1. HRG – Q1 MODULE 2
Accepting the Individuality of Others
By: Regina M. Silverio
ONHS-Main
2. Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. determine the basic aspects of an individual;
2. demonstrate suggested ways in accepting others;
3. formulate home/school policies that promote respect for individual
differences; and
4. appreciate actions or behaviors that accept individual differences.
3. Activity1 - Observationof Other’sUniqueness
1. Copy the following table on a clean sheet of paper.
2. Think of three (3) different persons who are similar in a certain aspect that you
would like to observe for this activity. Example: 3 famous personalities (singers,
dancers, inventors, politicians, artists).
3. Write their names and describe them using the options in each column. Use
your best judgment on them.
4. Write your answers to the processing questions after
4. Description
Persons Lively or Reserved? Nurturing or
Disciplinarian
Conservative or
Liberated
Thinker or Doer? Planner or Easy Go
Lucky?
NAME:
NAME:
NAME:
Processing Questions:
1. Were you able to fill out all related descriptions for each person? Which of the
descriptions is the most observable?
2. What is the most difficult description to observe? Explain.
3. What can you say about the differences that you observed among these three
persons?
5. Always remember this……..
We must recognize that we are all different from one another.
Though we may have similarities in terms of preferences, taste,
physical appearance, style and many more, we still have our
distinctions and uniqueness which make us special in different
ways.
Our individuality comes with our unique attributes and
characteristics. Some can easily be seen physically while some can
be manifested through actions and behavior which may indicate
values and personalities.
There is harmony in diversity and we can all keep it that way if we
learn to accept one another as we are.
6. Therearehealthywaystodealwithourindividualdifferenceswhich
wouldworkforeveryone’sadvantage.Herearesome:
1. Accept that we are all different.
Don’t assume that your preferences would always
be the same as those of your peers or friends. Of
course there are similarities among you but all
have different stories to tell that affect the way
you see things. You may have different beliefs,
culture, values, and even interest, and you cannot
force anybody to be exactly the same as you.
Remember, even twins have differences.
7. 2. Use your similarities with other people to strike a harmonious
relationship with them.
While you acknowledge that people are different from another,
there are also commonalities which you may take advantage to
establish positive relationship with them. At this point in time,
you might have found the right people who can be your good
friends, who can inspire you to strive harder, and who can be
your role model.
8. 3. Be open-minded with others.
You can always learn from the experiences of your friends and peers and
they can also do the same with you. The manner they overcome life
challenges and how they impact their living could be your insights to
improve your lifestyle or even the way you see things around you. You can
also learn from their culture, traditions and values.
9. 4. Try to consider where others are coming from.
Your family set-up may be different from what your friends have. People might have
grown up in a province or in a highly urbanized city. There are those who have a
complete set of parents and those that have a single parent or no parents at all.
Additionally, people have different childhood experiences which greatly affect their
attitude and personality now. There are also those who struggle financially and those
who are well off. Keep in mind that people are coming from different backgrounds and
they act, decide and make choices based on those things.
10. 5. If your differences with others are getting in the way, try to have a
common ground.
You cannot impose your beliefs, values and culture to others, the same way 9 that
they cannot do that to you. However, instead of trying to prove who’s better and who’s
not, you may want to find an area where you can both improve yourself while learning
from each other. There are differences that are worthy to talk and celebrate, and there
are those that we just accept unconditionally just like in the second item. There’s no
point in comparing people as each of us have our own potentials and abilities.
11. Activity 2: Shareyour Thoughts&Feelings
Create a slogan or poster on
unconditional acceptance of others
and respect for individual differences.
You may post it online or physically in
the most noticeable area at home. Use
a short bond paper and coloring
materials.
