Understanding the Self and Others

Paper Code:

24SPSY401

Credits:

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable students to understand and develop personal growth, empathy, mindfulness, creativity, and decision-making skills while focusing on fostering a growth mindset, enhancing empathy and compassion, practicing mindfulness, stimulating creativity, and taking responsibility for personal decisions.

Course Outcomes:

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Title

Understanding the Self and Others

(Theory)

CO1: Learn strategies for changing their mindset, including how to cultivate a growth mindset, develop a positive self-image, and overcome obstacles.

CO2: Explore different perspectives on empathy and compassion, and learn how to develop these qualities in themselves and others.

CO3: Learn multitude of mindfulness practices, and to initiate more conscious action.

CO4: Learn to think with open-mindedness, flexibility and experience a state of flow

CO5: Understand the important components of different types of research report and observing the precautions to maintain ethical and moral integrity of the researcher.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

12.00

Unit I:

Mindset:

Introduction to Mindset theory; Overview and characteristics of fixed and growth mindset. Themes for experiential learning will be: Embracing challenges, cultivating curiosity, Collaboration with others, seeking out feedback, Focusing on efforts

12.00

Unit II:

Empathy and Compassion:

Introduction to empathy and compassion; How do empathy and compassion affect our relationships with others

Themes for experiential learning: Active listening, Learning about different cultures and backgrounds, Volunteering, Practicing self-compassion, Gratitude exercises

12.00

Unit III:

Mindfulness:

Introduction to mindfulness, The role of intention, attention and attitude in mindfulness, The relationship between body and mind.

Themes for experiential learning: Identifying and labeling emotions, RAIN technique, STOP technique, Cultivating positive self-talk, Guided meditation, Mindful movement

12.00

Unit IV:

Creativity and Flow:

The relationship between flow and creativity, Factors influencing creativity and flow state, Role of flow in motivation and achievement

Themes for experiential learning: Incorporating play into daily activities, Stimulation of senses, Creative exercises, Brainstorming sessions, Setting the right environment

12.00

Unit V:

Taking responsibility for one’s decisions:

Introduction to the process of decision-making, Attribution and biases in decision-making

Themes for experiential learning will be: Bounded rationality, Self-awareness, Self-reflection, Encouraging critical thinking, Setting clear goals, Fostering collaboration

Essential Readings:

· Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow. New York: Harper and Row.

· Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. New York: Ballantine Books.

· Thich N. H. The miracle of mindfulness: Introduction to the practice of meditation. Boston: Beacon Press

Suggested Readings:

· Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology: The science of happiness and human strength.UK: Routledge

E-Resources:

1. Mindset by Carol Dweck https://adrvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mindset-The-New-Psychology-of-Success-Dweck.pdf

2. Traits of Flow https://positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/

3. Bounded Rationality https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/bounded-rationality

Mindfulness https://www.verywellmind.com/mindfulness-the-health-and-stress-relief-benefits-3145189

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