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Character Formation with Nationalism and Patriotism Instructor: MA. JAMAICA MAE D. SANTIAGO, RCrim., MSCJ (on Going) Character derived from greek word “charassein” referring to an engraving instrument; originally used of a marked impressed upon a coin. Then it was ap...

Character Formation with Nationalism and Patriotism Instructor: MA. JAMAICA MAE D. SANTIAGO, RCrim., MSCJ (on Going) Character derived from greek word “charassein” referring to an engraving instrument; originally used of a marked impressed upon a coin. Then it was applied to a distinctive mark of a personality; and gradually, to the sum total of such mark, each individual one is being called characteristics. it is a trademark of being a person. Character Formation is the process by which the individual, through interaction of biologically transmitted predispositions with the environment, develops stable pattern of functioning, thinking and feeling. It is also known as Character Building Contributing Factors for Character Formation 1. Parental Influence is the most important of all the factors responsible for personality development. 2. Home Environment home as cradle of human character and personality largely contribute to the character formation of a child. 3. School Environment to perfect the total development of a child's character and attitude, besides the home environment, a child's school  environment too plays a major role in shaping the child’s personality. 4. Culture everyone has different character and values because of the different cultures where everyone is exposed Factors that Influence Filipino Character Formation 1. Home Environment 2. Social Environment 3. Culture and Language 4. History 5. Educational system 6. Religion 7. Economic environment 8. Political environment 9. Mass Media 10. Leadership and Role Model 1. Opennes Appreciation for a Variety of Experiences. 2. Conscientiousness Planning rather than spontaneous. 3. Extraversion Being Sociable,Energetic or Talkative 4. Agreeableness Being kind, sympathetic or happy to help. 5. Neuroticism inclined to worry or be vulnerable or temperamental,  and Easy to become a victim. General Types of Characters 1. Positive Character These are attributes such as integrity , honesty, courage, loyalty, fortitude, and other important virtues that promote good behavior and habits. 2. Negative Character A Person’s predisposition is to commit evil acts. ( IT VIOLATES RULES/ LAWS ) ( LYING, Manipulating, back stabbing , Crab Mentality , Victim Blaming. ) 3. Neutral Character A Person who doesn’t pick sides in dispute; neutral also pegs anything that Refuses to be bold.  1. What positive traits do you possess that promote good behavior and habit? 2. What are those negative traits of yours that you want to change? The Six (6) Pillars of Good Character 1. Trustworthiness 2. Reliability 3. Responsibility 4. Fairness 5. Caring  6. Citizenship The Six (6) Pillars of Good Character 1. Trustworthiness - this is the pillar of good character that is considered the most complicated of the six core ethical values. a. Honesty – 5 dimensions of honesty 1. Truthfulness 2. Sincerity- they do not pretend and deceive 3.Candor-being open/honest. They do not hide their thoughts/feelings. (willingness to speak) 4. Integrity –means having strong moral principles and ethical values 5.Reliability (Consideration to maintain reliability) - avoid bad faith excuses - avoid unwise commitments -avoid unclear commitments b. Loyalty to be trusted one must be loyal to his/her husband/wife, friends, employer, employee, organization, citizen, and country. 2. Respect – the Golden Rule in Human Relation QUALITIES OF A RESPECTFUL PERSON - ability to listen - treats others with consideration  - capable of accepting individual differences and beliefs 3. Responsibility – they exhibit the ability to respond to expectations 4. Fairness typically refers to an individual's ability to treat others equitably, honestly, and justly. It implies that a person with good moral character conducts themselves in a way that is free from discrimination, bias, and unethical behavior, and they consistently adhere to principles of fairness in their interactions with others. 5. Caringrefers to an individual's capacity to show compassion, empathy, and concern for the well-being and feelings of others. 6. Citizenshiprefers to an individual's sense of responsibility, loyalty, and commitment to their country and community. It signifies that a person with good moral character respects the laws and regulations of their nation, participates positively in civic activities, and contributes to the betterment of society. Types of Character 1. Self-realized character a person with this type of character is ever enthusiastic for he knows his potentialities and limitations.  2. Covetous Character this refer to a jealous or acquisitive character 3. Superstitious Characterin a way that all are superstitious but when were over superstitious then problem starts. 4. Egoistic Character the person thinks that worlds runs due to him and everything and everybody should respect him as such. ( selfish , self centered , focused on their own needs, desires and interest) it implies lack of Empathy and Consideration for others. 5. Anti-social Character a person who neither cares for the norms set by the society nor cares for the moral or ethical values is an anti-social character. 6. Insincere Character is someone who does not genuinely mean what they say or do. They often engage in deceptive or dishonest behavior, pretending to have certain feelings, intentions, or qualities that they do not actually possess. Insincerity can manifest in various forms, such as false compliments, fake emotions, or deceitful actions, all of which aim to manipulate or mislead others for personal gain or to hide their true intentions. 7. Complacent Character Is one who displays a sense of self-satisfaction or contentment with their current situation, often to the point of becoming apathetic or indifferent to potential improvements or changes Character Traits 1. Alertness - being aware of what is taking place around. 2. Attentiveness - showing the worth of a person or task but giving undivided concentration. ( State of Being focused ) observant etc. 3. Availability - making own schedule on priorities secondary to the wishes of those being served. 4. Benevolence - giving to others basic needs without the motivation for acquiring personal rewards. ( Charity, generosity and empathy toward those in need. 5. Boldness - refers to the willingness to take risks, confront challenges, and face difficult situations with confidence and courage. ( Not afraid to step outside their Comfort zone. ) 6. Cautiousness - knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions ( Pag iingat) 7. Compassion - investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. ( act of Kindness) 8. Contentment - realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions. ( Characterized by lack of greed or excessive ambition.) ( State of satisfaction and Happiness.) 9. Creativity - approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective.established norms to produce something new and valuable. (Creativity can manifest in various forms, including art, literature, music, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and more) 10. Decisiveness - the ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions. (ability to make decision promptly and effectively) 11. Deference –refers to a respectful and polite submission or yielding to the opinions, desires, or authority of others, often because of their age, status, knowledge, or position. It involves showing respect and regard for someone else's judgment or preferences, even if they differ from your own. 12. Dependability - fulfilling what is consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice. 13. Determination - purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition. 14. Diligence - investing time and energy to complete each task assigned. (dedicated and careful effo4rt in work or task) 15. Discernment - understanding the deeper reasons why things happen. 16. Discretion - recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences. 17. Endurance - the inward strenght to withstand stress and do the best. 18. Enthusiasm - expressing joy in doing and accomplishing each tasks. ( having a strong and eager interest ) 19. Faith - confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when its not personally observed. ( Strong belief, trust in something often without proof/evidence) 20. Flexibility - willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of the authorities. 21. Forgiveness - clearing the records of those who have wronged and not holding a grudge. 22. Generosity - carefully managing resources to be capable of freely giving to those in need. 23. Gentleness - showing consideration and personal concern for others. 24. Gratefulness - letting others know by ones words and actions how they have benefited ones life 25. Honor - respecting those in leadership because of the higher authorities they represent. ( RESPECT,recognition, esteem given to someone for their good reputation, integrity, and moral character. 26. Hospitality - Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit others. 27. Humility - acknowledging that achievement results from the investment of others in ones life. (lack of arrogance or pride) 28. Initiative - recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked to do it. 29. Joyfulness - maintaining a good attitude, even when placed with unpleasant condition. 30. Justice - taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true. 31. Loyalty - using difficult times to demonstrate commitment to those being served. 32. Meekness - yielding personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve. 33. Obedience - quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction of the superior. 34. Orderliness - arranging self and surroundings to achieve greater efficiency. (Being well organized) 35. Patience - accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it 36. Persuasiveness - guiding vital truths around anothers mental roadblock.( ability to convince others to adopt particular belief or opinion ) 37. Punctuality - showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time. 38. Resourcefulness - finding practical uses or that which others would overlook or discard. 39. Responsibility - knowing and doing what is expected 40. Security - structuring ones life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away. 41. Self-control - rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right. 42. Sensitivity - perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of others. 43. Sincerity - eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives. 44. Thoroughness - knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of ones work or words if neglected. 45. Thriftiness - allowing oneself and others to spend only what is necessary. ( making a wise decision ) 46. Tolerance - realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development. (willingness to accept and respect the differences, opinions, beliefs, or behaviors even they differ from one’s own.) 47. Truthfulness –Refers to the honesty and accuracy in words, actions, and representations.. 48. Virtue - the moral excellence evident in ones life as consistently doing what is right. ( moral quality) 49. Wisdom - seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends current circumstances. ( ability to make sound judgment, apply knowledge and demonstrate good discernment in decision making and life situation.)  CHAPTER 1 Filipino Influences Traits and Characteristics  The Most well-known Traits and Attitudes of the Filipino POSITIVE TRAITS 1. Hospitality hospitality is a trait displayed by every Filipino, characterized by heart-warming generosity and friendliness exhibited to foreigners and local alike. ( expected to extent a very warm welcome.) 2. Respect this is often observed not just by younger people-but also by people of all ages. In the Philippines, respect for one’s elders is a tradition. a. Po and Opo b. Pagmamano 3. Strong Family Ties and Religion  Filipinos value their families so much that they tend to keep families intact through the generations. 4. Generosity and Helpfulness Aside from being hospitable, Filipinos are also well known from being generous. They share what they have to the people around them even when they only have little. 5. Strong Work Ethics  another good thing most Filipinos have is being hardworking people. They are always willing to work almost the whole day to provide the needs of their families. 6. Loving and Caring because of their generosity, hospitality and religiosity, Filipinos are found to be the sweetest and most loving people in the world. NEGATIVE Traits of Filipinos 1. Fatalism when Filipinos are facing difficulties and shortcomings they have this attitude of leaving it up to God to sort things out. 2. Procrastination (pagsasawalang bahala) true blooded Filipinos have the attitude of causing delays in accomplishing things or making transactions 3. Crab Mentality this is an attitude of some Filipinos where they tend to push each other down to clear the way for their own gain. 4. Hypocrisy this is a trait of Filpino where criticisms to others’ failure to live with the moral standards of the society are inevitable. In the Philippines morality is highly valued, most of us try to live up to the standards set by the traditional society. However, as no one is perfect many of us are not able to sustain these standards. 5. Ningas Cogon most of the Filipinos are very good at the start when doing something. Nevertheless, after a few hours of days. That exitement to to do  accomplish something is lost and e become too lazy to finish what were have been started. 6. Tardiness ( habit or act of being late ) referring to persons that we are waiting or who keeps on coming late to the set time schedule of events. It brings negative impression to our people. 7. Gossiping ( “ chismis/ pag tsismis” ) Filipinos are fond of talking about others’ business. It is not true that only women are into gossiping. Even men can also be nosy on other people’s lives. ( may spread false information ) 8. Blaming Filipinos can sometimes be too self-righteous. This shows how irresponsible we are in our actions. This attitude destroys teamwork, and realiability becomes an issue. 9. Selfishness  this could be an outcome of having too many problems that Filipinos are facing and the tendency is to focus on their own need first before others. 10. Disobedience to Simple Rules and Instructions some Filipinos, despite of the understanding of the purpose of laws and ordinances have inability to observed and follow them. 11. Attention Taker  Filipinos are fun and people loving race. Thus, attracting attention is natural for them. Nevertheless, it is a different tthing to be an “epal” or “kapalmuks” – simply, being an attention grabber or seeker. 12. Being Onion-skinned another habbit or attitude that we need to change is our being too proud which usually results to being oversensitive. 13. Living beyond their means one of the reasons why a lot of Filipinos live in poverty is because of overspending. Since, most people want to live an elite lifestyle, many resort to social climbing or living beyond their means. 14. Passivity Filipinos lack of initiative for change is also one reason why our country does not progress. 15. Other Negative Traits THREE MAIN TRAITS UNDERSCORING FILIPINO VALUES 1. Personalism – Filipinos valued interpersonal relationship. It is firmly believed that harmonious personal relationship is the key to successful endeavours. 2. Familialism – Filipinos are family oriented. Decision on matters is centered on the welfare and best interest of the of the family rather than on the betterment and interest of individuals.  3. Particularism – displayed behaviour by the individuals may it be good or bad is blamed against the family. FILIPINO VALUES ORIENTATION Values Orientation – is the approach that may influence work or social relationships by persons relating to objects, events and ideas.