Monday, June 13, 2016

Introduction

Note: Presentations used for Orientation can be accessed at the bottom of this page. You are welcome to convey to the team any useful resources you come across. We will be glad to share the links on this blog. Kindly send your views, contributions and suggestions to c.dcosta@rediffmail.com

'Understanding the Self' is an EPC (Enhancing Professional Capacities) Course carrying two credits and to be completed during Semester Four of the Two Year B.Ed Programme.

The course carried fifty marks. The course is for Internal Assessment.

The course has four units under two modules
MODULE ONE: THE WORLD WITHIN ONESELF
Unit 1: Exploring the self 
Content
    Exploring the self (potential of self, fears, aspirations)
Self identity
Teacher as a reflective practitioner 

Unit Two: The Evolving Self
Content:
·      Developing the self (building self esteem, self image)
·      Harmony and peace with self (Resilience, mindfulness)
·      Positivity and management of emotions

 MODULE TWO: SELF AND THE WORLD
Unit Three: The Emerging Self
Content:
Stereotypes and Prejudices :Gender, Class, Caste, Race, Region, Language, Religion, Disability ( any three of the indicated may be chosen)
Agencies that shape the self : Family, School and Media
Challenging stereotypes

Unit Four: The Caring Self
Content
·      Personal Mastery (self compassion, spirituality, exploring value system)
·      Skills for developing sensitivity ( empathetic listening, self expression, conflict resolution)


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Presentations used for Orientation

Unit One

Unit Two

Unit Three: The Emerging Self

Unit Four: