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Grade 12 Senior High School
Course Syllabus
School Year 2018-2019, First Semester

A. Course Title Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences

B. Pre-requisite Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences
C. Instructor DEXTER C. TIRO
D. Course Description This course introduces some Applied Social Sciences, namely, Counseling, Social Work, and Communication, which draw their
foundation from the theories and principles of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and other Social Sciences. The course highlights the
seamless interconnectivity of the different applied social science disciplines while focusing on the processes and applications of these
applied disciplines in critical development areas
E. Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate competencies in interacting and relating with other individuals, groups, and communities;
2. Apply social sciences principles, practices, and tools in addressing the development areas identified by the class; and
3. Analyze how processes in these applied disciplines work in specific life situations.
F. Evaluation Methods
A. Term Examination 50% – Exams will typically be in a form of identification, enumeration, analysis and essays
1. Unit Tests – Two unit tests for the whole semester
B. Written Activities: 30% - will typically be in a form of identification, enumeration and essays. These will be answered either thru
cooperative learning or individually.
1. Chapter Tests or Quizzes (10%) – Two chapter tests for both midterm and final term
2. Reflection Papers (10%) – One reflection paper composed of not less than 500 words will be submitted each for midterm and final
term
3. Seatwork (5%) – After each class, a seatwork will be given to assess student’s learning for the day
4. Assignments (5%) – A maximum of only 4 assignments will be required
C. Performance: 20%
1. Class Performance (15%) - This includes the behavior, participation, and cooperation to class activities and projects needed in the
class. This also includes the on-time submission of project or subject requirements.
2. Attendance (5%) - It will be taken during each class. In order to get credit for attendance, the student must be present and not
late for the entire semester.
 G. Course Outline
SESSION TOPICS SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING MATERIALS EVALUATION ASSIGNMENT
ACTIVITIES
MIDTERM
1 Course Introduction (Applied Social  clarify the relationships between social Strategy: PowerPoint
Sciences) sciences and applied social sciences Discussion Presentation
 Definition of social sciences  cite differences among the applied social Collaborative
 Definition of applied social sciences sciences learning groups
Activity:
- Recitation
2 Functions of Applied Social Sciences  explain each of the functions of applied Lecture PowerPoint
 Self-development social sciences Collaborative Presentation
 Persuasion  identify situations that would require or Learning Groups
 Art and Entertainment necessitate the performance of the various Recitation
 News and Information functions in local/Philippine settings
 Organizing advocacy and
 mobilization
 Education
 Socialization
2 Effects of Applied Social Sciences  analyze the effects of applied social Lecture PowerPoint
processes sciences processes on individuals, groups, Collaborative Presentation
 Awareness and knowledge, i.e., social and society Learning Groups
media, self-understanding  evaluate the effects of certain program or Recitation
 Attitude and value change, i.e., projects on knowledge, attitude, and
disaster risk reduction and climate behavior of individuals, groups, and society
change, the bahala na habit  synthesize the learning from the course
 Behavioral change, i.e., power and and its applications to the learner
corruption, conflict management and
peace building process, risk
assessment behavior
 Structural Change, i.e., personal and
family relations, gender, overseas
migration of OFW, domestic violence,
single parenting, community life,
criminality, substance abuse
3 The Discipline of Counseling  identify the goals and scope of counseling Reporting PowerPoint
 Definitions  demonstrate comprehension of the Presentation
 Goals principles of counseling Discussion
 Scope  discuss the core values of counseling
 Core values
 Principles
4 Professionals and Practitioners in  show understanding of the roles and Reporting PowerPoint
Counseling functions of counselors Presentation
 Roles, functions, and competencies of  identify specific work areas in which Discussion
counselors counselors work
 Areas of specialization where  identify career opportunities for counselors
counselors work  value rights, responsibilities and
 Career opportunities of counselors accountabilities
 Rights, Responsibilities,  distinguish between ethical and unethical
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics behaviors among counselors
5 Clientele and Audiences in Counseling  describe the clientele and audience of Lecture PowerPoint
Characteristics and needs of various types counseling Collaborative Presentation
of clientele and audiences Learning Groups
 Individuals Recitation
 Groups and Organizations
 Communities
6 Settings, Processes, Methods, and Tools in  identify the settings in which counselors Lecture PowerPoint
Counseling Settings are found Collaborative Presentation
 Government  illustrate the different processes and Learning Groups
 Private Sector methods involved in undertaking Recitation
 Civil Society counseling
 Schools  distinguish the needs of individuals,
 Community groups, organizations, and communities
7 The Discipline of Social Work  Identify the goals and scope of social work Reporting PowerPoint
 Definitions  Demonstrate comprehension of the Presentation
 Goals principles of social work Discussion
 Scope  Discuss the core values of social work
 Core values
 Principles
8 Professionals and Practitioners in Social  Show understanding on the roles and Reporting PowerPoint
Work functions of a social worker; Presentation
  Roles, functions, and competencies of  Identify specific work areas in which social Discussion
social workers workers work;
 Areas of specialization in which social  Identify career opportunities for social
workers work workers;
 Career opportunities of social workers  Value rights, responsibilities, and
 Rights, Responsibilities, accountabilities; and
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics  Distinguish between ethical and unethical
behaviors among social workers.
9 Clientele and Audiences in Social Work  Describe the clientele and audience of Lecture PowerPoint
Characteristics and needs of various types social work; Collaborative Presentation
of clientele and audiences Learning Groups
 Individuals Recitation
 Groups and Organizations
 Communities
10 Settings, Processes, Methods, and Tools in  Identify the settings in which social worker Lecture PowerPoint
Social Work are found; Collaborative Presentation
 Government  Illustrate the different processes and Learning Groups
 Private Sector methods involved in undertaking social Recitation
 Civil Society work; and
 Schools  Distinguish the needs of individuals,
 Community groups, organizations, and communities.
11 Social Work services, processes, and  illustrate the different processes and
Lecture PowerPoint
methods methods involved in undertaking social
Collaborative Presentation
work Learning Groups
Recitation
SUMMATIVE TEST AND MIDTERM EXAM
FINAL TERM
12 The Discipline of Communication  Identify the goals and scope of Reporting PowerPoint
Definitions communication; Presentation
Goals  Demonstrate comprehension of the Discussion
Basic elements of principles of communication;
communication process  Discuss the core values of communication;
Levels of Communication and
(from intrapersonal to mass  Describe the elements and levels of the
communication) communication processes.
13 Professionals and Practitioners in  Show understanding on the roles and Reporting PowerPoint
 Communication functions of a communicators and Presentation
 Roles, functions, and competencies of journalists; Discussion
communicators and journalists  Identify specific work areas in which
 Areas of specialization in which communicators and journalists work;
communicators and journalists work  Identify career opportunities for
 Career opportunities of communicators communicators and journalists ;
and journalists  Value rights, responsibilities, and
 Rights, Responsibilities, Accountabilities, accountabilities; and
and Code of Ethics  Distinguish between ethical and unethical
behaviors among communicators and
journalists.
14 Clientele and Audiences in  describe the clientele and audience of Lecture PowerPoint
Communication communication Collaborative Presentation
Characteristics and needs of various types  distinguish the needs of individuals, Learning Groups
of clientele and audiences groups, organizations, and communities Recitation
 Individuals
 Groups and Organizations
 Communities
15 Settings, Processes, Methods, and Tools in  identify the settings in which Lecture PowerPoint
Communication communicators and journalists are found Collaborative Presentation
 Government  illustrate the different processes and Learning Groups
 Private Sector methods involved in undertaking Recitation
 Civil Society communication
 Schools
 Community
16 Communication media channels  distinguish the appropriate communication
Lecture PowerPoint
 Mass media media channel(s) to use in different Collaborative Presentation
 New Media and Social media settings and situations Learning Groups
 Telecommunications Recitation
SUMMATIVE TEST AND FINAL TERM EXAM

H. References
Arcinas, Myla, (2016), Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences (The Padayon Series). Quezon City. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
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