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Self Exploration
The French-American novelist Julien Green said, "The greatest explorers
on earth never take voyages as long as those of the man who ascends to
the depths of his heart." Similarly, an old expression goes "Blessed
is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul."
Though we won't all venture to the distant stars of the cosmos or investigate
the murky depths of the ocean, the frontier of our inner landscape is
one that invites universal exploration. Personal growth and development
begin with self-awareness. As we grow in self-awareness, we better understand
why we feel and behave as we do. Such understanding gives us the opportunity
to improve and to grow.
Places To Go | People To See | Things To Do | Teacher Resources | Bibliography
Places To Go
Crossroads
of Character
This is an interactive web page for kids to learn about what it is to
have good character, where they are in their own personal development,
and what they can do to better themselves and the world. There are five
different sections: Know Thyself, The Hero Within, The Path You Take,
What Can I Do? and Other Activities.
Classics in
the History of Psychology
Classics in the History of Psychology is an effort to make the full texts
of a large number of historically significant public domain documents
from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines available
on the World Wide Web. There are now over 20 books and over 100 articles
and chapters on-line. The site also contains links to over 170 relevant
works posted at other sites.
eHistory:
Oracle of Delphi
For answers
to innermost questions about self, travel to Greece to the Oracle of Delphi.
Ancient Greek citizens would journey to this oracle which was inside a
temple dedicated to Apollo near the food of Mt. Parnassos close to the
city of Phocis , Greece . The petitioner would ask the priestess of the
oracle a question, and she would usually answer in verse.
People To See
Freud
Museum of Vienna
Sigmund Freud was the founding father of psychoanalysis, which is based
on the notion that individuals are often unaware of many of the factors
that determine their emotions and behavior. His theory about sexuality
being the center of psychopathology as well as the major drive of all
individual developments has made him one of the most controversial yet
most influential scientists of this century.
A
Short Biography of Jean Piaget
Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget is best known for his research on the development
of cognitive functions in children. Through his research, he determined
that the growth of knowledge is a progressive construction of logical
structures, with each subsequent construction becoming more powerful.
He concluded children's logic and modes of thinking are initially entirely
different from those of adults.
Women
in Psychology
This site offers brief biographies of some women who shaped the face of
psychology, both in modern times and historically.
The Philosophers'
Lighthouse
In order to understand yourself you need to understand the thoughts of
others. This site presents the thoughts of famous philosophers such as
Plato, Descartes, Kant, Aristotle, and Augustine on topics such as reality,
morality, society, religion, knowledge, and freedom. After reading about
the thoughts of these famous philosophers, voice your opinion in the Philosophical
Ponderings section.
My Hero Project
Meet heroes from all walks of life. Teachers can have
students participate in this project and explore the personal qualities
that make up a hero.
eNotes: Shakespeare's Hamlet
In the play Hamlet, the character of Polonius prepares his son Laertes for travel abroad with a speech about exploring his inner self when he said, “This above
all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the
day, Thou cans't not be false to any man.”
Things To Do
Keirsey Temperament
Sorter
This is a personality test developed by David Keirsey and based on Carl
Jung's theory of "psychological types." The test uses 70 questions
to identify which of four temperament types you belong to. This should
be used only to give you an idea of your personality type; the Keirsey
temperament sorter, "like all personality tests, is only a preliminary
and rough indicator of personality."
International
Association for the Study of Dreams
What do our dreams tell us about ourselves?
Learn all about nightmares.
The Daily Humorscope
Learn the personal path you should follow for
any day of the year.
Greek Philosophy
Study all those ancient Greek philosophers
who said, “Know thyself.”
Yoga Basics
Explore your inner self and higher consciousness
through yoga. Then practice higher consciousness with your pet.
Great
Ideas in Personality
Learn about personality theory and research.
Teacher Resources
Get
to know yourself!
Embark on a journey inside yourself with this virtual tour.
Character
Education
With this virtual tour, you can "learn about who you are, why you
make the choices you do, and how those choices affect your relationship
with those around you."
Multiple
Intelligences
This site was created to teach 7th graders about the idea of multiple
intelligence and the best way to use their own intelligences to achieve
in school.
Self
Awareness
This lesson is designed to help students recognize their attitudes, emotions,
feelings and personality. How they view themselves and how other classmates
view them.
Bibliography
- Adderholdt-Elliott, Miriam. Perfectionism : What's Bad About Being
Too Good. Free Spirit Publishing, 1999.
- Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens : The Ultimate
Teenage Success Guide. Simon & Schuster, 1998.
- Friel, John C., Ph.D. et al. The Seven Best Things Smart Teens Do.
Health Communications, 2000.
- Kincher, Jonni et al. Psychology for Kids : 40 Fun Tests That Help
You Learn About Yourself. Free Spirit Publishing, 1995.
- Mayall, Beth. Get over It : How to Survive Breakups, Back-Stabbing
Friends, and Bad
- Haircuts. Scholastic Paperbacks, 2000.
- Parsley, Bonnie M. and Scott Peck. The Choice Is Yours : A Teenager's
Guide to Self-Discovery, Relationship, Values, and Spiritual Growth.
Fireside, 1992.
- Sheindlin, Judy. Judge Judy Sheindlin's Win or Lose by How You Choose!
Harpercollins Juvenile Books, 2000.
- Stillman, Sarah and Susan Gross. Soul Searching : A Girl's Guide to
Finding Herself. Beyond Words Pub Company, 2000.
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