Understanding the Self

Understanding the Self is a fundamental course in the General Education Curriculum for tertiary education. It is designed to help the students understand the nature of identity including the factors that influence and shape personal identity. This book was conceptualized to aid undergraduate students to develop a more critical and reflective attitude in exploring the issues and concerns of the self identity for a better and proper way of understanding one's self. It emphasizes the integration of personal daily experiences of the students with their learning experiences inside the classroom to encourage them to improve themselves for a better quality of life. This book provides opportunities for students to gain new skills for practical application of the concepts learned that aim to help them become better and significant individuals of our society.