Module 4: Embarking on a Voyage of Self-Discovery Direct Your Future
Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: Define self-concept. Depict and describe your own self-concept. State relationships between your personal self-concept and career choices you may make. Select and describe the roles you are currently playing. Module Direct Your Future
Self-Concept It is a picture you have of yourself. Its development began at birth and will continue throughout your life. It is affected by feedback from others and success in life experiences. Career theorists say that we seek to live out our self-concepts through work. Module Direct Your Future
This graphic is adapted from Dr. Donald Super’s Theory. Module Direct Your Future The Career Rainbow
Life Roles Son/Daughter – time and energy spent in relating to your parent(s)/guardians. Student – time and energy spent in school and doing homework. Friend – time and energy spent developing and keeping friendships. Worker – time and energy spent in paid employment. Spouse/Partner – time and energy spent in a marriage or other long-term relationship. Module Direct Your Future
Life Roles, Cont’d Parent – time and energy spent raising and relating to children. Homemaker– time and energy spent caring for a home and other daily needs. Leisurite– time and energy spent in relaxation and recreation. Citizen – time and energy spent in volunteer activities. Module Direct Your Future
Homework for Next Session Using Activity 4: Pairing Occupations Put the 32 occupations into 16 pairs, not using the title of any occupation twice. Write down why you paired the two occupations. Activity 9: Setting the Clock Complete the activity and bring it to the next class. Module Direct Your Future