Personal

Development
Overview
1 Values & Skills
Values, Beliefs & Qualities
We Are All Unique
My Skills and Qualities
2 Setting & Achieving Goals
Setting and Achieving Goals
Community mapping
Review and Application

3 Learning New Skills

Learning Styles
Learning Strategies
Review and Application
Module Objectives
Identify your values, skills and personal strengths and
weaknesses
Link personal values to your daily lives
Identify goals
Make a plan to reach your goals
Appreciate different learning styles and identify
different learning strategies
 SESSION 1:

VALUES & SKILLS

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND SOCIETY
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP & DEVELOPING
YOUR POTENTIAL
ACTIVITY 1: INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY & LEARNER'S REFLECTION

What does the proverb below mean? How does it relate to the
module's objectives?

Module Objectives
"Mas mabuting Identify your values, skills and
pinag-iisipan ang personal strengths and

kinabukasan weaknesses
Link personal values to your daily
habang ikaw ay lives
Identify goals
nasa kasalukuyan" Make a plan to reach your goals
Appreciate different learning
(One better thinks of thefuture while in the
present)
styles and identify different
learning strategies
ACTIVITY 1: INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY & LEARNER'S REFLECTION

Which face best represents your situation?

I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
experience with this. experience with this. experience with this. experience with this.
Wala akong kasanayan sa Wala akong kasanayan sa Mayroon akong kasanayan Marami akong kasanayan
paggawa nito paggawa nito sa paggawa nito sa paggawa nito

Identifying my own
Setting a goal for Making a plan to Following the steps
strengths, interests &
myself reach a goal of a
challenges
plan
Pagkakaroon ng Paggawa ng plano
Pagtukoy sa sariling
sariling layunin sa upang maabot ang Pagsunod sa
kakayahan, interes at
buhay layunin itinakdang plano
mga pagsubok
ACTIVITY 1: INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY & LEARNER'S REFLECTION

Which face best represents your situation?

I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
experience with this. experience with this. experience with this. experience with this.
Wala akong kasanayan sa Wala akong kasanayan sa Mayroon akong kasanayan Marami akong kasanayan
paggawa nito paggawa nito sa paggawa nito sa paggawa nito

Paying attention to Understanding different Identifying and using

ways of learning new skills strategies to help me
progress on following
and ideas learn better
the plan and achieving
the goal Pagunawa sa iba’t ibang Pagtukoy
Pagbibigaypansin sa paraan upang matutunan at paggamit ng mga
progreso ng plano para ang mga pamamaraan para
makamit ang layunin bagong kakayahan at ideya. mapalawak ang kaalaman
 describ ACTIVITY 2: VALUES, BELIEFS & QUALITIES
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ACTIVITY 2: VALUES, BELIEFS & QUALITIES

Choose the top 5 values for...

ME FAMILY/FRIENDS EMPLOYER
1 1 1

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

5 5 5

See Values list next page

Acceptance. Accomplishment. Ambitiousness.
Attentiveness. Tolerance
Caring. Cautiousness. Commitment.
Communication
Compassion. Creativity. Determination.
Devotion
Dignity. Empathy Enthusiasmn. Ethics
Fairness. Focus. Friendliness. Goals. Honesty
Inspiration. Intelligence. Involvement. Loyalty
Optimism. Persistence. Respect. Responsibility
ACTIVITY 2: VALUES, BELIEFS & QUALITIES

Think about it!

How do the values that you

Given what you think Think about the things you
have compare to those you
employers value, how do you do on a regular basis. What
think are important to
think you should behave at values are reflected in your
family/friends and
work? daily activities?
employers?
ACTIVITY 3: WE ARE ALL UNIQUE
I believe respect is the most important
value.
I think people should be on time to
work.
Spending time with your family and
friends will keep you healthy.
I am a hard worker.
I am well organized.
I like to read.
I want to start my own business.
I want to work in construction.
I want to work in an office.
I like to be a leader.
I prefer socializing with friends in my
free time.
I like action movies.
Gather a few people nearby and read the following statements. Each
I like to play sports.
person should decide if you strongly agree, somewhat agree,
I always respect my elders.
somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with the statement.
I am a good problem solver.
Everybody should be heard.
ACTIVITY 3: WE ARE ALL UNIQUE

Share your:
1. Interests
2. Likes
3. Ambitions
4. Perfect leader
5. Principles in life
6. Beliefs
7. Hobbies
8. Talents
9. Person you look-up to as a role model
ACTIVITY 4: MY SKILLS AND QUALITIES

SKILLS & QUALITIES RATING

FOR A JOB Very good, Good, Not so good, needs improvement

See Skills list next page

 Dependable. Patient. Honest. Responsible
Punctual. Courteous. able to work in teams
able to lead others. able to work without
supervision
Creative. self-­­confident. Organized. learn quickly
Hardworking. use money wisely. give advice to people
communicate clearly. make decisions
Write. Supervise. solve problems
ACTIVITY 4: MY SKILLS AND QUALITIES

MY AREAS FOR
MY STRENGTHS
IMPROVEMENT

describe describe
them them
here here

Based on answers in previous page

ACTIVITY 4: MY SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Think about it!

What skills/qualities can I

Which areas were my improve under Areas of
How did I rate myself in each
strengths and which areas Improvement to turn them
of the 6 areas that I selected?
do I need improvement in? into Strengths? How can I do
this?
ACTIVITY 4: MY SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Pick & Share!

Write an essay. Select three areas for
improvement and write about the steps
that you will take to improve oneself.

(OR)

Choose an object that represents yourself

and write how that object relates to your
skills and qualities.
 SESSION 2:

SETTING &
ACHIEVING GOALS
UNDERSTANDING SELF AND SOCIETY
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP & DEVELOPING
YOUR POTENTIAL
 ACTIVITY 5: INTRODUCTION & PROCESS FOR SETTING &
ACHIEVING GOALS
ROOTS THORNS
your values and skills obstacles

TRUNK LEAVES
things that give you
strength resources you need

BRANCHES FLOWERS
future goals
future goals and
achievements
ACTIVITY 5: INTRODUCTION & PROCESS FOR SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS

Set SMART goals!

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time Framed
ACTIVITY 5: INTRODUCTION & PROCESS FOR SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS

Short term goals Long term goals

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
ACTIVITY 5: INTRODUCTION & PROCESS FOR SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS

My goal, one year from now:

Steps By when What I need
1.
2.
3.
 describ ACTIVITY 6: MAPPING WORKPLACES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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ACTIVITY 6: MAPPING WORKPLACES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Map your local

community!
Before we go to any workplace, we need to
know where to go.

Draw a map if all the business you have near

you.
ACTIVITY 6: MAPPING WORKPLACES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Sharing time!

Think about the mapping In what workplaces would Which workplaces are
process. What did you learn you like to do observations related to your personal
about your community? or talk to someone? goals?
 ACTIVITY 6: MAPPING WORKPLACES IN
YOUR COMMUNITY

BEAT THE
CLOCK!
Let's count jobs. List as many jobs as you
can remember in

15 MINS.
ACTIVITY 7:

REVIEW &
APPLICATION
VALUES, SKILLS, GOALS & PLANNING
 SESSION 3:

LEARNING NEW
SKILLS
UNDERSTANDING SELF AND SOCIETY
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP & DEVELOPING
YOUR POTENTIAL
ACTIVITY 8: LEARNING STYLE ASSESSMENT

WHICH OF THESE APPLY TO YOU?

Listening Seeing Doing
I like to listen to people talk I get pictures in my head when I
It's hard for me to sit still and
about things. read
study.
I usually remember what I hear. I remember faces better than I
I learned more in school by remember names.
I prefer learning by
listening to the teacher's When I have to concentrate on
doing something with my hands
explanation rather than by spelling a word, I see that word
than reading about that same
reading the in my mind.
thing in a book.
textbook. I remember what pages in a
I prefer listening to the news on book look like.
I like to make models
the radio than reading the I remember events in the past by
of things.
newspaper. seeing them in my mind.
I prefer that someone tells me
about a meeting than reading an
When I see something new and
announcement.
interesting I usually want to touch
ACTIVITY 8: LEARNING STYLE ASSESSMENT

WHICH OF THESE APPLY TO YOU?

Writing Reading Speaking
When I have a problem to figure
I write down things that I need I like to read in my free time.
out I often talk to myself.
to remember. I usually remember information
I remember things better when I
I make fewer mistakes when I that I read better than
say them out loud. For example, if I
write than when I speak. information that I hear.
have to learn a new phone number
I like it when people explain I prefer reading the newspaper
I repeat it again and again to
something to me by writing than watching the news on TV.
myself.
down the main points. I can learn how to put
I communicate better by speaking
When I read, I take notes to something together by reading
than by writing.
better understand the ideas I've the instructions.
I enjoy talking on the phone.
read. I like it when teachers write on
I learn best when I study with other
After I take notes, I rewrite my the board, so that I can read
people, and we discuss new ideas
notes to remember better. what they write.
or concepts.
ACTIVITY 9: LEARNING STRATEGIES

Scenario: You were recently hired in a food catering

business. There are many new things you need to
learn – policies, procedures and protocol at work;
the use of utensils, equipment and kitchen tools
you have not operated before; and the processes
involved in preparing and preserving food, etc.

Given your learning style, what

strategies will you use to learn all
of these new
things?
If you learn best by Listening

Read aloud information you need to

do a job or to study.
Ask people to explain
things to you that you don't
1 understand.
Study with other people.
Call people on the phone
instead of writing to them.
Choose a job where
listening plays an important role.
If you learn best by Viewing
Watch other people do the things that you
are going to need to know how to do.
You will be able to visualize their actions
later on.
As you read something imagine
what it would look like if it were happening
1
in real
life or on TV.
Take note of the shape and
color of the things that you will want to
remember.
Visualize telephone numbers
and words in your mind.
If you learn best by Doing
If given a choice, show others that you know
how to do something by showing them how
you do it.

Go on visits to places to see

how things are actually done.
1
When you have to learn how to
do something new, watch someone who
isactually doing it and ask them to coach you
while you do it.
Choose a job that lets you work
with your hands and move around.
If you learn best by Writing

When you read, underline and take notes as

you read along.
Take notes when listening to
instructions.
Write down the things that you
1 need to do. Make lists. Keep a written
schedule.
Get a job that involves writing.
If you learn best by Reading

Take good notes and then read them later

on.
Read instructions instead of
having someone tell you or show you how to
1 do
something.
Have people write down
directions for you to read.
Get information through the
written word.
Choose a job that requires
If you learn best by Speaking

Ask questions when you don't understand

something or need clarification.
Study with other people so that
1
you can talk to them about the new
information.
Repeat things right after you
hear them in order to better remember
them.
Choose a job that requires a lot
of talking.
ACTIVITY 10:

PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW
Write an ending
for...
Scenario 1:

Julius, a young father, has a long term goal

of getting a certificate in plumbing in one
year. With the certification, he will get more
work and receive a higher pay that could
help him send his son to a pre-school. What
short term goals should Julious have to help
him achieve his long
term goal?
Write an ending
for...
Scenario 2:

Marian is a very hands-on learner. She could

quickly learn by observing and doing. As her
supervisor is getting ready to leave, he
quickly gives her instructions on how to use
a new saw and asks her to cut some pieces of
wood for the next day. Marian is worried that
she will not be able to cut the pieces
properly. What should Marian do?
Write an ending for...
Scenario 3:

To be a teacher is Bea Elaine Quicho’s biggest dream. With her

parents’ seasonal income and Bea’s 5 younger siblings who are
their priority, she accepted the fact she really cannot proceed
to college. Upon learning about a free skills training, she
immediately grabbed it and enrolled in the food processing
course. She passed the NC2 assessment and got her certificate.
With newly gained confidence after receiving her certificate, she
thinks about her dream of becoming a teacher. What short term
goals could Bea set to help her achieve her long term goal of
becoming a teacher?
LEARNER'S REFLECTION

Reflection time!

What steps can I take to

How do the skills and other How can the skills and what I
improve any of the skills or
things I learned relate to my learned help me work
attitudes that I learned
daily life? better?
more about?
LEARNER'S REFLECTION

Which face best represents your situation?

I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
experience with this. experience with this. experience with this. experience with this.
Wala akong kasanayan sa Wala akong kasanayan sa Mayroon akong kasanayan Marami akong kasanayan
paggawa nito paggawa nito sa paggawa nito sa paggawa nito

Identifying my own
Setting a goal for Making a plan to Following the steps
strengths, interests &
myself reach a goal of a
challenges
plan
Pagkakaroon ng Paggawa ng plano
Pagtukoy sa sariling
sariling layunin sa upang maabot ang Pagsunod sa
kakayahan, interes at
buhay layunin itinakdang plano
mga pagsubok
LEARNER'S REFLECTION

Which face best represents your situation?

I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
experience with this. experience with this. experience with this. experience with this.
Wala akong kasanayan sa Wala akong kasanayan sa Mayroon akong kasanayan Marami akong kasanayan
paggawa nito paggawa nito sa paggawa nito sa paggawa nito

Paying attention to Understanding different Identifying and using

ways of learning new skills strategies to help me
progress on following
and ideas learn better
the plan and achieving
the goal Pagunawa sa iba’t ibang Pagtukoy
Pagbibigaypansin sa paraan upang matutunan at paggamit ng mga
progreso ng plano para ang mga pamamaraan para
makamit ang layunin bagong kakayahan at ideya. mapalawak ang kaalaman
END OF MODULE
ASSESSMENT
Which letter represents your answer?
 English Tagalog
1. Identifying one’s values, strengths, 1. Ang pagkilala sa mga paniniwala,
challenges, opportunities and interests are kakayahan, hamon, oportunidad, at interes ay
part of personal development. bahagi ng pansariling pag-unlad.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
2. Nasasalamin ang mga paniniwala mo sa
2. Your values are reflected in the following:
sumusunod:
a. Your interests
a. Mga hilig
b. How you spend your time
b. Mga pinagtutuunan ng panahon
c. Choices you make
c. Mga pasya
d. All of the above
d. Lahat ng nabanggit
 English Tagalog
3. Ang mga paniniwala at mga kakayahan ay
3. Values and skills are the same thing.
pareho.
a. True
a. Tama
b. False
b. Mali
4. An example of a clear personal development 4. Halimbawa ng isang malinaw na pansariling
goal is: layunin ang:
a. I want to find work a. Gusto kong makahanap ng trabaho
b. I want to work in my district b. Gusto kong magtrabaho sa distrito ko
c. I want to work with people c. Gusto kong makipagtrabaho sa mga tao
d. I want to find a construction job in my d. Gusto kong makahanap ng trabaho sa
district over the next three construction sa distrito ko sa loob ng sunod na
months tatlong buwan
e. all of the above e. lahat ng nabanggit
 English Tagalog
5. You have a long term goal of getting a certificate 5. Mayroon kang pangmatagalang layunin na makatanggap
ng sertipiko sa pagtutubero sa loob ng isang taon. Dahil sa
in plumbing in one year. With the certification you
sertipiko, makakukuha ka ng mas maraming trabaho at
will get more work and receive a higher pay. Select
makatatanggap ng mas malaking kita. Pumili ng mga
examples of short term goals that may help you halimbawa ng madaliang layuning makatutulong sa iyo
achieve your long term goal. upang makamit ang pangmatagalan mong layunin.

a. Identify a training program in my district a. Tumukoy ng isang training program sa distrito ko na

that offers plumber’s certification nagbibigay ng sertipiko sa pagtutubero

b. Talk with experienced plumbers in the area b. Kumausap ng mga beteranong tubero sa lugar para
alamin ang ginawa nila para maging magaling
to find out what they didto become good
na tubero.
plumbers.

c. Humanap ng oportunidad na maturuan ng isang

c. Find an opportunity to apprentice with an beteranong tubero sa pagpunta sa mga youth
 English Tagalog
6. Matapos mong makasulat ng isang plano
6. Once you write a personal development para sa personal nap ag-unlad, kailangan mo
plan, you should stick to it and not change it itong panatilihin at hindi ito binabago
until you have reached your long-term goals. hanggang sa makamit mo ang mga
a. True pangmatagalan mong layunin.
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali

7. Everyone has the same way of learning new 7. Pare-pareho lang ang paraan ng lahat ng tao
skills. sa pagkatuto ng mga bagong bagay.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
 English Tagalog
8. Nakapaka-hands-on mo sa pag-aaral, mas mabibilis kang
8. You are a very hands-on learner, learning best by natututo kapag nanonood o gumagawa. Nang pauwi na ang
observing and doing. As your supervisor is getting ready supervisor mo, mabilis ka niyang
to leave, he quickly gives you instructions on how to use tinuruan kung paano gumamit ng isang bagong lagari at
a new saw and asks you to cut some pieces of wood for sinabihan kang magputol ng mga kahoy kinabukasan.
the next day. You want him to show you how to use it but Gusto mong ipakita niya sa iyo kung paano iyon gamitin,
he seems like he is in a hurry to leave. What do you do? pero mukhang nagmamadali siya. Ano ang gagawin mo?

a. Hope you will remember what he a. Manalig na maaalala mo ang sinabi niya kung paano
said to do to run the saw. gamitin ang lagari.

b. Thank him for the information and b. Pasalamatan siya sa impormasyon at sabihing
tell him you have understood. naintindihan mo.

c. Ask him if he has the time to show you before c. Tanungin siya kung may oras siyang ipakita sa iyo ang
leaving or if there is someone else who can show you paggamit bago siya umalis o kung may
ibang taong puwedeng magpakita sa iyo kung paano
how to run the saw so you are sure you have
gamitin ang lagari, para makasigurado kang
 English Tagalog
9. Ang pinakamabuting paraan para matuto
ng ibang bagay ay:
9. The best way to learn something new is
to: a. Magbasa tungkol dito at sauluhin ang
impormasyon
b. Sundin ang itinuro ng guro
a. Read about it and memorize the information c. Pag-usapan ito at makipagtulungan sa ibang
tao
d. Magsanay
b. Follow the instructions of the instructor e. Panoorin ang ibang taong gawin
ito
d. Lahat ng nabanggit
c. Talk about it and work together with others

d. Practice it
 English Tagalog

10. Kung hindi mo tipong mag-aral sa isang

10. If you do not like learning in a certain way
paraan (halimbawa, sa pagbabasa o
(for example, through reading or writing),
pagsusulat), kailangan mong iwasan iyon
you should avoid it as much as you can.
hangga’t maaari.
a. True
a. Tama
b. False
b. Mali
END OF
MODULE