet feel unapproachable because they have essentially

closed themselves off from talking to other people. Keep your head up and look around

you. People respect you if you are looking strong and straight ahead.

2. Sit up.

According to a study from Spain, slouching forward emits a feeling of doubt. Sitting up

straight with your chest out emits confidence to others, keeping you open to

conversation and poised.

3. Or stand up.

If others are standing over you, you look smaller and far weaker in the social context.

So simply stand up and meet people at their respective level. Don't do it half way. Stand

tall, even if you are only five foot five like me.

4. Have a firm grip.

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You don't need to crush someone's hand to share your confident energy. But a soft and

limp handshake will put people off and make them question your resolve.

5. Make eye contact.

There is nothing worse than a person whose eyes constantly evade yours. You find

yourself asking, "Why is that person avoiding me? What is he hiding that he can't look

me straight in the eye?" Direct eye contact isn't easy for some, and it requires a sense

of timing or the eye contact becomes threatening or awkward. When you do it right,

however, it makes people feel connected and has been proved to be one of the most

powerful tools in the art of flirting.

6. Stay close.

People that stay far away from others transmit a sense of caution and fear. Those that

have no problem staying close to other people emit a sense of strength and confidence.

Of course, standing too close can be imposing. Make sure you allow people their

personal space.

7. Dress well.

People will often judge your state of mind by how you look and what you wear. If your

hair is a disaster, your attire doesn't match, and the shoes you are wearing are dirty,

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people will think you don't think enough of yourself. Walk in wearing your best and

smelling your best, so people can feel the confidence brewing

8. Have a great gait.

If you trudge along, people will notice your lack of enthusiasm. Of if you rush about

frantically, they will sense your anxiety. Let your gait express a sense of freedom and

graceful movement.

9. Pay attention.

Looking distracted is distracting to both the distracted and the others in the

conversation. Keep focused on the conversation and participate when appropriate. If it

looks like your thoughts are elsewhere, you will appear as though you have little self-

control.

10. Smile!

Cranky people are perceived as unhappy and dissatisfied. At the end of the day,

there is no stronger indicator of joy and confident energy than a smile. Smiles make

everyone feel better, and they also brighten our own days even when our insides are

in deep question. Share the best parts of you, and never let them see you frown .

Building Self-esteem and Relationship

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 Positive self-esteem is critical to an individual’s mental health and ability to relate

well to others. By strengthening one’s self-esteem, one will increase contentment in

relationships and, as a result, the emotional health of all family members. The paradox

of healthy self-esteem is that we need someone else to validate ourselves as worthy.  It

must always be grounded in a social context—in a relationship” (Bradshaw, 1996).

Once one accepts the importance of self-esteem to relationships and vice-versa, it

makes sense to put conscious effort into building or strengthening both our own self-

esteem and that of our significant other. The following are a few suggestions for

increasing relationship contentment and stability by building positive self-esteem.

1. Avoid criticizing, blaming, and shaming.

2. Accept the other person as they are; don’t try to change them.

3. Offer genuine praise and appreciation for the traits that you value in each

other.

4. Avoid perfectionism in yourself and in others. Accept mistakes as part of

humanity.

Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
understand the lesso

Daum, K. (n.d). How to Broadcast Confidence without saying a word. Retrieved from
https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/broadcast-your-confidence-without-saying-a-word.html

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LaMarco, N. (2019). The Importance of Dress Code for Professionalism. Retrieved
from https://smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-dress-code-professionalism-
15554.html

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Let’s Analyze

Activity 1. In this part, you are once again required to elaborate thoroughly your answer on the
questions below:

1. With your readings above, what aspect of self-confidence struck you most? What are
your thoughts of feelings about it? What insights did you get out of this reading?

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2. Self-confidence is an everyday process of building and rebuilding. Were here days

that you feel you are less confident of who you are and your potentials? What made
you feel that way during those times? How did you handle it?

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3 What things that are within your controls and you can start with at present that can
help you strengthen your self-confidence? How would you do it? When will you start
doing it? What will make it effective for you?

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