Thursday, November 27, 2008

Learning Outcomes: Module Personality Development & Communication


Module on Personality Development and Communication with Mr. Chandra of SHBIE completed and now we proceed to the next module no. 6 on Learning Processes with Dr. Leong from SHBIE. From the last module with Mr. Chandra, we are able to understand with the problems associated with personality development and the importance of effective communication in personality development.

The influence of childhood experience in-shaping personality as well as the role of the family and socio-cultural environment in the development of personally were also analysed. The module lays greater emphasis on the concept of 'self' and the actualisation of 'self'.

The 4 panes of Johari-Window which analyses the relationship of 'self' with others and the methods to overcome personal liabilities also form the subject matter of this module. In the last chapter in the module emphasises the importance of the communication process in personality development.

Having successfully completed this module, we are able to:
  • distinguish between different types of theories of personality
  • list factors that play a role in the development of personality
  • explain the concept of 'self'
  • discuss some of the theories on the concept of 'self'
  • measure 'self' with a view to improve one's personality
  • describe the 'johari-window'
  • explain methods to change quadrants of Johari-window
  • explain the concept of self-actualization
  • list the important ways of communication
  • describe the way of improving one's own communication
By having this unit also, we were able to acquire the skills to:
  • analyse how studies on personality development enable us to understand others better
  • appreciate the importance of childhood experience in the development of personality
  • orient ourselves to the concept of 'self'
  • analyse ourselves using Johari-Window
  • orient ourselves to the concept of self-actualisation
  • try to enlarge our own personal or public 'self' pane
  • enhance our communication skills

To Mr. Chandra:

After his classes, I waited to thank him for the great course he taught! I missed most of the papers he provided in class, but it was a worthwhile sacrifice. Always been a history buff but fell out of love with it at university (Whilst studying the stuff). This one lecturer made me realise why I had always enjoyed it so much previously.

It was a beautiful experience as well as an honor for me to attend the first class in SHBIE in UBD last week. Mr. Chandra and the other most respected lecturers were not only very helpful, but also very inspiring for all youth development workers.

Therefore , I would like to thank you for your kind assistance in all steps to enable me to attend such a fantastic course. I am looking forward to other level of the course, talk, seminar which I really hope I can attend. Thank you Sir...