SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Disciplines and Ideas in the

Applied Social Sciences
Quarter 1 – Module 1
Defining the Social Sciences
Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 - Module 1:
First Edition, 2020
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 OVERVIEW
In this module, you will learn more about nature of the social sciences and its
different subfields or disciplines. You will also learn about the discipline of counselling and its
meaning, goals, scope, core values, and principle.
This learning material is specially crafted to provide you with independent and self-
directed learning experiences and to have more autonomy and control over your learning.
This will help you improve your academic performance, increase motivation and confidence,
make choices and decisions about how to meet your learning needs, take responsibility for
constructing and carrying out your own learning.
The competencies included in this module are considered as the most essential
competencies (MELC) which need to be mastered by a Grade 12 student like you. These
competencies are anchored on the general principles, goals, and objectives of the K to 12
Basic Education program for Grade 12 student like you to become productive and effective
participant in the society you are in.
The following are the lessons contained in this module.
Lesson 1A – Defining the Social Science
Lesson 1B – The Discipline of Counselling

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. clarify the relationships and differences between social sciences and applied
social sciences
2. identify the goals and scope of counselling (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ib-3)
3. explain the principles of counselling (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ib-4)

How to Learn from this Module

To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:
1. Carefully read all the lessons.
2. Take your time on going thru each lesson.
3. Answer the pre-test honestly, the purpose of the pre-test is for you to determine your
prior knowledge before going thru the lessons and activities.
4. If you have a hard time understanding the lessons and activities, please do take a
break. Having breaks between lessons and activities will give you some space where
you can absorb the lesson well.
5. You can use the internet if you need more information about the lesson.

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Notes to the Teacher:

Welcome to the new normal way of teaching!

You play an important role in enabling your students to develop independent learning
skills. You must be aware of your students’ available learning materials at home such as
electronic gadgets e.g. cell phones, smart televisions or personal computers and internet
connection, so you would know the appropriate learning activities for your students. You
need to have a far greater level or access to skills and knowledge in order to respond the
inevitably broader curriculum covered by your learners with diverse strengths and interests.

You also need to be flexible in order to help facilitate wide range of learning
opportunities. Most importantly, you need to hone the challenging skills of teaching learners
to learn- this is a lot harder than simply teaching facts and figures, but it is also considerably
valuable for learners.

Notes to the Learner:

Welcome to the new normal way of learning!

This self-directed module is designed for you to be equipped with the most essential
competencies you need to learn for your grade level. For you to become successful
independent learner, you must have a good time management so that you would be able to
complete this course. In reading, you need to pay close attention to the words you are
reading and their meanings. In times that you need to do some research, try to draw from a
variety of different courses and if things are getting difficult, do not give up. Please ask
assistance from your teacher or anyone whom you know that can help you. Love and enjoy
this beautiful and meaningful learning experience!

Note to Parents:

Greetings!

The world is currently in a very challenging situation due to the corona virus 2019
pandemic. All are affected including the education system. In this time of crisis, learning
must continue. That is why the Department of Education initiates this Alternative Delivery
Mode for the students to continue learning even at home.

You, as the parents, play an important role in this new way of learning. Kindly give
your child enough lesson time. Check their modules if they seriously do the activities. Your
support would mean so much for them. Help them to become a productive learner even at
home. This is just a temporary situation. Everything would go back to normal when this
corona virus is over. Thank you for the 100% support for your child’s education. Let’s join,
hand in hand, for your child’s future.

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 Lesson
DEFINING THE SOCIAL
1 SCIENCES

What I Need to Know

Welcome to your first lesson of this school year! To start with, let us try to find out the
learning competencies in which you are going to master at the end of this lesson.

Skills and Competencies/Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 To explain the definition of social sciences and applied social sciences through
data retrieval chart
 To differentiate social sciences and applied social sciences through compare
and contrast graphic organizer
 To explain the different disciplines of social sciences and the applied social
sciences.
 To explain clearly public perception about the work of social sciences and
applied social science practitioners through infomercial campaign.

What I Know
Task 1: I Believe
Anticipation Reaction Guide
Direction: Before the chapter study. Place a check mark (/) on the Before the Chapter Study
column if you agree with the statement and cross (X) if you do not agree.
After the Chapter Study. Place a check mark (/) on the After the Chapter Study column if you
agree with the statement and a cross mark (X) if you do not agree.
Before the Chapter After the Chapter
Statements
Study Study
Social science is the study of society and the
manner in which people behave and affect the
world.
Social sciences are only applicable in the
academe and not in the workplace.
Applied social scientist use and borrow

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 different concepts, theoretical models, and
theories from social science and disciplines.
Guidance counselling is a profession that
helps address a person’s specific projects,
business successes , general conditions and
transitions in life , relationships , or profession
Applied social sciences provide good
theoretical and conceptual foundations for
social work practice.
Psychology studies how human mind work in
consonance with the body to produce
thoughts that lead to individual actions.

What’s New

Act. 2 Data Retrieval Chart Completion

Direction: Complete the data retrieval chart. Classify the following disciplines and
categorize them if they belong to the Pure Social Sciences or to the Applied Social Sciences.

Compare and Contrast with Bubble Map

Disciplines to be categorized:

Economics
Counselling History
Geography Social Work
Psychology Anthropology
Sociology Political science
Demography Communication

Applied .

Social
Sciences
.

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Pure .

Social
Sciences
.

Guide Questions:
1. What are the disciplines under applied social sciences?
2. What are the disciplines under pure social sciences?
3. How do they differ from one another?