Semi Detailed Lesson Plan

In
Philippine Politics and Governance

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
● Articulate definitions of politics (HUMSS_PG12-Ia-1)
● Differentiate the various views on politics (HUMSS_PG12-Ia-2)

CONTENT STANDARD:
 Demonstrate an understanding of politics and political science, governance, political
ideologies, power, states, nations, and globalization

PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
 Clearly identify a specific political phenomenon and how it can be studied

I. OBJECTIVES:
a. Define politics,
b. Talk about the context of politics in the Philippines, and
c. Analyze the different views on politics.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

A. Topic: Nature of Politics
B. References: Quipper Study Guide
C. Materials: Loptop and Powerpoint Presentation

III. PROCEDURE:

A. EXPLORE:
- Identify the Picture. Identify the concept shown in each picture. Then,
determine what is common to all of them.
 - What does the picture tell us?
- What do these photos have in common?
- What is politics? How does it affect you as an individual?

B. FIRM UP
-

- What is politics?
 The word politics originated from the Greek word polis that means
“city-state.”
 Politics, in a broad sense, is the affairs of the state—exercising power
and authority, making political decisions, and allocating limited
resources.

- When can we exercise politics?

 In general, we should be able to know the and discuss the legitimacy,
sovereignty, and authority within.

- What are the related concepts and issues to Politics?

 Legitimacy - A legal basis for a ruler to govern over his or her people
 Sovereignty - The right of a recognized state to govern over its
territory and its people
 Authority - The leader’s power to rule and expect obedience from his
or her subjects

- What are the different Perspectives on Politics?

 As the Art of Government - Politics focuses only on the government
and all things related to it.

 As Public Affairs - Politics refers to events and activities that engage

people in the society.
 As Compromise and Consensus - Politics recognizes that there are
always conflicts and that they are resolved through discussions and
agreements.
  As Power and Distribution of Resources - Politics is mainly concerned
with the production, distribution, and use of limited resources.

C. DEEPEN:
- Call a student to summarize the topic.
 D. TRANSFER:
- Based on the definition of politics, what do you think should be the role of a
barangay captain?
- What is the different perspective on politics? How do these affect the way
leaders govern their city or community?
- Who among the current political leaders possesses legitimacy and authority?
- What can you say about the current political system in the Philippines based
on the different views on politics?

IV. EVALUATION:
- Identify the concept described in each number.
1. This view sees politics as the affairs of the state.
2. This perspective focuses on where the political behavior is demonstrated.
3. This view sees politics as the distribution of resources.
4-5. These Greek philosophers were the first ones to study society and its
dynamics.

V. ASSIGNMENT:
A. Follow Up:
- Essay
- Why is it important to reach a consensus in order to resolve conflicts in
society?

Rubrics:
Content ------------------------- 10%
Organization of Ideas -------- 10%
Total ----------------------------- 20%

Submit your answer in any of the following:

Quipper
Gmail – maryjoyquilang95@gmail.com
Messenger – Mary Joy Diaz Quilang

B. Advance:
- Read the next topic: “Politics and Political Science”
 Prepared by:

MARY JOY D. QUILANG

Social Science Teacher