Lesson Plan in Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person

I. Learning Objectives:

After the end of the session, the students will be able to:
a. Identify and perform existing traditional beliefs and superstitious in
the home and community;
b. Explain how these beliefs transform human beings in the society;
and
c. Appreciate Filipino traditional beliefs and superstitions

II. Subject Matter:

A. Topic: The Human Person in the Society
B. References: Demetrio, Francisco R. Myths and Symbols, Philippines,
Manila: National Bookstore, Inc, 1990
C. Materials: LCD Projector, bond paper, marker and laptop, pictures.
D. Value Focus: Appreciation

III. Learning Procedure:

Greetings!

Review: What are the different forms of societies?

Teacher’s Activities Student’s Activities

A. Engage

1. The teacher will present the following Students will study

pictures. the pictures and
share their ideas of
each picture
presented.

After the
presentation,
Teachers will present a video clip students will answer
(Common Filipino superstitious beliefs and the questions:
practices)

2. Teacher will ask the following questions:

 What do we call the beliefs that you Superstitious beliefs
mentioned based on the pictures
presented?
 Which of those beliefs do you believe Answers may vary
or practice?
 Why do you think these beliefs exist
and still believed by Filipinos?
 Do you think these beliefs/ practices
can affect our daily lives? How?

B. Explore

Teacher will divide the class into six (6). Students discuss
Each group will present a Filipino with their group and
superstitious belief. Students may present prepare for their task.
it through:

A. Skit
B. Story board After 10 minutes,
students will present
their task within 3
Rubrics for Performance (Skit): minutes.
Content- 50
Creativity- 20
Discipline/ Coopertaion-10
Overall presentation-20
Total- 100

Rubrics for Storyboard:

Content- 40
Creativity- 20
Visual impact-20
Overall presentation-20
Total- 100

The students will

C. Explain participate in the
The teacher will correct class discussion and
misconceptions from the previous take down notes.
activity and explains vague concepts.
Students may also
share additional
ideas to the class.
“Superstition”- pamahiin is any belief or practice
that is considered irrational or supernatural.

Origin:
 Philippines has seen many settler and
visitors from other places even before
the advent of written history.

 These different peoples would also

carry with them their peculiar beliefs
and customs pertaining to phenomena
that they could not explain at the time.

 These beliefs would then be

transmitted to their descendants via
oral or written tradition.

 Historians generally agree that aside

from the original main settlers (the
Negritos, Indonesians, and Malays).

 The biggest influences of Filipino

superstitions would be the Indians,
Chinese, Spanish, and the Arabs to a
lesser extent.

Traditional beliefs, practices and superstitions

are part of Filipino culture and they have been
passed on through generations.
 It promotes fatalism. Fatalism means
leaving everything to chance of fate.
 It may prove dangerous or fatal.
 The individual becomes narrow-
minded.
 It hinders the development of the
community.

(Discussion leads to integration in different areas

of learning)

D. Elaborate Students put

 Supposing these situations happened themselves in the
to you. What will you do? given situations and
answer the question
honestly.
1. Anna who is about to get married wants to
find out if her wedding gown fits. Her mother
told her that if she tried it on, her wedding
would not push through. Not sure what to do,
Anna comes to you for advice. What would
you tell her?

2. One night, your cousin asks if she could

borrow three cups of rice grains because
they have nothing to eat. Then your mother
tells you that lending rice grains at night
would bring bad luck. What will you do?

E. Evaluate Using the activity

notebook, the
Formative Test: Essay students will write an
How do superstitious beliefs affect and essay from the given
transform individuals in the society question.

Prepared by:

JAMES TABANGCORA
Senior High School Teacher

Checked:

NECESARIO F. TULOD
Principal II