OBE: Outcome-Based Education

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining the self: personal and developmental perspectives on self and identity -- Unpacking the self -- Managing and caring for 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. Today, issues of self and identity are very critical to adolescents. This book was conceptualized to aid undergraduate students develop a more critical and reflective attitude in exploring the issues and concerns of the self and identity for a better and proper way for 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. Propelled by a deep sense of mission to empower the Filipino youth, the authors embarked on writing this book as a humble contribution in building a great nation."--Back cover