Understanding the Self and Others

Paper Code: 
SPSY 601
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

1. Students will learn strategies for changing their mindset, including how to cultivate a growth mindset, develop a positive self-image, and overcome obstacles.

2. Students will explore different perspectives on empathy and compassion, and learn how to develop these qualities in themselves and others to create a more just and equitable society.

3. The students will learn multitude of mindfulness practices, a skillful way of living in the present moment with greater awareness and attention and to initiate more conscious action.

4. Students will learn to think with open-mindedness, flexibility and experience a state of flow which evokes curiosity, deepens insight, can engage with complexity and sustains intrinsic interests.

5. Understanding the important components of different types of research report and observing the precautions to maintain ethical and moral integrity of the researcher.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Self-report, Transfer of skills, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

  

 

9.00
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

9.00
Unit II: 
Empathy and Compassion -

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

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

9.00
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 will be: Identifying and labelling emotions, RAIN technique, STOP technique, Cultivating positive self-talk, Guided meditation, Mindful movement

9.00
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 will be: Incorporating play into daily activities, Stimulation of senses, Creative exercises, Brainstorming sessions, Setting the right environment

9.00
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

References: 

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

E Resources

·       ResearchGate

·       JSTOR

·       Proquest

·       Shodhganga

·       Delnet

·       Google Scholar

·       National Digital Library (NPTEL)

·       Academia

 

Journals

·       Philosophy of the social sciences

·       Qualitative Psychology

·       School Psychology Review

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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