College: Teacher Education

Campus: Bambang

I. Chapter Title: The Physical Self

II. Lesson Title:

1. Aspects of Physical Self
2. Self-Identity, Self-Image, Self- Esteem and Self Concept
3. Factors Affecting Growth and Development

II. Learning Content

A. ASPESCTS OF PHYSICAL SELF

Within a day, how many times do you stand before a mirror and ask yourself, Am
I beautiful? Am I satisfied with how I look? Then you stare again and meticulously
examine the image before you - front, side and back. Did you like what you saw?
The image you are gazing at the mirror is your physical self- the body, the
concrete and tangible part of your 'self' that can be directly seen and examined. As
you intently examine the details of yourself, you notice the color of your hair, the skin
tone, your body figure, your height and many other features. All these make up your
personal appearance or personal characteristics; only you have these particular
features; no one else but you, and you are identified as "YOU" because of them They
are unique to you ONLY and no other. They make you different from all others.
According to Sanjay Singh, the physical self refers to the body, a marvelous
container. The Physical Self is the concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of a
person that can be directly observed and examined.
Our physical self is the first aspect that is noticed in a person. As such, many
would like to enhance their physical appearance, their God-given looks. And that is
commendable. They are entitled to that. However, beyond the looks, we also need to
respect and pay particular attention to our whole body and being; it is God's gift to us,
with all its natural features.
We give value to our physical self because it is the seat of all other selves:
• material/economic
• self-spiritual self
• political self
• sexual self
• digital self
As such, we keep it physically healthy, clean and neat and beautiful inside out.
William James considered the body as the initial source of sensation and
necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality. Also, James believes that the
body is an expressive tool of indwelling consciousness and good physical health. It
is an element of spiritual hygiene of supreme significance.
In the story of creation, God Himself marveled at the goodness and beauty of His
creation. For all that God has given us, we manifest our gratitude and respect to God's
work by preserving and sustaining continually all these gifts through proper care of
ourselves and our environment, including the right attitude.
As we mature, our idea of what is good and beautiful changes as we interact
with our surrounding, with what we see in others and what we observe in Western
culture. We tend to compare ourselves with others, most particularly, in style and
fashion. Now, we are more inclined to imitate others; we have the tendency to prefer
imported products over the locally-made ones.
Our standard for what is good and beautiful has also changed, partly because of
the influence of Western culture. To many, a beautiful woman has a long nose, lighter,
fairer skin, blonde or colored hair and slim body figure and other features commonly
seen among Western women. So, our preference for the 'mestiza' type. Our standard of
beauty and goodness is further elevated by the flooding of beauty products and the
rising of beauty salons, gyms for physical fitness and sometimes and to a certain extent,
of technology.
Society shapes us in many ways, possibly more than we realize from our
interactions to our personal development through to other's perception of our bodies as a
reflection of self-worth.
B. PRACTICES ARE POPULAR AMONG MANY HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS IN
KEEPING THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY FIT, YOUTHFUL AND NATURALLY
GLOWING.
1. IMPROVE SLEEPING HABIT -Sleeping early makes one healthier, wrinkle-free,
more active, able to maintain a positive disposition and more productive.
2. OBSERVE CORRECT EATING HABIT -Valuable suggestions are eat the right food
and avoid junk foods and soda. This practice is proven to be good in attaining
healthy skin, ideal body weight and sustained youthfulness.
3. DO REGULAR EXERCISE-Regular toning of the muscles provides the stamina,
energy and strength and keeps one physically fit and well-shaped. It helps in
achieving a healthy core and correct waistline.
4. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE -Sustaining a healthy lifestyle requires
discipline in terms of food intake and other habits. Eating good food contributes to
having a stronger immune system, like, preference for fresh vegetables and fruits,
rather than canned foods and processed meat products.
5. PRACTICE RIGHT HYGIENE-Taking a bath daily keeps the skin clean and healthy.
It adds glow to the skin. Applying body lotion, preferably one that has a higher SPF,
or derma- tested, protects yourself from the radiation of the sun; apply a good
quality of body deodorant. Cap this with a dub a favorite scent.
6. FEEL CONFIDENT-Looking good and feeling clean inside out and smelling good
daily, will make you feel naturally beautiful proud of yourself.
C. PUBERTY CHANGES (BOYS AND GIRLS)
During puberty, boys experience physical changes such as deeper voices, facial
hair growth (mustache), and a rapid growth spurt. They reach body maturity when they
experience ejaculation. Girls, on the other hand, attain maturity when they have their
first menstruation, marking the beginning of their ability to reproduce.
Adolescence Stages is divided into three stages
1. Early Adolescence (11-14 years): Adolescents confide more in peers than
family.
2. Middle Adolescence (15-17 years): They focus on achieving life goals with
increased consistency.
3. Late Adolescence (18-24 years): They become more concerned with others and
less self-focused.
Self-Perception and Development
In late adolescence, individuals become more aware of their physical
appearance. This period can be challenging, as some may struggle with these changes.
Their self-perception is influenced by factors like culture, environment, and opinions from
others.
Importance of Guidance
Adolescents need guidance to help them focus on building a positive self-identity,
self-image, self-concept, and self-esteem, rather than being overly concerned with
physical changes. Positive support from family and peers is crucial in navigating this
transitional stage.
D. How can we build a strong, positive image?
 Positive body image involves understanding that healthy attractive bodies come
in many shapes and sizes, and that physical appearance says very little about our
character or value as a person. How we get to this point of acceptance often depends
on our individual development and self-acceptance.
To get too that all important point of balance, there are a few steps we can take:
1. Talk back to the media.
2. De-emphasize numbers.
3. Realize that we cannot change our body type.
4. Stop comparing our self to other.
5. We need to move and enjoy our bodies.
6. Broaden our perspective about health and beauty.

E. THERE ARE FOUR IMPORTANT CONCEPTS RELATED TO PHYSICAL SELF

THAT WE NEED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND. These are:

 Self-Identity
 Self-Image
 Self-Concept
 Self-Esteem
1. SELF-IDENTITY-It refers to how you introduce yourself, including your name,
status, profession, family role, and other personal identifiers like your school or
program. It’s how you are known by others.
2. SELF-IMAGE-It describes how you perceive your abilities, appearance, and
personality. It’s the mental picture you have of yourself when you look in the mirror
or think about your skills.
3. SELF-CONCEPT-It’s the way we perceive and understand ourselves. In simpler
terms, it’s the image we have of ourselves, shaped by our thoughts, experiences,
and how others see us.
4. SELF-ESTEEM-The level of appreciation, value, and likability you feel for
yourself. It’s influenced by your self-concept and how others perceive you. Positive
self-image typically leads to higher self-esteem and greater confidence.
F. FACTORS AFFECTING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Heredity- is defined as the transmission of traits from parents to offspring. The
traits are made up of specific information embedded within one's gene, the basic
unit of heredity.
2. Intelligence- Intelligence, specifically in emotion, mean honestly evaluating and
paying attention to how you feel. When you feel a certain emotion, you do your
best to understand an explain it. You are aware of how your actions and emotion
impact not only yourself, but, other people, as well.
3. Environment- A well-nurtured child, raised in a supportive environment with factors
like a good school and loving family, tends to develop strong social,
interpersonal, academic, and extracurricular skills. While children raised in
stressful environments, such as poverty or broken families, may face challenges in
their development.
4. Geographical influence- Living in an active community with parks, libraries, and
sports centers encourages social interaction and involvement. While children
without access to these opportunities may spend more time indoors, isolated, and
engaging in less social activities like video games.
5. Parent's socio-economic status- It can determine many things about the child's
early development like how he views the world, what, how much and how often he
eats in a day, the type of early childhood education he went to, his overall health, or
how others view him.
6. Accidents and incidents- Accidents or repeated trauma can affect a child's
physical development, leading to hypersensitivity to touch and sensorimotor
 problems. Exposure to physical or sexual abuse may cause various physical health
issues, such as headaches and stomach aches. These traumatic experiences can
significantly impact overall growth and development.

III. LEARNING ACTIVITY

Activity 1: Interactive Activity: Whisper & Write Challenge

OBJECTIVE: To encourage teamwork and to determine if the students have developed

a deeper understanding of their physical self. Each group will answer Identification type
of questions by passing the answers through whispers. The final answer will be written
on the board by a designated group member.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

 Whiteboard markers
 Pre-prepared questions

INSTRUCTIONS.

Group Setup: Divide the class into their respective groups of (5 students). Each group
will sit in their chair by row.

PROCESS:

 The presenter will read out a multiple-choice question to one of their members.
 The first student will then whisper their answer to the next student in line (this can
be done quietly enough that only the next student hears it).
 This process continues until the last student in the group receives the answer.
 The last student in the group (the one at the end) will then go to the board and
write down the answer they received from the whisper chain.

SWITCHING ROLES:

 After the answer is written on the board, the group members will rotate their seats.

NEXT ROUND:

 Once the groups have rotated, the presenter will read a new multiple-choice
question.
 The process repeats: the first student will whisper to the second, and so on, until
the last student writes the answer on the board.

ACTIVITY 2: Written Activity: Modified TRUE or FALSE

 OBJECTIVE: To determine if the students understand the lesson about the

aspects, difference between Self- Identity, Self-Image, Self-Concept, Self-Esteem
and factors that affects growth and development.
 Instructions: Read each statement carefully. If the statement is TRUE, simply
write "True" in the space provided. If the statement is FALSE, write the word/s to
make it correct in the space provided AND underline the word/s that make the
statement false. Only underline the specific word(s) causing the falsity. DO NOT
REWRITE THE SENTENCE.

1. Self-Concept refers the way we perceive and understand ourselves. SELF-

IMAGE
2. Self-Image refers to how you introduce yourself. SELF-IDENTITY
 3. In late adolescence, individuals become more aware of their physical
appearance. TRUE
4. Our standard for what is good and beautiful has also changed, partly because of
the influence of Eastern culture. WESTERN
5. Sanjay Singh believes that the body is an expressive tool of indwelling
consciousness and good physical health. WILLIAM JAMES
6. According to William James, the physical self refers to the body, a marvelous
container. SANJAY SINGH
7. Late Adolescence focuses on achieving life goals with increased consistency.
MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE
8. Our opinion shapes us in many ways, possibly more than we realize from our
interactions to our personal development through to other's perception of our
bodies as a reflection of self-worth. SOCIETY

IV. References
BOOKS/PRINTED RESOURCES: Library References
Macayan,Jonathan V. et. al. (2018) Understanding the Self. C&E Publishing, Inc.
Quezon City, Manila.
Corpuz, Brenda B. et al. (2020). Understanding the Self. Lorimar Publishing Inc.
Quezon City, Manila.
Ariola, Mariano M. (2018). Understanding the Self OBE. Unlimited Books Library
Services & Publishing, Inc. Cabildo St., Intramuros Manila