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Weekly Learning Activity Sheets

MAPEH (Health) 8, Quarter 2, Week 1-2

Family Life

Most Essential Learning Competency:

The learner explains the definition and importance of courtship and dating in choosing a lifelong
partner (H8FH-IIa-24-25); analyzes behaviors that promote healthy relationship in marriage and
family life (H8FH-IIa-27); describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage (H8FH-IIb-
28)

Learning Objectives: At the end of the week, you are expected to:
1. Defines the basic terms (dating, courtship, and marriage)
2. Explains the importance of courtship and dating in choosing a lifelong partner.
3. Analyzes behaviors that promote healthy relationship in marriage and family life.

Schedule Learning Activity Resources

DAY 1 Read and analyze information about Courtship, Dating and See
Marriage. Enclosure 1.

Activity 1. True or False

_____ 1. Marriage is not a mere contract but an inviolable social
institution.
_____ 2. Filipinos view marriage as a sacrament and a lifelong
commitment.
_____ 3. The word dating actually comes from the arranging of a
person and things to consider.
_____ 4. Courtship is the period in a couple's relationship which
precedes their engagement and marriage or it is an establishment of
an agreed relationship of a more enduring kind.
_____ 5. You have to consider the forms of affection and respect
when you date somebody.
_____ 6. Marriage is not a lifelong partnership of a man and woman,
two unique individuals, who understand, respect, care and love each
other.
_____ 7. Dating provides an opportunity for one to know his/her
strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the opposite sex.
_____ 8. Standard date involves two people.
_____ 9. During courtship a couple get to know each other and decide
if there will be an engagement or such agreement.
_____10. A courtship may be an informal and private matter between
two people or may be a public affair or a formal arrangement with
family approval.

DAY 2 Read and analyze information about A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP. See

Enclosure 2.

Activity 2.
Write your thoughts on why should we undergo courtship and dating
in choosing our lifelong partner? (at least 3 sentences)

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DAY 3 Activity 3. DRAW A FACE
Direction: Draw a happy face if you agree to the statement
given about a Healthy relationship of marriage and family life; and
sad face if you are disagree. Draw it in a space provided each
number.

Example: Identify both partner's way of handling

differences
1. Healthy relationship depends on partner's loyalty.
2. Trust each other and be honest with each other.
3. A healthy relationship should bring more happiness
than stress into your life.
4. Do not develop a compatible style of handling
differences.
5. Take care of yourself and have good self-esteem
independent of your relationship.
6. Responsible and honest.
7. Good provider for the needs of the family.
8. Respectful and compassionate.
9. Choose not to forgive and move towards hatred.
10. Be open-minded.

DAY 4 SELF-CHECK
(self-checking of all activities guided by parents or learning facilitators)

DAY 5 Verse it Out Use

Direction: Direction: Select only one verse from the given verses short/long
below. Copy and give your own understanding about your selected bond paper
verse.

a. Mark 10:6-9 "But at the beginning of creation, God made them

male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father
and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become
one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what
God has joined together, let man not separate."
b. 1 Corinthians 7:3 “The husband should fulfill his marital duty
to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”
c. Qur’an [24:32] “You shall encourage those of you who are
single to get married. They may marry the righteous among
your male and female servants, if they are poor. GOD will
enrich from His grace. GOD is Bounteous, Knower.”
d. Qur'an [30: 12] “He has planted affection and mercy between
you”.

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Enclosure 1. COURTSHIP, DATING AND MARRIAGE

Courtship is the period in a couple's relationship which precedes their

engagement and marriage or it is an establishment of an agreed relationship of
a more enduring kind. During courtship a couple get to know each other and
decide if there will be an engagement or such agreement. A courtship may be
an informal and private matter between two people or may be a public affair or
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a formal arrangement with family approval.
Dating is a social activity which involves two or more people generally assessing
each other’s suitability for a potential relationship. Dating can also be enjoyed
as part of an already active relationship. The word dating actually comes from
the arranging of a time and date of meeting. It is a form of courtship consisting
https://rb.gy/xezwi6 of social activities done by two people, as partner in an intimate relationship or
as a spouse. It refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social
activity, together, as a couple.
Types of Dating:
a. Standard date – involves two people
b. Group date – where any number of couples can enjoy a date
c. Double date – two couples go on a date at the same time and place
Importance of Dating:
1. It forms affection and respect.
2. It strengthens the relationship.
3 .It gives quality time to each other.
4. It leads one to observe the other person’s character.
5. Provides an opportunity for one to know his/her strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the
opposite sex.
6. Dating in a relationship is important because it allows you to get to know the person you are in
a relationship with, while having a good time. Dating helps to reveal any potential problems you
may have if pursuing a more serious relationship with a person, and it sets the foundation for
marriage.
Marriage is the most enjoyable human relationship. It is the most significant event that may
happen to your life. It takes only two people, a man and a woman to
unite and make a successful relationship as married couple.
Marriage is a lifelong partnership of a man and a woman, two
unique individuals, who understand, respect, care, and love each other.
It is a bond between two people who continue to grow and develop their
best qualities as human beings.
Marriage is not a mere contract but an inviolable social institution. Its nature, consequences
and practices are governed by law and not subject to stipulation except that the marriage settlements
may to a certain extent fix the property relations during the marriage. (Civil Code of the Philippines)
Marriage is a cherished institution under which man and woman believe in one faith and
children are conceived, raised, and nourished to become useful and productive citizens of the
country and the world. It is essential to the continuity of the human race.
Filipinos view marriage as a sacrament and a lifelong commitment. Husband and wife work
for the successful and harmonious relationship at home and among family members. Trust, respect,
kindness, and love are essential factors to attain this goal.

Going steady – a period wherein the relationship between two people remains strong and well.
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Engagement – a period of agreement entered between two people in love for them to be able to
know each other and their families well enough to be sure that they are ready and are suited for life-
long companionship. It provides opportunity to develop interpersonal skills useful before and even
within marriage.
Time of understanding and devoting much time to explore each other’s strengths and
weaknesses so they could adjust to one another.

Courtship Practices at the Age of Technology

A suitor can court a woman through the use of cellphones. Frequent texting and calling one
another develop their feeling of belongingness until such feeling develops into a deeper relationship
resulting to love.
A man can court a woman through Facebook, Twitter, Skype or other social networking sites.
Pre-arranged marriages and betrothals are common to Muslims. These formal engagements
are arranged by the parents of men and the women. This also involves discussions regarding the
price and the form of the dowry.
The Tausog people proclaims that a wedding, a celebration or announcement known as the
pangalay, will occur by playing percussive musical instruments such as the gabbang, the kulintang,
and the agong
The wedding is officiated by an Imam. Readings from the Quran is a part of the ceremony,
as well as the placement of the groom's fingerprint over the bride's forehead.
The union of man and woman is given dignity by the sacrament of matrimony. Marriage is a
promise, a covenant to keep the partnership for life not only for the sake of staying together but
more for the growth and good of each other and for responsible rearing of children. Married couple
should by all means protect the sanctity of their marriage and must be true to their vows. They
should be strongly united and focused not only to each other but also practice responsible
parenthood.
Marriage is a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman entered into
in accordance with law for the establishment of conjugal and family life. It is the foundation of the
family and an inviolable social institution... In marriage, you will consider behaviors and qualities that
promotes healthy relationship towards family life.

Factors Necessary to Consider in choosing lifetime partner to work out for Successful
Married Life:
1. Maturity 5. Economic Readiness
a) Can make good decisions a) Aims for better future of the family
b) Responsible in handling relationships b) Financially stable
2. Fidelity c) Good provider for the needs of the
a) Can make the relationship lasting family
6. Physical Maturity
b) Sincere and true to his / her promises
a) Proud of having good partner
c) Considers relationships sacred
b) Have healthy body
3. Commitment
a) Can make peaceful and lasting relationship 7. Character
b) Dedicated in fulfilling his / her responsibilities a) Responsible and honest
4. Love b) Hard-working and industrious
a) Strengthens relationship c) Respectful and compassionate
b) Understand the partner d) God-fearing
c) Enduring

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Here are some ways you can make quality time happen in your family:
1. Use everyday time together to talk and share a laugh. ...
2. Have one-on-one chats with each family member to strengthen individual relationships. ...
3. Set aside time with your partner, if you have one. ...
4. Do regular, fun things together as a family.
Why family relationships are important:
Good family relationships are enjoyable for their own sake – it just feels good to be part of a warm
and loving family. But good family relationships are important for lots of other reasons too. They:
 can help to overcome difficulties with children’s eating, sleeping, learning and behaviour
 make it easier for your family to solve problems and resolve conflict
 help you and your children respect differences of opinion as your children develop more
independence
 give children the skills they need to build healthy relationships of their own.
This is why it’s always worth looking at the relationships you share with your children and other
family members, and thinking about how you can improve them.

As a parent, you’re doing the best you can for your children, probably while you’re juggling work,
friends, household management and more. But even for the busiest of parents, there are plenty of
easy things you can do to develop good family relationships. Strong families grow from love,
security, communication, connection – and a few rules and routines too. Conflict is a normal part of
any relationship. But the way conflict is handled is important.

Here are 6 ways to cultivate a healthy relationship when it comes to handling differences:
1) Identify your way and your spouse’s way of handling differences.
For example, do you tend to rationally go at a problem and he tends to avoid? Joe wanted to listen
to his teen daughter’s reason for disobedience before he decided her punishment. Rachel felt the
reason was unimportant and was ready to levy the consequence. Both realized that their different
styles had to be acknowledged. Then it was up to the couple to decide what to do.
2) Develop a compatible style of handling differences.
An avoider and a fighter don’t do well together. If both of you avoid, you may do well because the
styles are compatible. The same is true of two fighters, but when a fighter and avoider get together,
accommodations in style differences will need to be made.
3) Choose a biblical model for handling differences.
For example, look at Matthew 18: Go to the person, address the problem, bring in another person if
you get stuck, etc.
4) Practice anger management.
Review the guidelines in my Breaking Free from Anger and Unforgiveness book. Anger is not wrong,
but you can sin in the way you handle anger. For example, no shouting, name-calling, holding on to
unresolved anger, etc.
5) Choose to forgive and move towards reconciliation.
6) Agree to disagree over the nonessential differences.
Sometimes the best thing to do is to simply allow the differences. For example, rolling toilet paper
up or down is not a life sustaining difference. if your partner does it differently, is it really that big of
a deal?

Remember, differences are normal. How they are handled is what is important. (Copyright © 2013
Dr. Linda Mintle)

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Enclosure 2. A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

We all have the innate need to be loved, heard and respected. But our struggles to
effectively communicate may leave us feeling misunderstood and may even contribute to issues in
our personal, interpersonal and work relationships.
Healthy Relationship is to promote, encourage, and support healthy relationships by
providing educational skill based programs for singles, couples and parents. Healthy
Relationships helps singles, couples, parents and organizations build and maintain stronger and
healthier relationships.

What make a healthy relationship? A healthy relationship is when two people develop a
connection based on:
1. Mutual 3. Honesty 5. Fairness/equality 7. Good communication
respect
2. Trust 4. Support 6. Loyal 8. A sense of playfulness/fondness

All of these things take work. Each relationship is most likely a combination of both healthy and
unhealthy characteristics. Relationships need to be maintained and healthy relationships take
work. This applies to all relationships; work relationships, friendships, family, and romantic
relationships.

What are signs of a healthy relationship?

A healthy relationship should bring more happiness than stress into your life. Every relationship
will have stress at times, but you want to prevent prolonged mental stress on either member of the
relationship.

While in a healthy relationship you:

1. Take care of yourself and have good self-esteem independent of your relationship
2. Maintain and respect each other’s individuality
3. Maintain relationships with friends and family
4. Have activities apart from one another
5. Are able to express yourselves to one another without fear of consequences
6. Are able to feel secure and comfortable
7. Allow and encourage other relationships
8. Take interest in one another’s activities
9. Do not worry about violence in the relationship
10. Trust each other and be honest with each other
11. Have the option of privacy
12. Have respect for sexual boundaries
13. Are honest about sexual activity if it is a sexual relationship
14. Accept influence. Relationships are give and take; allowing your partner to influence you is
important; this can be especially difficult for some men.
15. Resolve conflict fairly: Fighting is part of even healthy relationships, the difference is how the
conflict is handled.

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Answers Key for Self-check of activities (guided by parents or learning facilitators)

Check how far you’ve learned and understand the lessons.

Activity 1. Activity 2. Activity 3.
1. True Answers may vary. (must 1.
have at least 3 sentences) 2.
2. True
3.
3. True
4. True 4.
5. True 5.
6.
6. False
7.
7. True 8.
8. True 9.
9. True
10.
10. True

References

ADM - HEALTH Quarter 2 - Module 1 (Family Life)

Department of Education – Division of Gingoog City

Physical Education and Health 8 Learner’s Material

Prepared by:

SHARLAINE RUTH R. BANGONON

JHS T-I