Overall this course has taught me a lot about myself. Before I took this course, I wasn’t really excited about the fact of understanding the self. I thought I knew everything I had to know. I guess I wasn’t the only one feeling this way. As the course had gone on, I began learning more and more about different theories that actually correlated to some of the decisions I had made in my life. It also explained some of My behaviours.
In the beginning of this course, I drew a house and it exemplified me as a person. It gave the basic needs that I must have in a home and showed me what I see as important. The thinking self made me realize the two systems that are used for cognitive efficiency. Sometimes I am also a victim to cognitive biases because of these systems, but understanding these made me aware of different perspectives. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model showed me the interconnected variables that affect me as an individual. The feeling is self taught me about my emotions and its features. I apply this to my life by recognizing my emotions and understand why I’m feeling that way. Then he tried to recognize the appropriateness of my emotions. The ABC model showed me the features of the five basic emotions. Self regulation has helped me understand that affect of society and culture on myself. Emotion regulation has allowed me to select the situation and manage my emotions. The psychodynamic perspective by Freud has made me aware of the presence of my unconscious, preconscious, and conscious. The defense mechanisms has showed me the importance of reacting accordingly. The psychosocial perspective by Erickson presents the idea of “crisis” in every age. The outcomes are based on our identity and it will give meaning and continuity in ones existence. Sociological perspectives has shown me how I put myself in other peoples shoes and see myself accordingly to their view. I am now fully aware that I don’t want to be someone who I am not, I would like to be my own unique individual. My relationship and my parents are the most important thing to me. They’re the people who I know will be there no matter what. I have also seen the process of myself separating myself from them but still keeping their advice valued. My relationship and my peers are crucial part of my personal information. Friends are the people you trust that will have you become a better person. Lastly my experience in Binhi, has renewed my passion for service. The stories of these children have the power to create change in society. I believe that one day we will bridge the gap between the marginalized, so we can all live the lives that we deserve.
My incredible learning experience from the understanding self was immense. Every day I learn something new about myself and I think that is what makes quality education valuable. What I can take away from this course is a renewed look on life. All of these realisations wouldn’t be possible without the people that have supported me And most importantly our teacher for continuously enlightening us with these theories.
Thank you.
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