Week 3

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Welcome to the Week 3 Activity!

This week, we’ve explored concepts of the self, including self-concept, self-esteem, reflected appraisal, and the Johari Window. We’ve also explored theories of perception, including the perception process, common errors of perception, and how we can improve our perception utilizing perception checking.

This assignment will help you practice with the concepts you learned this week. First, you’ll develop self-awareness of your self-concept and self-esteem by completing several activities and then creatively representing them on a digital self-portrait. Then, you’ll practice perception checking with a student response.

WHAT TO POST

Preparation

Complete the following activities to help you better understand your self-concept, self-esteem, and ideal self.

3. Brainstorm words that you utilize to describe yourself. (This would be a good place to use ChatGPT! Copy/paste your 16 personalities test results into ChatGPT and ask it to provide 5 words that summarize the information.
6. Ideal Self: Think about the person you most want to becomeyour ideal self. What qualities, skills, or values does that version of you have? In what ways are you similar to or different from your ideal self right now? What steps can you take to grow closer to that version of yourself?
7. Social Comparison theory and Looking Glass Self: Who do you often find yourself comparing yourself to, and why? Think about someone youve looked up to or measured yourself againsthow did that comparison affect how you see yourself? Whose opinions or feedback have the biggest impact on your self-image, and how do they shape the way you think about yourself?

Now, you’re ready to develop your digital self-portrait.

1. Develop a digital portrait of your findings utilizing a website called

. Padlet is a digital bulletin board. Padlet is very easy to utilize, but for a quick introduction,

If you require technical assistance with Padlet, please message your instructor via Canvas or text.

2. On your Padlet, post photographs, GIFs, memes, images, websites, Youtube videos, songs, articles, etc. that represent your findings during the “preparation” stage of this activity– your personality test reults, self-esteem score, reflections on ideal self, social comparison theory, and looking glass self.

Requirement: All five components must be included on your digital self-portrait.

1. Your personality test results
2. Representations of your self-concept (i.e., images/songs/GIFs that represent your hobbies, interests, roles, attitudes, beliefs, and values)
3. A representation of your self-esteem results (i.e., a GIF of a famous singer saying “I’m amazing” to represent high self-esteem)
4. A representation of your ideal self (i.e., Ideal self is a pro-NFL player, and you post a picture of Drew Brees.)
5. A representation of the social comparison theory and looking glass self (i.e., A TikTok from your favorite fitness influencer)

Initial Post

Post the link to your Padlet to this Discussion Board. (Be sure the settings are shared to Public).

Student Response

After you post your own Padlet, choose at least one classmates Padlet to view and respond to. Use the three-step perception checking process to guide your response. This helps you practice making fair, thoughtful interpretations of others self-presentations.

Step 1: Describe (without judgment)

Start by describing something specific you saw on their Padlet. Focus on what you observed, not what you think it means.

Example: I noticed you included a song about confidence and an image of a mountain climber.

Step 2: Offer possible interpretations

Give two possible explanations for what that choice might mean. Avoid assuming your interpretation is correct.

Example: Maybe that means you see yourself as ambitious, or it could show that youve overcome challenges.

Step 3: Ask for clarification

Invite your classmate to share more about their intent behind the content.

Example: Did that image represent your current self or your ideal self? Id love to hear more about why you chose it.

Requirement: Perception check must include all three steps.

Follow Up

After a classmate leaves a perception check on your Padlet, take time to respond thoughtfully.

1. Answer the question they asked for clarification: Explain your thinking, intention, or the meaning behind the image, post, or reference they asked about.

2. Add more insight or context.: Share what inspired your choice, how it connects to your self-concept or ideal self, or what you were feeling when you selected it. You can also reflect on whether their interpretation helped you see your own self-portrait in a new way.