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DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN

THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

SECOND QUARTER

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

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Name of Learner: Grade Level:___________________
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

THE FILIPINO SOCIAL THINKERS

Background Information for Learners

We Filipinos have our own fair share of social thinkers that explained the workings of
the Filipino society in different periods of time. Their works reflected the political milieu of
their times as they attempted to expound social occurrences within the lens of Filipino
culture, experiences, and norms.

Isabelo de los Reyes was a Filipino journalist, labor activist and a co-founder of the
Aglipayan Church who made historical and ethnographical research to establish Filipino
identity. Some of his works include El Folklore Filipino, Las Islas Visayas en la Epoca de la
Conquista, Historia de Filipinas (vol. 1): Prehistoria de Filipinas, and Historia de Iloco.
These books were initially published as newspaper articles aimed at going back to Filipino
roots, in establishing the Filipino identity and in indigenizing social ideas. In his work Las
Islas Visayas en la Epoca de la Conquista, he states that when the Spaniards arrived in the
Visayan Islands, the place already had a population, natural resources, and foreign trade. He
would go on to explain the barangay as the basic political unit of the islands, how the natives
call the local chieftains and other cultural traits of the people. His most important
contribution to Philippine studies is El Folklore Filipino published in 1889 that contains
stories on folklores such as legends, fables, and superstitions.

Pedro Paterno, an intellectual who had great interest in early Filipinos and their
culture, wrote Sampaguita y Poesias Varias (1880), the first Filipino collection of poems,
and Ninay (1885), the first Filipino novel. Despite the minimal scholarly value and numerous
flaws in his works, Paterno emphasized that Filipinos had culture and identity long before the
arrival of the Spaniards in the archipelago. Paterno wrote numerous dissertations on Filipino
culture that include Antigua Civilizacion Tagalog (1887) wherein he described the initial
phase of development of the Luzonic Islands while trying to show the resemblance of this
native civilization to the early cultures of European nations, Los Itas (1890) wherein he
described the customs of the Negritos and where Tagalogs and Visayans evolved, El
Cristianismo en la Antigua Civilizacion Tagalog (1992), La Familia Tagalog en la Historia
Universal (1892, El Barangay (1892) and El Individuo Tagalo y su Arte en la Exposicion
Historico-Americana.

Jose Rizal was one of the great Filipino thinkers of all time and had numerous works
that reflected his ideas on society, education, women, history, culture, language, colonialism
and revolution. His works A La Juventud Filipina (To the Filipino Youth, 1879) and El
Consejo de los Dioses (The Council of the Gods, 1880) earned him top honors during his stay
at University of Santo Tomas. In his A La Juventud Filipina, he extolled the Filipino youth
and their contribution to the society, especially that the hope of the nation lies on them.
Education is of prime importance to Rizal if the Filipinos wanted to aspire for nationhood as
reflected in most of his works. His Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo reflected the ills
of the society as a result of deteriorating colonial rule. He also wrote essays that highlight his
views on so many important social issues of his time. These include Filipinas Dentro de

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Cien Anos (The Philippines a Century Hence, 1889), Sobre la Indolencia de los Filipinos
(On the Indolence of the Filipinos, 1890) and To the Young Women of Malolos (Sa Mga
Kababayang Dalaga sa Malolos, 1888).

Jose Rizal’s La Liga Filipina was a civic organization established in 1892 aimed at
directly involving the people to help reform the society and assist fellow Filipinos to improve
their condition.

Andres Bonifacio is considered the “The Father of the Philippine Revolution” and
one of the greatest Filipino heroes. From his essays and poems, one can appreciate his views
with regard the cultural identity of the pre-colonial natives and his lofty ideals of ushering a
new dawn to the once great Tagalog nation. One of his most important works is Ang Dapat
Mabatid ng mga Tagalog that was part of the first issue of Kalayaan, Katipunan’s
newspaper.

Emilio Jacinto is the so-called “Brains of the Katipunan” and the right-hand man of
Andres Bonifacio. His Manifesto (Pahayag, 1896) that appeared in Kalayaan reflects his
philosophy of the revolution. He also wrote Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (Association
of the Sons of Nation) aimed at informing prospective members of the conditions for joining
the organization. Within this essay is Kartilla or the set of teachings formulated by Jacinto
that must be followed by all Katipuneros.

Learning Competency:

Examine the key concepts and ideas of Filipino thinkers in the Social Sciences rooted in
Filipino language/s and experiences:
a. 19th Century (Isabelo delos Reyes, Jose Rizal, others )
Evaluate the roles and significance of Filipinos’ indigenous social ideas to national
development.

Activity 1. Reaction Paper

Examine the works of our Filipino Intellectuals. For example, you may want to examine a
work of Jose Rizal from the list below. Pick one and read (in English) its entirety. Write a
reaction paper by answering the listed guidelines.
Examples:
1. On the Indolence of the Filipinos
2. The Philippines a Century Hence
3. To the Women of Malolos
Guide Questions:
1. What is the main point of the particular work?
2. How did the author support his arguments and claims?
3. Give your own insights on his work in relation to the social issues of his
time. What can you say about his social ideas?
4. Are these articles still relevant in today’s time? Expound.

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 DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Name of Learner: Grade Level:___________________
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SIKOLOHIYANG PILIPINO

Background Information for Learners

In this lesson, students are expected to learn about Sikolohiyang Pilipino, a Filipino
perspective in the Social Sciences that aims to understand the Filipino psyche using
indigenous concepts.
Sikolohiyang Pilipino, indigenous psychology, is defined as “psychology that is
rooted on the experience, ideas and cultural orientation of the Filipinos.” Virgilio Gaspar
Enriquez is considered the Father of Sikolohiyang Pilipino and his legacy continues as his
brainchild is being used not only by social scientists in the country but also by international
organizations such as UNICEF. One of the legacies of Sikolohiyang Pilipino was the creation
of a center named Philippine Psychology Research House (PPRH) which was later renamed
Philippine Psychology research and Training House (PPRTH), then renamed Akademya sa
Sikolohiyang Pilipino. It serves as a venue for the research activities of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
scholars. The main of Sikolohiyang Pilipino is to liberate the Filipino psyche from a
colonized mentality.

Key concepts in understanding Sikolohiyang Pilipino

1. Kapuwa – a vital concept in Sikolohiyang Pilipino. It is an indigenous concept that
has a different meaning from its English counterpart, which is “other”, for kapuwa
denotes unity of the self with others while “others” implies the recognition of the self
as a separate identity.
2. Pakikipagkapuwa – is what Filipinos value. Pakikipagkapuwa should be
distinguished from pakikisama, because according to Enriquez, pakikipagkapuwa is
both a paninindigan (conviction) and a value, is much deeper and profound in its
implications, and it means accepting and dealing with the other person as an equal.
Pakikisama on the other hand, is merely a form of pakikisalamuha and connotes
conformity even to social evils such as corruption.

Levels of Social Interaction based on Pakikipagkapuwa (Santiago and Enriquez, 1976)

1. Pakikiisa (being one with)
2. Pakikisangkot (getting involved with)
3. Pakikipagpalagayan/Pakikipagpalagayang-loob (being in
rapport/understanding/acceptance with
4. Pakikisama (being along with)
5. Pakikibagay (in conformity with/in accord with)
6. Pakikilahok (joining/participating with)
7. Pakikisalamuha (interaction with)
8. Pakikitungo (transaction/civility with)

Sikolohiyang Pilipino serves as an alternative to the Institute of Philippine

Culture’s study on Philippine values for espousing a Filipino perspective in the study of

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 Philippine culture. The Institute of Philippine Culture is an Ateneo de Manila based
organization that carries out studies on local problems pertaining to education and
economic development, and by so doing aims to promote a better way of understanding
the Filipino way of life.

Four Philippine Values

1. Social Acceptance – the American Jesuit Anthropologist Frank Lynch noted that
Filipinos value social acceptance, which is manifested when one is not rejected or
criticized by others (Lynch, 1968). It also means being taken by one’s fellows for
what a person is and is treated based on his/her social status. Filipinos also value
smooth interpersonal relations (SIR) which he contrasted with the American way of
being brutally frank. He defined SIR as an ability at coping with others through
avoidance of outward signs of conflict which can be achieved through pakikisama,
euphemism, and the use of a go-between.
2. Reciprocity – the half American “activist-social scientist” Mary Hollnsteiner (now Dr.
Mary Racelis) studied reciprocity, which she defined as that code of conduct wherein
for every service accepted, intentionally sought for or not, there should be a return.
She proposed three types of reciprocity: Contractual reciprocity, Quasi-Contractual
reciprocity and utang na loob or (debt of gratitude). Contractual Reciprocity involves
the equality of reciprocal acts, meaning their proportion and nature have been clearly
settled ahead of time. In Quasi-contractual reciprocity, the expression of the customs
uses both type of the code of equality in the return of favor, meaning the things
exchanged may be different but should be equal in worth, or should be similar, and
that payment of interest is not necessary unless the borrower has failed to return the
favor after a long period of time. While the third type of reciprocity, Utang na loob
reciprocity, is created when an exchange of goods or services occurs between
individuals from two diverse groups. it forces the receiver to express his/her
appreciation by returning the favor with interest to be sure that he or she is liberated
from the debt.
3. Manileno’s Mainspring – Professor and clinical psychologist Fr. Jaime Bulatao was
able to come up with the following values of those living in Manila. First is emotional
closeness and security in a family which is manifested in the sacrifice of individual
interest for the sake of the family; strictness of parents in dealing with their children,
and the importance given to women for their nurturing skills. Second is the authority
value which refers to endorsement by the authority figure and by society which is
manifested in the exertion of firm authority so that the family may maintain closeness
and security. The third value is labeled economic and social betterment which is
expressed in striving to obtain economic capability for the family, studying and
working hard to improve one’s economic plight and aiming for social recognition.
The fourth value is called patience, suffering, and endurance, which according to
Bulatao, is associated more with women than with men, and may be expressed in a
person’s suffering before attaining happiness and that women are likely to suffer in
patience.
4. Filipino Entrepreneurship in Manufacturing – the American Jesuit social scientist and
political activist Fr. John Caroll conducted a study to know more about the
background of people who is considered as important in leading the country to
industrialization through entrepreneurship. He wanted to know the social origins of
career histories of Filipino entrepreneurs particularly in the manufacturing sector.
Based on his study, he was able to come up the following observations: that the
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 previous experience as independent businessmen; were inexplicably associated with
certain regions and were associated with certain religions

Learning Competency
Examine the key concepts and ideas of Filipino thinkers in the Social Sciences rooted
in Filipino language/s and experiences:
a. 20th - 21st Century (Sikolohiyang Pilipino, Pantayong Pananaw)
Evaluate the roles and significance of Filipinos’ indigenous social ideas to national
development.

Activity 1: TRY THIS

Imagine yourself in the situations below. Try to analyze your level of relationship with
certain people and how this is reflected in certain situations like having them as visitors in
your house. Try to relate the idea of “kapuwa” with the concepts of “ibang tao” and “hindi
ibang tao”.
1. Your teacher visited you in your house. In which part of the house would you
entertain your teacher? Would you treat him/her formally as if you were in the
classroom? Would you offer refreshments? Justify your answers.
2. Your childhood friend visited you in your house. In which part of the house would
you entertain him/her? Would you treat him/her formally? Would you invite him/her
to join you in your family dinner? Justify your answers.
3. Between your teacher and your childhood friend, whom would you consider as “hindi
ibang tao?” as “ibang tao?” Can you say that the more you allow your visitors to enter
the more intimate parts of the house (such as your bedroom), the more it reflects your
close relationship with that person and vice-versa?

PROCESSING QUESTIONS
1. What is the difference when you describe a person as “ibang tao” or as “hindi ibang
tao” How do you relate this to the concept of kapwa?
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2. Do you think the said classifications affect how you treat a particular person?
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3. Do you agree that allowing visitors in certain parts of your house reflects your level of
relationship with that person?
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Activity 2. ARRANGE ME!

Arrange the following modes of social interactions in chronological order. Write the numbers
1-8 on the blanks provided. Explain the terms in your own word.

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______ Pakikisangkot _______ Pakikipagpalagayang-loob
______ Pakikisalamuha _______ Pakikilahok
______ Pakikiisa _______ Pakikisama
______ Pakikitungo _______ Pakikibagay
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Name of Learner: Grade Level:___________________
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

PANTAYONG PANANAW

Background Information for Learners

In this lesson, students are expected to learn and understand that it is important to
advocate a Filipino perspective, especially in the study of Philippine history and society.
Dr. Zeus A. Salazar is considered the Father of Pantayong Pananaw and one of the
great minds who pioneered the articulation of Filipino perspective in the social sciences.
Pantayong Pananaw refers to the internal interconnections and connections of characteristics,
values, knowledge, wisdom, aims, traditions, behaviors and experiences of a cultural whole,
which is enveloped by and expressed through the use of one language.
Several perspectives have dominated the historical discourse but most have echoed
colonial view of Philippine history; Pantayong Pananaw provides a fresh alternative to
colonial perspectives by promoting a Filipino approach in the study of Philippine history.
The use of Filipino language is a must for Pantayong Pananaw, hence it is called a
“language-based framework”. It advocates the idea that the choice of language is a clear
indicator of whom one wishes to talk to.
Pantayong Pananaw serves as an important Filipino social science perspective for it
advocates the use of Filipino language and concepts in analyzing Philippine history and
society.

KEY CONCEPTS IN UNDERSTANDING PANTAYONG PANANAW

Historia and Kasaysayan

 When the Spaniards colonized the Pjilippines in 1565, they introduced the concept of
historia, or the writing of important events chronologically. They introduced the
concept of written history and the importance of objectivity in the writing of history.
 They proceeded to write the history of the Philippines in what has become known as
Spanish chronicles.
 Spanish chroniclers include Antonio Pigafetta, Miguel de Loarca, Pedro Chirino,
Antonio de Morga, and Francisco Alcina who wrote about Philippine history and
culture using Spanish as the medium of communication and their own perspective in
analyzing Philippine society.
 They propagated what is termed as the bipartite view of Philippine history in which
they divided the period into two parts, pre-colonial and colonial periods, the former
being characterized by “darkness” and the latter, “light”.
 This means they considered our civilization as backward and advocated the idea that
we only became civilized because of them. Thus, historia was all about the Spaniards’
efforts in civilizing a ‘savage’ culture.

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  Moreover, it is noteworthy that our oral tradition as history was relegated to the status
of myth because it did not conform to the Western standards of historia.

Perspectives in Philippine Historiography

 From the 16th to 19th century, the bipartite discourse dominated, with the Spaniards at
first talking about our culture among themselves and in their own language
(Pansilang Pananaw) then talking to us about it using their own language again
(Pankayong Pananaw.
 Fortunately, some changes in the 19th century paved the way for the education of
some mestizos who would challenge the dominant bipartite discourse. They were
called ilustrados, the “enlightened ones”.
 Because some Filipino families (mostly mestizos) became rich due to cash-crop
economy in the 19th century, they were able to send their sons to universities and
colleges here and even abroad. They were able to learn the language of the colonizers,
hence they were the ones who understood the prejudiced view of the Spaniards with
regards to Philippine culture, society and even race.
 These ilustrados led by Jose Rizal, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and Marcelo del Pilar
formulated the tripartite view of Philippine history by dividing the period into three
parts – pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods (light-darkness-light).
 They all agreed that we had a high level of civilization before the Spaniards came.
The flourishing civilization stagnated because of colonial policies, and life would be
better for the natives if reforms would be granted and the Philippines would be a
province of Spain. Thus, they joined the colonial discourse by talking back to the
Spaniards using Spanish as the medium of communication and colonial standard as
bases in defending Philippine culture (Pangkaming Pananaw)
 According to Zeus Salazar, “this was the task of the Filipino thinkers of the
Propaganda and the Revolution. What they brought into being was the tripartite view
of Philippine history which, essentially would consist of the revision of the two-part
Spanish philosophy of history and the addition of a third epoch”. This tradition has
been continued by most historians who chose to write English use foreign concepts in
writing Philippine history.
 With the proliferation of the said discourse in the 1970s, Salazar thought of
formulating a Filipino perspective and methodology in Philippine historiography,
hence Pantayong Pananaw was born.
 Pantayong Pananaw chose to focus on indigenous concepts in Philippine history that
would help us understand ourselves. Instead of using the concept of historia which has
its Western biases, kasaysayan is used as the key concept in Pantayong Pananaw.
 In Kasaysayan, the relevance or importance of events, values, and phenomena to a
group of people is given emphasis instead of chronology of events. Kasaysayan is
“salaysay na may saysay sa isang grupo ng tao”.
 The essence of Pantayong Pananaw, therefore, is in the internal interconnections and
connections of characteristics, values, knowledge, wisdom, aims, traditions, behaviors
and experiences of a cultural whole, which is enveloped by and expressed through the
use of one language. Thus, in Pantayong Pananaw, a Filipino is talking to a fellow
Filipino about their own experiences as Filipinos, using Filipino as the language of
communication.

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Bagong Kasaysayan
 The idea of Bagong Kasaysayan is a fusion of the ancient definition of kasaysayan
with the scientific tradition of historia.
 In bagong kasaysayan, historians focus on non-traditional themes such as epidemics,
women, environment and even jokes. Written documents are not the only valid
sources considered, as what is propagated especially by positivists in the 19 th century
such as the German historian Leopold von Ranke who argued that “no document, no
history”.
 The use of primary sources, which was Ranke’s contribution to the field of
historiography, is also being emphasized, but primary sources are not confined to
documents alone but to other sources as well such as artifacts, fossils, remains,
language, and architecture.
 The use of an indigenous perspective is also a must in Bagong Kasaysayan since it
will serve as the historians framework in analyzing historical facts and propagating
nationalist consciousness.
 Finally, the use of national language is considered beneficial in Bagong Kasaysayan
since it would help in the promotion of a Filipino perspective in the writing of
history.

Learning Competency
Examine the key concepts and ideas of Filipino thinkers in the Social Sciences rooted
in Filipino language/s and experiences:
a. 20th - 21st Century (Sikolohiyang Pilipino, Pantayong Pananaw)
Evaluate the roles and significance of Filipinos’ indigenous social ideas to national
development.

Activity 1. TRY THIS

Consider the following scenarios. In the context of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines
from 16th century to 19th century, which language will be used in the following situations?
Write your answer on the blank.
1. A Spaniard talking to a fellow Spaniard about Philippine culture.
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2. A Spaniard talking to a native about Philippine culture.
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3. A Madrid-educated mestizo talking to a Spaniard about Philippine culture.
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4. A native talking to a fellow native about Philippine culture.
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PROCESSING QUESTIONS
1. How important is the choice of language in effective communication?
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 2. In choosing a language to communicate with fellow Filipinos, what language should
be used given the fact that different ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines use
different languages? Why?
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DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Name of Learner: Grade Level:___________________
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE REAL WORLD /

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IN ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES

Background Information for Learners

Each discipline of the social sciences contributes a great deal of knowledge in

understanding our society. Social scientists help us in understanding the society in general
while exerting efforts to address several pressing issues of our times. This lesson will take us
into several societal issues of our time and how the professions of the social sciences make
things happen toward addressing these concerns.

Social scientists specializing in the field of Political Science and those engaged in the
government sector can help formulate and implement projects aimed at strengthening the
bureaucracy and improving governance for efficient delivery of services to the people.
Professions for graduates of Political Science may include social policy program officer,
legislative analyst, political aide, lobbyist, diplomat, or even politician. Aside from the
government, they can find employment in the private sector, journalism, academe, and law
firms.
Economists are integral in planning and formulating policies aimed at providing the
needed stimulus to boost the economy. Economic experts may need to evaluate the different
economic theories, methodology and measurement (economic indicators), existing economic
policies, and economic history for them to devise the most appropriate economic system.
Aside from the government, economic majors may also be employed in the finance sector
such as banking, accountancy, tax, and insurance. Others may get into management,
marketing, human resources, sales and advertising. Economic graduates can also enter the
academe.

Meanwhile, as the Filipino family is now facing numerous challenges with rapid
modernization and urbanization, sociologists and other social scientists may need to
undertake new studies so as to explain the different phenomena affecting the Filipino outlook
on family as the basic unit in the society. Graduates of Sociology may become exhaustively
involved in community and social services. While Sociologists are principally concerned in
family being a social organization, Sociology majors also get decent jobs in business and
industry, education, government, and research.

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 Climate change has triggered numerous destructive effects in Philippine society
ranging from the loss of lives to the devastation of properties. Social scientists engaged in this
type of scenario must constantly strive to protect the people from the harmful effects of
nature and should develop measures to preserve and protect the environment from damaging
human activities.

All social scientists, such as demographers and geographers, must work hand in hand
to address alarming environmental concerns.

The Role of Social Sciences in Addressing Social Issues

Social issues or social problems refer to conditions that harm any segment of the
population which are induced by society; they may also refer to acts and conditions that
violate the norms and values found in society (Long, 2007).

Gender inequality is an example of a social issue which refers to the differences

between men and women that systematically favor one group, which is the result of distinct
roles and behaviors that a particular society considers appropriate for men and women (WHO
website, 2015). The social construct of women being irrational (liberal feminism) may be one
of the reasons why people create symbols that signify this belief (symbolic interactionism),
hence propagating gender inequality.

Racial discrimination is another social issue which refers to the actions, behavior, or
treatment based on prejudice or hatred against persons based on their race (Hunt and
Colander, 2011). Racism can be analyzed using Marxism’s focus on conflict and structural
functionalism’s emphasis on social harmony.

Another social issue is terrorism which involves the use of violence or threat of
violence with the goal of instilling fear beyond the immediate victims (Hoffman, 1998).
Terrorism can be analyzed using psychoanalysis and its focus on the unconscious, as well as
rational choice theory with its focus on an individual being aware of the reasons behind his or
her acts, seeing it as the best possible option with the least probable costs.

Another social issue is social inequality, or the existence of unequal opportunities and
rewards for different social positions within a group or society, and contains structured and
recurrent patterns of unequal distribution of goods, wealth, opportunities, rewards, and
punishments (Crossman, 2014). Social inequality can be analyzed using Filipino perspectives
of Pantayong Pananaw by explaining social inequality using the great cultural divide concept.
Sikolohiyang Pilipino when used to analyze social inequality uses the concept of kapuwa in
explaining social inequality.

Learning Competency
Analyze the practical use of Social Sciences in addressing social concerns and phenomenon.

Activity 1. TRY THIS

Students will write a social issue, description about the written social issue, and explanation
why it is a social issue. Follow the format below.
Issue 1 Issue 2 Issue 3
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 Description

Why it is a social
issue?

PROCESSING QUESTIONS:

1. Why did you come up with the said social issues?

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2. What do you think makes an issue a social issue?
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3. What do you think are the factors that should be considered in solving societal issues?
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Activity 2: PICK ME

Choose a specific profession or one social scientist who can address the following
environmental concerns. Pick only one social scientist.
1. Land Resources
2. Water Resources
3. Animal Wildlife

Write a short research paper discussing the various ways on how your chosen profession or
social scientist can help solve the problem. Use the introduction, body and conclusion format.

RUBRIC
Criteria Description Points Points Obtained
Content The paper has sufficiently elaborated the various 20
means on how a social scientist can help address
the problem.
Analysis Analysis was clear and concise based on the 20
data presented.
Organizatio The paper was well-written with ideas easily 10
n conveyed to readers.
Total 50

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