LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS-lesson 1rrrrrrrrr

Understanding and strengthening the self helps humans grow emotionally, mentally, and socially—leading to greater resilience, purpose, and overall well-being.

1. LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS Understanding and strengthening the Self

2. Activity 1: Vision Casting Imagine that you are successfully retiring. You are tasked with giving a speech before a group of younger professionals by your manager.

3. Procedures: Carefully do a self-reflection of the event to yourself. You may choose to close your eyes. Identify the occasion. Describe vividly what your are wearing. Describe the feelings of the people in the audience who want to listen to you. Describe how you are feeling. Savor the moment

4. Processing Questions: How did you feel entering the room to give your speech? What did the other people in the room feel? What were your feeling when you gave your speech? What advice did you give to the younger generation of employees? How does it feel to give such advice?

5. Video Clip Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egeDXHcNeNw

6. Guide Questions: What are the notable changes that you observe in the different stages of life? At your age, what are the changes that you encounter that are similar to the person presented in the video clip that you have watched?

7. Erik Erikson (1902-1994) proposed a lifespan model of development, emphasizing how social relationships shape our sense of self. He suggested we pass through eight stages, each marked by a central conflict, or psychosocial crisis, that must be resolved for healthy personality growth.

8. Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages Stages Basic Conflict Virtue Description Infancy 0-1yr Trust vs mistrust Hope Trust(mistrust) that basic needs, such as nourishment and affection will be met Early childhood 1-3 yrs Autonomy vs shame/doubt Will Develop a sense of independence in many tasks Play age 3-6 yrs Initiative vs guilt Purpose Take initiative on some activities- may develop guilt when unsuccessful or boundaries overstepped School age 7-11 yrs Industry vs inferiority Competence Develop self-confidence in abilities when competent or sense of inferiority when not Adolescence 12-18 yrs Identity vs confusion Fidelity Experiment with & develop identity & roles Early adulthood 19-29 yrs Intimacy vs isolation Love Establish intimacy & relationships with others Middle age 30-64 yrs Old age 65 onward Generativity vs stagnation Integrity vs despair Care Wisdom Contribute to society & be part of a Family Assess & make sense of life & meaning of contributions

9. Erikson’s theory outlines eight stages of psychosocial development, from infancy to adulthood. At each stage, individuals face a conflict which shapes their personality. Successfully resolving these conflicts leads to virtues, while failure can result in guilt or despair.

10. Activity 2: Think-pair-share How old are you? What is your dream job? How do you see yourself 10 years from now? How do your life experiences affect your decision-making skills? What made you choose this career?

11. Career Developmental Theory of Donald Super -Donald Super's career development theory proposes that career development is a lifelong process, encompassing distinct stages and influenced by self-concept and life roles. It emphasizes that individuals cycle through these stages throughout their lives, adapting to career transitions and changes in self-perception. 

12. key aspects: 1. Self-Concept and Career Development: Super's theory highlights the importance of self-concept in career development.  Individuals develop and refine their self-concept through experiences, including career-related ones.  Career choices are influenced by how individuals perceive themselves and their abilities in relation to different occupations. 

13. 2. Life Span, Life Space -Super's theory views career development as a life-long process, not just a series of choices made during youth.  It acknowledges that individuals play various roles throughout their lives (e.g., student, worker, parent, spouse) and that these roles interact and influence their career paths.  The concept of the "life-career rainbow" visually represents the multiple roles and life stages an individual experiences, emphasizing the dynamic and interconnected nature of career development.  Super's theory also incorporates the idea of career adaptability, which refers to the readiness to cope with career transitions and changes. 

14. 3. Career Stages: Growth (ages 4-14):  Building self-concept, developing work-related attitudes and needs.  Exploration (ages 15-24):  Experimenting with different roles, exploring career options through various experiences.  Establishment (ages 25-44):  Securing a stable career, striving for advancement.  Maintenance (ages 45-64):  Maintaining one's career position, adapting to changes.  Disengagement/Decline (65+):  Preparing for retirement, potentially reducing work involvement. 

15. 4. Vocational Maturity: Super introduced the concept of "vocational maturity," which refers to the readiness for career decision-making and may not always align with chronological age.  Individuals may cycle through these stages multiple times throughout their lives as they experience career changes and transitions.  Super's theory emphasizes the importance of career counseling and assessment to help individuals navigate these stages and make informed career decisions. 

16. Group Activity: Read the scenario and answer the questions that follow. Scenario: Marco is invited a party. His friends gave him a high designer drugs. These are quite expensive but illegal. If you were Marco, what would you do?

17. Processing questions: What is on Marco’s mind when he was given expensive designer drugs ? Why did Marco’s friends give him drugs? What would you do if you were in this situation?

18. Application: Hidilyn’s Journey

19. How can you describe Hidilyn’s adolescence? How can you describe Hidilyn’s early adult life? What factors contributed to Hidilyn’s success?

20. Generalization: How would you describe your current life stage? What achievements are you proud of? What challenges have you overcome? How do you envision yourself in the next life stage, young adulthood What plans can be made to make this next stage successful?

21. Assessment: Multiple Choice test. Read and understand the following statements below. Write the correct answer in your paper.

22. 1.According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence? A. trust vs istrust B. Identity vs Role confusion C. Autonomy vs Shame D. Integrity vs despair

23. 2. A teenager exploring different career options and ideologies is experiencing: A. Role confusion B. Identity formation C. Inferiority D. Intimacy development

24. 3. Failure to establish a clear identity during adolescence may result in: A. Shame and doubt B. Isolation C. Role confusion D. Stagnation

25. 4 . the psychosocial crisis faced of young adulthood is: A. Identity vs. role confusion B. Industry vs. inferiority C. Intimacy vs. isolation D. Generativity vs. stagnation

26. 5. A young adult who avoids meaningful relationships may experience: A. Intimacy B. Isolation C. Generativity D. Despair

27. 6. During middle adulthood, Erikson believed people strive for: A. isolation B. Generativity C. Role identity D. Integrity

28. 7. A parent mentoring a younger employee or guiding children is showing: A. Intimacy B. Identity C. Generativity D. Ego integrity

29. 8. According to Erikson, stagnation in middle adulthood may manifest as: A. Productivity B. Boredom and lack of purpose C. Role confusion D. Isolation from peers

30. 9. In late adulthood, the main psychosocial conflict is: A. Trust vs. mistrust B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Integrity vs. despair D. Generativity vs. Stagnation

31. 10. An elderly person looking back at life with a sense of fulfillment is experiencing: A. Despair B. Isolation C. Integrity D. Shame