7/8

Technical and
Livelihood
Education (TLE)
Home Economics-Caregiving
Week 1

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 Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 7/8
Self-Learning Module-Caregiving
Quarter 1: Module 1: Week 1
First Edition, 2020

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DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF THE MODULE

Writers : Ritchel P. Augusto, Teacher I, Gun-ob High School

: Jinky P. Augusto, Teacher I, Abuno High School
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Chief Education Supervisor, CID : Dr. Oliver M. Tuburan
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Education Program Supervisor, TLE : Reynold Q. Velos

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 INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

For the facilitator:

Welcome to Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE Self-Learning

Module on Caregiving.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher
or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social and economic constraints
in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE Self-

Learning Module on Caregiving.

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is
often used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may
learn, create and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource
signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered to successfully
achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your
academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.

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HOW TO USE THE MODULE
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.

2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other

activities included in the module.

3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.

4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.

5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.

6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,

do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful

learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can
do it!

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 Lesson 1 – Use and Maintain Equipment, Tools
and Paraphernalia

What I Need to Know

This lesson is designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you understand caregiving equipment, tools and paraphernalia. The scope of
this module permits usage in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
Content Standards:
A. demonstrate understanding of the underlying principles on the
usage of caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia.
Performance Standards:
A. identify the nature of caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia
based on task requirement.
Learning Competency:
1. Identify caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia applicable to a
specific job.
2. Describe tools, equipment and paraphernalia used in caregiving.
3. Classify tools, equipment and paraphernalia according to types and
functions used in caregiving.

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 What I Know

Pre-Test 1.0
Let us determine how much you already know about identifying
materials and tools applicable to a specific construction job. Take this test.

Direction: Read and analyze carefully each statement given. Encircle the letter
of the correct answer.

1. What is used to hold carry hot and cold liquid?

A. airpot B. blender C. coffee maker D. chopping board
2. What is used to mix and purify fruits, vegetables and other substances?
A. airpot B. blender C. coffee maker D. chopping board
3. This is where vegetables and fruits can be cut.
A. airpot B. blender C. coffee maker D. chopping board
4. What tool is used to brew coffee instantly?
A. airpot B. blender C. coffee maker D. chopping board
5. What tool is used to scoop dust when sweeping?
A. dustpan B. flat iron C. hanger D. laundry basket
6. What tool is used for pressing fabric or clothing?
A. dustpan B. flat iron C. hanger D. laundry basket
7. This is designed to hang garment or clothing.
A. dustpan B. flat iron C. hanger D. laundry basket
8. This is where dirty or soiled clothes are kept.
A. dustpan B. flat iron C. hanger D. laundry basket
9. What is used to measure body temperature?
A. aneroid B. stethoscope C. thermometer D. weighing scale
10. What is used to check the functionality of heart, lungs and other internal
organs?
A. aneroid B. stethoscope C. thermometer D. weighing scale
Refer to Answer Key

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 What’s New

Study the picture given. Name at least five caregiving tools, materials,
equipment and paraphernalia that you love using. Say something about them
in two sentences.

Refer to Answer Key

What Is It

Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia

I. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used in Meal Preparation

Air pot is a vessel Blender is a kitchen

usually rounded and laboratory
which is used for appliance which is
holding liquid to used to emulsify, mix
maintain hotness or and puree food and
coldness. other substances.

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 Coffee maker is an Chopping board is
electric countertop a flat, wooden, or
appliance that brews plastic board
hot coffee where meats or
automatically vegetables can be
cut.

Electric knife is a Electric can opener

kitchen device which is is a useful device
used for slicing food. It which is used to
requires less physical open canned goods
effort than an ordinary with ease and
knife and makes neater accuracy.
slices.

Food processor is a multi-tasking tool Food tongs is an instrument

which is used to slice, dice, or whip with two hinged or sprung
food ingredients arms for
grasping and
holding.

Ladle is a long- Microwave oven is an oven that uses

handled spoon microwave to cook or heat food.
with a deep
bowl at the end
for serving food
specially broth
or soup.

Stove is an
appliance in which
electricity/gas is
utilized to supply
heat to be used for
cooking or
reheating.

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II. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used for Cleaning, Washing and
Drying

Bottle sterilizer is Broom is a tool

an apparatus which which is used for
is used in sweeping dirt. It
destructing consists of twigs
microorganisms in and bristles bound
containers like together and
feeding bottle attached to a
through boiling. handle.

Dishwasher Hanger resembles

is a like person’s
mechanical shoulders and is
device for used to hang
cleaning garments on.
dishes, eating
utensils and
pots.

Dryer is a machine or apparatus that Dustpan is a handled pan or scoop

removes moisture through ventilation or into which dust is
heat. swept.

Duster is a cloth or brush which is Clothes iron is an electric

used in removing dirt and dust. appliance which is used along with
an ironing
board, to
iron or
press
clothing,
fabric or
draperies.

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 Ironing Laundry basket is used for
board is a holding dirty
long, narrow or soiled
padded clothes for
board, often washing or
with wet clothes
collapsible for drying.
supporting It may also
legs, used as a working surface for be used for
ironing. sorting clean
clothes to be folded.

Vacuum cleaner Washing

is an electrical machine is an
appliance which is electric
used for cleaning appliance for
floors, carpets, washing
and furniture by clothes and
suction. linen.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Identification. Identify the tool, equipment, or

paraphernalia being described or used in the given specific tasks.

1. It is used for sorting clean clothes.

2. What is used for sweeping dirt on the floor?
3. What is used for measuring blood pressure?
4. It is used for checking body temperature.
5. It is used for scooping dust on the floor

What I Can Do

Directions: Compile at least ten pictures of the different caregiving

equipment, tools, and paraphernalia. Make a handbook that will be useful
for a future caregiver like you. Provide a summary which presents the

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 equipment, tools, and paraphernalia according to its classification, use and
function. A sample guide is provided for you.

Name:_________________ Date: _____________

Teacher:________________ Score: ____________
Name Classification Use Function
Equipment, tools
Sample picture of and paraphernalia Used for cleaning Removes dust
for
duster
cleaning, washing,
laundry and
ironing

What’s More

Word Arrangement. Arrange the jumbled letters to make a word on the

box. Descriptions are given as clue for each item.
1. TOPRAI-
It is a vessel used to hold hot or cold liquid.
2. EVSTO-
It is an appliance that is gas or electricity operated used for cooking.
3.NOVE CROMIVEWA-
It is a device use to heat foods automatically.
4. RAMEKOCEFFE-
It is used to brew coffee instantly.
5. BERNDLE-
It is used to mix, puree, or emulsify food and other substances.
6. LDAEL–
A long handled- tool used to serve soup or broth.

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 7. ROABD INGPOPCHI-
It is where fruits, meat and vegetables be cut to avoid cuts.
8. DOOF NGOTS-
A two-hinged tool used to grasp and hold fried meat.
9. CAN ROPENER RTICELER-
An electrically-operated device use to open canned goods with
convenience.
10. DOOF ROSSECOP
It is a multi-tasking tool that is used to slice, dice, or whip food
ingredients right away.

Assessment

Self-Check 1.3
A. Directions: Isolation. Choose the word that does not belong to their
respective category. Write the word in your activity notebook.

1. (Bottle sterilizer, Dryer, Flat iron, Microwave Oven)

2. (Chopping Board, Electric Can opener, Food Tongs,
Thermometer)
3. (Broom, Dustpan, Food processor, Washing Machine)
4. (Clothes Hanger, Flat Iron, Ironing board, Stethoscope)
5. (Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope, Thermometer, Vacuum
Cleaner)

B. Directions: Group the following tools, equipment, and paraphernalia

according to their classifications. Write each word in the appropriate box.
Bottle Sterilizer Electric knife Iron
Thermometer Ironing board Oven
Dryer Food Processor Stethoscope
Blender
Used for meal Used for cleaning, laundry, Used for taking vital
preparation and ironing signs

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 Refer to Answer Key

Additional Activities

Directions: Make a list of at least ten different tools, equipment and

paraphernalia that may be available in your home which are not on the items
presented in the lesson. Identify the function of each and determine whether
or not if this can be used in a health care environment.

Tools, equipment, and Functions Can these be used in a

paraphernalia health care
environment?
Yes No

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Assessment
1.Microwave Oven
2. Thermometer
3. Food processor
4. Stethoscope
5. Vacuum Cleaner
Used for Meal Used for Cleaning, Used for taking vitals
Preparation Laundry and Ironing signs
blender bottle sterilizer stethoscope
electric knife dryer thermometer
Food processor iron
oven ironing board
What I Have What’s More Pre-Test
Learned 1.0
1. Airpot
1. Laundry Basket 1. A
2. Stove
2. Broom 2. B
3. Microwave
3. 3. D
Oven
Sphygmomanometer 4. C
4. Coffeemaker
4. Thermometer 5. A
5. Blender
5. Dustpan 6. A
6. Ladle
7. C
7. Chopping
8. D
Board
9. C
8. Food tongs
9. Electric Can
Opener
10. Food
Processor
Answer Key
 References

Cruz, Winnie Lopez, “K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and

Livelihood Education Learning Module Caregiving, “NCR: Deped Bataan,
2013), pages 1-17.

Elana D. Zucker. The Caregiver’s Resourcebook 6th Edition Pearson

Education South Asia PTE. LTD. 2009.

Online Resources:

http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/9/k_to_12_caregiving
learning_module.pdf

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/519673244488875270/
https://www.google.com/search?q=dustpan+images&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk01Dtqu0
QHMgMuwPGiVNmIM7vkA9-
Q:1594872769750&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiJkZyH9NDqAhUQ7WEKHe
B_DbkQ_AUICSgA&biw=1328&bih=591&dpr=1

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