Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V (BICOL)
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEGAZPI CITY
PAG-ASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PAG-ASA DRIVE, RAWIS, LEGAZPI CITY

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Name of Learner: _________________________________ Week No.: ____________

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Grade & Section : _________________________________ Date: ________________

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE AND PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW

Background Information for Learners:

Holistic Thinking – it refers to a perspective that considers large scale patterns

in systems.
Example: A doctor tries to look at the big picture and view the patient’s illness
as an aspect of his/her lifestyle.
Partial Thinking – focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
Example: A doctor focuses on a specific set of symptoms to determine the
cause of a patient’s illness.

Learning Competency with Code:

1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view

(PPT11/12-Ia-1.1)

Exercises/Activities:

Activity 1: Who is Right?

Directions:
1. Have your writing pen and philosophy notebook ready on your table.
2. Write down the task number and the name of activity.
3. Read and understand the poem below. Copy the process questions and answer
them correctly.
 THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT 1
A HINDOO FABLE.

https://bigpicturezen.com/2002/01/01/the-six-blind-men-and-the-elephant/

V.
I. The Fourth reached out his eager hand,
IT was six men of Indostan And felt about the knee.
To learning much inclined, "What most this wondrous beast is like
Who went to see the Elephant Is mighty plain," quoth he;
(Though all of them were blind), "'T is clear enough the Elephant
That each by observation Is very1 like a tree!"
Might satisfy his mind.
VI.
II. The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear,
The First approached the Elephant, Said: "E'en the blindest man
And happening to fall Can tell what this resembles most;
Against his broad and sturdy side, Deny the fact who can,
At once began to bawl: This marvel of an Elephant
"God bless me!—but the Elephant Is very like a fan!"
Is very like a wall!"
VII.
III. The Sixth no sooner had begun
The Second, feeling of the tusk, About the beast to grope,
Cried: "Ho!—what have we here Than, seizing on the swinging tail
So very round and smooth and sharp? That fell within his scope,
To me 't is mighty clear "I see," quoth he, "the Elephant
This wonder of an Elephant Is very like a rope!"
Is very like a spear!"
VIII.
IV. And so these men of Indostan
The Third approached the animal, Disputed loud and long,
And happening to take Each in his own opinion
The squirming trunk within his hands, Exceeding stiff and strong,
Thus boldly up and spake: Though each was partly in the right,
And all were in the wrong!
"I see," quoth he, "the Elephant
Is very like a snake!"

1 https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_poems_of_John_Godfrey_Saxe/The_Blind_Men_and_the_Elephant
Process Questions:

1. What did the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th blind men say about the
elephant?

2. Who is right among all the blind men in describing the elephant?

3. If you were one of the blind men, how would you describe the elephant?

4. Explain the last two lines in the poem, “Though each was partly in the
right, And all were in the wrong!”.

5. For you, how important to consider the whole rather than its parts?
Expound.

Activity 2: Judge Me Not!

Directions:
1. In your notebook, write down the task number and the name of activity.
2. Read and understand the story below and fill out the diagram that
follows.
3. Copy the process questions and answer them correctly.

The Youngest Favorite

by Jeson D. Balingbing

Mary is the only sister among 4 siblings in the family of a single parent,
Mr. Mapaghusga. Being the youngest, Mary is the favorite among the siblings.

One afternoon when Mary got home, she went straight to her room to
put her bag down and proceeded immediately to the kitchen to take a snack. Then,
she went back to the room to work on her project. While she was planning to buy the
needed materials for her project, she noticed that her wallet is not inside her bag.
Only she and her oldest brother John were there. Mr. Mapaghusga then scolded
John after Mary accused him of stealing her wallet. He only listened to the story of
Mary and not to John's before deciding to punish him.
 Scenario/Problem:
______________________
______________________
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Judgement:
(made by Mr. Mapaghusga to
John)
______________________
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Action:
(made by Mr. Mapaghusga
to John)
______________________
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My thoughts/feelings My thoughts/feelings My thoughts/feelings

towards John: towards Mary: towards Mr. Mapaghusga:

________________________ ________________________ ________________________

________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
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Process Questions:

1. If you were the father, how would you respond to the situation or problem?
Justify your answer.
2. Is it important to listen to both sides of the story? Explain your answer.
3. How do you assess father’s decision and action towards the problem? Is it
holistic or partial? Why?
4. Is it important to be holistic in dealing with a particular problem or situation?
Defend your answer.

Activity 3: What View I Do?

Directions:

Write “HP” if it shows Holistic Perspective and “PV” if Partial Point of View.
Write your answer in your notebook.

1. I will take the side of my friend over his/her enemy because I also hate the
person.
2. I will study in all subjects to be included in the list of students with honors.
3. I do not want to make friend with him/her because he/she has different
religion.
4. I will fit only one item before buying a clothe I will be needed for a party.
5. I will follow the government health protocols such as, washing hands,
observe physical distancing, etc. to avoid COVID-19 infection.
Activity 4: “Me Chart”
Directions:

1. Get a ruler, writing pen, and short bond paper.

2. Write your complete name, year level, section/strand, task number and the
name of the activity.
3. Copy the graphic organizer below and supply them with your answer.
4. List down at least 3 important things that your friends, family, classmates,
and teachers have done to your life. Be specific with your answers.
5. After answering the graphic organizer, copy the process questions and
answer them correctly.

Friends

• Ex. They comfort me

whenever I had a conflict
with my classmate.
•
•

Family Classmates

• •
• ME •
• •

Teachers

•
•
•
Process Questions:

1. What is the best thing these people have done in your life?
_____________________________________________________________________
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2. Who other persons that made a positive contribution to your life aside
from your family, teachers, friends, and classmates?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. How important is it to be holistic in remembering the people who have

made a positive contribution in your life? Justify your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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4. How would you express gratitude to those people who have had a
positive contribution to your life?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Activity 5: My Personal Action Plan

Directions:

1. Have your ruler, writing pen, and 1 short bond paper ready on your
table. You may use colored bond paper.
2. Write your complete name, year level, and section/strand.
3. Write down the task number and the name of activity.
4. Write your personal action plan following the format below.
5. In the first column (Role), is listed your different roles in a society. In
the second column (Problems/Situations Encountered), list down
atleast 1 problem/situation encountered in your life as a son/daughter,
student, friend, and member of society. In the second column (Actions
to be Taken Using Holistic Perspective), write your appropriate and
specific actions using holistic perspective based on a given
problem/situation. In the third column (My Thoughts), write your
insights/opinion about the things that you will be doing based from
your own understanding. In the last column, express your feelings
towards the situation. If you still have more time to answer, you are
advised to have more than 2 answers on this part of the module.
 Problems/Situations Actions to be Taken Using My
Role My Feelings
Encountered Holistic Perspective Thoughts/Opinion

As a Ex. I failed to do the Ex. I will prioritize my Ex. It is good to know Ex. I should value
son/daughter household chores. responsibility in the house my priority in life. my parent by
over playing mobile following them.
games.

As a student

As a friend

As a member
of society

I promise that the above mentioned personal action plan will be

successfully accomplished to the best of my knowledge and ability.

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Signature Over Printed Name
Guide Questions: (if necessary)

Rubric for Scoring: (if necessary)

Reflection:
Activity 6: My Synthesis Journal
Directions:
1. In your notebook, make a synthesis journal following the format below.
Choose at least one answer per column.

What I Did? What I Learned? How I can Use it?

References for Learners:

Answer Key:

Prepared by:

JESON D. BALINGBING
JEM CHRISTIAN MORTEGA
ROSITA ARCINUE
ELEALE SEPOLE
LEX SARMIENTO
Name of Writers

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.