MODULE 1

Embarking on a
Journey of
SELF-AWARENESS
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of Module 1, the learners are expected to:

1.Acknowledge their talents, skills, interests, and

personality through the different activities; and

2.Understand oneself by exploring who they are and

what they are capable of.
 ACTIVITIES
Module 1 has three output-based activities namely:

1. Self-Portrait Bag
- found in the Main Activity section

2. Dream Collage
- found in the Closing section

3. Journal Entry No. 1

- found in the Closing section
TIME ALLOTMENT

Introduction to the Session 5 min

Delivery of Main Activity 15 min
Peer Sharing 10 min
Processing 15 min
Synthesis 5 min
Closing 10 min

Total 60 min
SESSION SEQUENCE

1st Introduction of the Session

2nd Group the class into small groups
3rd Sharing of Pre-made Self-Portrait Bag
4th Learners construct their own Self-Portrait Bags
5th Learners share their bags with fellow learners
6th Processing of the Session
7th Synthesis of the Session
8th Handing out of assignments to the learners
 MATERIALS
1. Self-Portrait Bag
- brown paper bag
- scissors
- paste or glue
- used magazines or newspaper
- water color, crayons, or colored pencils
- paint brush, pencils, ballpoint pens, or markers
- art paper, colored paper, or cartolina paper
2. Learner’s Journal Notebook
a separate notebook, at least 25 pages, can
be an old notebook
PREPARATIONS

Preparation prior to the session may significantly

improve the delivery of the module. Effective
delivery of the module may impact the learners’
ability to absorb the lessons and insights the
module aims to impart.

The Class Advisers may adjust or modify the

content and delivery of the given pointers as
long as the changes cater to the learners’
needs.
 POINTERS FOR THE MAIN ACTIVITY

Pre-Made Self-Portrait Bag and Dream Collage

* In order for the learners to better understand the

activity, the teacher is encouraged to also make
his/her own Self-Portrait Bag and Dream Collage prior
to the conduct of the activity.
* Having a pre-made Self-Portrait Bag and Dream
Collage may:

a. prevent the teachers from spending too much time

in instructing the learners, which, instead, can be
used to further deepen the activity’s conclusion;

b. Accompany the teacher’s oral instruction of the

activity by performing how a self-portrait bag and
dream collage are constructed;
c. demonstrate the teacher’s commitment in joining
his/her learners’ journey in knowing more about
themselves;

d. assist the learner’s understanding of the

significance of the activity, in the form of the
teacher’s own self-portrait bag and dream collage.
Delivery

• It is also highly encouraged for the teachers to be

creative, resourceful and sincere when
constructing their self-portrait bags and dream
collages. In doing so, the learners may be
encouraged to construct their self-portrait bags
and dream collages that are attractive while
showcasing who they are.
• The Class Advisers shall only assume a facilitator’s
role throughout the leaners’ construction and peer
sharing of their self-portrait bags.

• Strictly prescribing how the activity should be done

is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED.

No one, not even a fellow learner should tell how a

self-portrait bag of a student should look, should be
colored or should appear. This may discourage the
learner in actively participating in the activity.
Reminders for Learners

• A week before the activity, instruct the

learners to bring the materials needed.
• Remind the learners that using recycled
materials is highly encouraged. They do not
need to buy new materials.
• In addition, encourage the learners to bring
extra materials for sharing with their
classmates.
Write the stated materials on the black board and
instruct the learners using the sample script below as
guide:

Sample Script:
Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Next week,
we are going to have an exciting activity in our
Homeroom Class. With that, please be reminded to
bring the following materials.
1. brown paper bag
2. scissors
3. paste/glue
4. used magazines/newspaper
5. water color, crayons, or colored pencils
6. paint brush, pencils, ball point pens, or markers
7. art paper, colored paper, or cartolina
SESSION PROPER

This section details what will happen during the

session. Class Advisers may adjust the section’s
contents, sample scripts, and delivery for better
understanding of the learners.
Session Activity
Self-Portrait Bag

Learning Objectives of the Activity

At the end of the activity, the learners are expected to:

a. acknowledge their likes, dislikes, personality,

disposition, values, and skills through the content
and appearance of their self-portrait bags;
b. feel that their self-portrait bags are more than
enough to symbolize himself/herself; and

c. share with their classmates further on the meaning

or story behind their self-portrait bags.
Introduction to the Session
Warmly greet your learners and introduce the
activity with the sample script as guide.

Sample Script:
“Good morning/afternoon everyone! For our
activity today, we will be exploring our likes or
dislikes, values, interests, and skills that make up
our personality or who we are. Our personality
or who we are shapes our everyday lives. For
example, who you are gives you an idea of what
food to eat when you are hungry. I, for one, like
chicken, it will most likely to be the food I will choose
to eat. Another example is why I chose to be a
Guidance Counselor…

In other words anything that you do is linked to who

you are. That includes what you will do in the future,
especially what SHS track you will choose to enrol in
and eventually what career or job you will choose
to pursue.
Instructions for the Activity

1. Transition from the introduction of the activity

using the sample script as guide:

Sample Script:

“In order for us to know more about ourselves, we

are going to create a self-portrait bag that will
showcase ‘who we are’.
By creating a self-portrait bag, we will have a better
view of ourselves. This activity will be similar to your
English classes where you attempt to analyze a
character’s motives, behavior, and personality
through a reader’s point of view, or a third person
point of view. But this time, it will be more exciting!
You will be trying to understand yourself.
2. Next, divide the class into small groups using
the sample script as guide. Make sure that
each group has members not more than 5 to
attain a more valued sharing.

Sample Script:

“Before we start the activity, let us group

ourselves. Each group must have a maximum of
five members.
3. Then, show your self-portrait bag to the leaners
using the sample script as guide:

Sample Script:
“At the end of the activity, you should have
constructed something like this…
First, I decorated the outside part of my bag and
made it appear like a guidance counselor. But,
of course, how I decorated the outside part of
the bag is just a small part of ‘who I am’.
I then put objects inside that I feel embody and.
capture certain pieces of ‘who I am’. This tissue, for
example, represents my ability to provide comfort,
to absorb problems/concerns or difficulties of
students and other people…

When I look at my self-portrait bag, I am constantly

reminded of ‘who I am’- the things I like, my values,
and what I can do. Even if I have already chosen
my vocation or career, this bag will continue to
motivate me to be better at what I am doing.
4. Finally, begin the activity using the sample
scripts as guide;

Sample Script:

“I hope I have shown you everything you need

to make your bag. So let us start. Write the
following instructions on the blackboard.
1. Decorate your paper bag – Get your paper bag
and decorate its exterior to resemble ‘who you are’.
You may color it, cut out a dress for it, or even punch
holes into it. Show how your output reflects who you
are!

2. Find Objects – After decorating the face of your

bag, find objects around you that can symbolize
and/or capture pieces of ‘who you are’ . If you
cannot find any object that captures who you are,
you may draw an object or write on a piece of
paper and drop it inside your bag.
 2. Peer Sharing – The last step of constructing your
self-portrait bag is sharing it with others. Make time to
share your output with your group mates just like
how I shared my bag with you earlier. To guide you
in your sharing, here are the important points I
followed when I showed you my bag.
• How does the outside part of my bag show who I am?
• How does the objects I put inside my bag show who I
am?
• How does my finished Self-Portrait Bag show who I
am?
5. Guidelines for Peer Sharing

Remind the learners of the following before the

sharing activity:

• This sharing is not a place for discussion or

debate, for speeches, for convincing others to
believe in our point of view, to impose our
favourite ideas upon others, to solve others’
problems, or to rescue her/him from them.
• Always remember the values of courtesy and
respect.

• Confidentiality is important. No one should share

with other groups what their group mates shared
with their group.

• One sharer/speaker a at time. Listen attentively.

CONCLUSION

This section details how the session can be

processed and synthesized. The Class Advisers
may adjust the section’s contents, sample scripts
and delivery for the better understanding of the
learners.
Processing

The processing will mainly comprise of the teacher

encouraging his/her learners to express themselves.
While the learners express themselves, the Class
Adviser shall listen and take mental notes (or write
these notes on the blackboard) of his/her learners’
experiences regarding the activity.
Processing Guide Questions

1. How were you after the activity?

2. What did you think and or feel before, during,

and or after the activity?

3. What insights about ‘who you are’ did your

self-portrait bag show you?
4. How did you feel when your classmates shared
their self-portrait bags with you?

5. How did you feel when you were sharing your

self-portrait bag with your classmates?
Synthesis
After allotting time for the learners to speak,
process their experiences by associating the
construction of the self-portrait bag with the
meaningful process of knowing oneself using the
sample script below as guide.
What matters most in conducting the session’s
synthesis is making it clear for the learners that
their self-portrait bags serve to remind them of
what they want. This is important because, as
They slowly enter an ever-changing world-
whether of work, or, in general, of life, what
remains the same is who they are.

Sample Script:
Hopefully, after we have constructed and shared
our self-portrait bags, we have a clearer image of
ourselves or who we are. Finding who you are is
important because you will be encountering a lot
of choices in the near future. And making sound
decisions would be easier if you know yourself,
your capacities and your abilities.
CLOSING
This section details how the session can be closed. Class Advisers
may adjust…

Close the session using the Sample Script below as

guide. What is important in closing the session is
showing how one’s self-awareness can be translated
into action by ‘dreaming’ or setting life-goals. Being
self-aware without having any goals is meaningless
or pointless. On the contrary, self-awareness that is
continually used to guide oneself in life is productive
and beneficial for the individual.
Sample Script:

Every journey has a destination. So far, we have

discovered ‘who you are’ by exploring what we like…

After knowing more of ourselves, we will conclude the

activity by creating a ‘Dream Collage’ at home. Let
me show you my dream collage (show your pre-
made Dream Collage).

Most of the time, it is not enough to know ‘who I am’.

A person also has to dream or set life goals. Setting
life goals guides you in picking the choices that
adhere to ‘who you are’. From my experience,
when I began to wish to become a teacher,
someday, everything followed, especially the
course I chose for college. Choosing BS Education
felt so natural for me that I did not have any
second thoughts or apprehensions. It was what I
wanted. It was the choice I know will show ‘who I
am’ and help me to become a better person.
So, I highly encourage you to create your dream
collage on a used sheet of paper. Fill it with
everything that you hope and dream for yourself.
In doing so, you are getting closer and closer to
making your dreams come true. But always
remember, build your dreams according to what
you like, what you value, things that you are
interested in, and your skills.
Assignment

1. Dream Collage

• Remind the learners that they are not

restricted from using other materials such as
crayons, water color, colored pencils, used
newspaper and magazine.
• Encourage them to dream big and paste as
many aspirations as they can.

• To accompany the learners in creating their

Dream Collage, encourage them to listen to
Apl.De.Ap’s song “We Can Be Anything” that
advocates children to dream big dreams and
strive to make their dreams to come true.
2. Journal Entry No. 1

Instruct them about their journal using the

sample script below:

Sample Script:

Please prepare a small notebook for our Career

Guidance modules. This notebook will serve as
your diary for our activities…
• To guide you on what to write or draw on your
diary, here are several guide questions:

a. What are the traits and characteristics of

yourself that you have discovered after
constructing the dream collage?
b. After creating your dream collage, tell us more
about the things you put in it.
c. What can you do now to make your dreams
come true?
 WE CAN BE ANYTHING
APL.DE.AP.
You can be a DOCTOR
You can be a GOVERNOR
You can be a PROFESSOR
You can be a LEADER
All you gotta do is dream
You can be anything
Get your education
Change your situation
'Coz if I can do it
Then you can do it
And together we can push it up
the mountain (DO IT)
If I can get it,
Then you can get it
And together we can live it
'Coz there is no limit! (yeah)

You can be a HERO

Don't be a ZERO
You can live the big things
You can do the big things
Get your GRADUATION
Earn your OCCUPATION
Coz if I can do it,
Then you can do it
And together we can push it up
the mountain (DO IT!)
If I can get it,
Then you can get it
And together we can live it
'Coz there is no limit (yeah)

*Mga kababayan ko magsama-sama tayo 2x

 RAP:

I know I can
I know you can
'Coz if I can do it
Then you can do it
And together we can push it up the
mountain (DO IT)
If I can get it,
Then you can get it
And together we can live it
“Coz there is no limit ! (yeah)
Thank you!