Module 2: Personal Self-knowledge

Time Frame
This module will take approximately 20 hours to complete. The number of lessons will vary depending on the time available for each lesson.

Foundational Objectives and Learning Objectives

Level A - Extend Knowledge Base

Foundational Objectives
Students will access and evaluate information to reinforce the concepts that emotional development is a key factor in managing transitions, and that emotional development depends largely on knowing yourself and living comfortably with yourself.

Students will access and evaluate information for purposes of clarifying that emotional growth is a lifelong process.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

• review and appraise their abilities, interests, personality, personal standards and cultural background
• identify both internal and external influences, including stereotyping, on self-concept
• develop an appreciation for the effects of self-concept on feelings, thoughts, behaviours and future achievements
• practise communicating feelings effectively
• explore the relationship between feelings, defense mechanisms, behaviours and mental health
• examine the continuum of mental health and how their feelings and actions affect their placement on that continuum
• identify sources of support to assist people in coping with pressure and frustration
• recognize that as transitions occur throughout life individuals will be affected differently and will respond differently
• identify the value of providing support to others as they cope with change
• determine the benefits of proactive decision making in managing transitions
• identify their preferred decision-making style
• identify the benefits of a rational decision- making model when dealing with the complexities of change.

Level B - Make An Informed Decision

Foundational Objective
Students will develop the lifelong skill of making decisions about managing change in their personal lives.

Students will acknowledge their personal responsibilities for change.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

• state their individual challenges concerning transitions in their personal lives
• identify strategies (alternatives) to meet their personal challenges in managing transitions that are predictable throughout the life cycle, as well as those that are unexpected and occur as a result of economic, social or political changes
• project potential consequences of each alternative
• decide upon preferred strategies to meet their challenges in managing transitions in their personal lives
• investigate the support systems that are needed.

Level C - Carry Out Action Plan

Foundational Objective
Students will develop the ability and the confidence to design, implement and assess realistic action plans to manage change in their personal lives.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

• design action plans to manage some of the transitions in their personal lives and will carry out the short term portion of the plan;
• evaluate their personal action plans and re-design as necessary.

The selection of the following C.E.L.s for emphasis in this module does not preclude the development of other C.E.L.s in the suggested activities and strategies.

Foundational Objective (C)
Students will use language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) for differing audiences and purposes, related to transitions encountered throughout life.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

• demonstrate a cultural sensitivity to the language of others
• distinguish between primary and secondary sources of information.

Foundational Objective (CCT)
Students will develop abilities to become "strong sense" critical and creative thinkers.

Learning Objective
Students will:

• explore the implications or consequences of actions.

Foundational Objective (CCT)
Students will develop both intuitive, imaginative thought and the ability to evaluate ideas, processes, experiences and objects in meaningful contexts.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

• relate, compare, and evaluate what is being read, heard, or viewed
• identify sources of information used and consider authority of sources employed.

Foundational Objective (CCT)
Students will be able to think for themselves, recognize the limits of individual reflection and see the need to contribute to and build upon mutual understandings.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

• examine knowledge in terms of what they already know and what they want to know
• consciously evaluate what they read, hear or view.

Foundational Objective (PSVS)
Students will treat themselves, others and the environment with respect.

Learning Objective
Students will:

• embrace those lifestyles that support the principle of respect for persons.

Foundational Objective (PSVS)
Students will develop their abilities to become compassionate, empathetic, and fair minded individuals who can make positive contributions to society as individuals and as members of groups.

Learning Objective
Students will:

• demonstrate a working knowledge of partner and small group activities.

Foundational Objective (IL)
Students will develop a positive disposition toward lifelong learning.

Learning Objective
Students will:

• recognize the inevitability of profound change due to advancements in technology, changes in society's values and norms, and be prepared to influence change by continuing to learn on an ongoing basis.