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Welcome to the Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences -11 Self-Learning Module (SLM)
This module was developed by an educator from public school 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.
The writer would like also to acknowledge the main source in constructing this module :Discipline
and Ideas in the Social Sciences 11. A textbook with a Copyright 2016 made by Carlos Pena Tatel Jr.
as the Author and Editor published by Rex Bookstore with main office at Florentino Street,Sta.Maria
Heights, Quezon City
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This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the (Topic). The
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recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
What I Know
Direction: Write T if you think the statement is correct and write F if it is incorrect. Write the answer
on the space provided before the number.
Congratulations! I know you are now ready to start with the new lesson.
Lesson
Define Social Science as the study of
1 society.
What’s In
In this lesson, you will be able know, learn, and develop your understanding about social
sciences and its relationship to the society. Now, Let’s start by this activity.
ACTIVITY 1 INTRODUCE YOURSELF
What’s New
ACTIVITY 2 ENUMERATE ME
Directions: Enumerate at least three (3) concepts and ideas when you hear the word Social
Science and explain it briefly.
Concept 1:
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Concept 2:
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Concept 3:
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ACTIVITY 3 BRAINSTORMING.
After all the questions have answered, it is time to gain new learning. Ready, set, and
learn!
What is It
The discipline of social sciences are viewed as those that deal with “ human society, societal
groups, individuals in their relationships with others or institutions of societies and material
goods as expression of human cohabitation”(Bayer,1992).This definition shows the difficulty of
grasping all aspects of social sciences as opposed to natural science , which have a common
perspective rather than a common subject of study. The distinction between social and cultural
sciences and humanities is controversial.
There are some of the ways by which the social sciences would attempt to explain social
phenomena. The disciplines of anthropology, economics, history, human geography, political science,
psychology and sociology heighten our understanding of social, economic and political worlds. One’s
experience of society alone would provide the basis for understanding the behavior of people and
institutions, and for making predictions about it. After all, these experiences do help us navigate
social life.
There is so much gain from studying the social science more importantly, these discipline helps us
develop the ability to reflect on our own biases and beliefs and link these to the broader structures
that engender them. The following are some of its definition:
1. Social Science is the branch of science devoted to the study of societies and
the relationships among individuals within those societies.
2. Social Science is a body of knowledge and thought pertaining to human affairs as distinguished
from sticks, stones, stars and physical objects.
3. Social Science is a discipline that invite an exploration of other ways of seeing, or
taking into consideration other experiences, and looking at things from different
perspectives and lenses, in order to arrive at the deeper analysis of why things happen
the way they do. As such, we can be more inclusive and informed in making
contributions to social change and the betterment of the society.
4. Social Science consists of disciplines that enable us to comprehend the complexity of a social
phenomenon-be it historical, social , cultural, psychological , linguistic, economic or political .
What’s More
Directions: Fill out the concept map showing the definition of social science as a study of society.
SOCIETY
Y
Directions: Fill out the concept map showing the definition of social science as a study of society.
SOCIETY
Y
You did a great job in the previous activities! Now, it is time to process what you have
learned from the lesson.
ACTIVITY 6 I BELIEVE ….
In the context of Social Science , list down at least 5 ideas that you believe in by
completing the following statements
What I Can Do
ACTIVITY 7 BRAINSTORMING
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ASSESSMENT
Directions : Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
_________________________1.Social Science can be used to study and understand society.
_________________________2.Socialization affects the overall cultural practices of a society, not it
does not shape one’s self-image.
_________________________3.Most social scientist believe heredity is most factor influencing
human development.
_________________________4.Social sciences perspective can be used to address issues and problem.
_________________________5.Society refers to group of people who share a culture and a territory.
Answer Key
1. T 6. T
2. T 7. F
3. T 8. T
4. F 9. T
5. T 10.F
AGREE OR
ACTIVITY 4
DISAGREE
1.AGREE
2.AGREE
3.DISAGREE
4.AGREE
5.DISAGREE
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
REFERENCES:
Books Reference:
SHS :Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences :Carlos Pena Tatel ,Jr. ,Published Copyright 2016 of Rex
Bookstore,Inc., /ISBN No. 978-971-23-7828-7
Department of Education: Bureau of Learning Resources ( DepEd-BLR) Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg.
DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600
DISCLAIMER
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the (Topic). The
scope of this module permits it to be used 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. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
What I Know
Congratulations! I know you are now ready to start with the new lesson, still pay attention to
attain the knowledge you want to know.
Lesson
Introducing the disciplines within the
2 Social Sciences
What’s In
In this lesson, you will be able to distinguish Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. Now,
Let’s start by this activity.
Directions: Encircle the word related to social science while underline those words related to natural
science.
BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
ECONOMICS HISTORY PSYCHOLOGY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
ANTHROPOLOGY MATHEMATICS ZOOLOGY
What’s New
Directions: Enumerate at least there (3) concepts and ideas when you hear the word Social Science
and explain it briefly.
SOCIAL NATURAL
SCIENCE SIMILARITIES SCIENCE
After all the questions have answered, it is time to gain new learning. Ready, set, and
learn!
What is It
There are a number of similarities between the natural and social sciences, which include the use
of similar methods and partly overlapping epistemological and ontological stance, i.e. stances
regarding the creation of knowledge and the nature of reality. However , there are also a number of
elements that distinguish the two, such is their different origins, subjects of study and limitations.
Following definitions of natural and social sciences, these elements will be contrasted in the
following:
Natural Science defines as “discipline that deal only with natural event(i.e. independent and
dependent variables in nature ) using scientific methods”.(Ledoux 2002,p.34)
Origin- the birth of natural science is marked by changing world views introduced by
Renaissance thinkers who questioned earlier explanations about the world and turned more
systematic methods of investigations.
Subject of Study-the aim of natural science is to discover the laws that rule the world (Buchel,
1992)The focus lies on the natural and not on the social world, although the differentiation is not
always simple.
Methods- Natural Science methods are possibly the most popular methods of scientific
investigation. Compared to the social science, the natural science rely more on mathematically based
methods because of more uniform nature of natural sciences and the countability that enables the
scientists to apply mathematics(Buchel,1992,p.228)
Philosophical stances-with thinkers including Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn, fundamental
criticism of natural science approaches has emerged during the 20 th century. Before Popper, the
way in which knowledge is created was not questioned by most scientist, most of whom adopted and
inductive epistemology, in which a finding is regarded as general truth when a sufficient number of
experiments have led to the same outcome.
Limitations-among the most common limitations of natural science research are technical and
financial boundaries, both of which have been constantly pushed in history. Technical boundaries
severe when expensive are related to the inability you conduct precise measures while Financial
boundaries play a role in most research projects, but can become especially severe when expensive
equipment has to be employed.
Social Science-are those bodies of learning and study which recognizes the simultaneous and
mutual action of physical and no-physical stimuli which produce social relation (James High )
Origin -It is much younger than the natural sciences. Even though the social interactions in a
society have probably been of interest for many centuries, scientific studies of social interactions
began as late as during the 19th century with sociological publications.
Subject of study – in contrast to the natural sciences , the study objects of social sciences can
take notice of the forecast of scientist. Subject of the study are the phenomena of social interaction
and coexistence .It can rather be classified by their common perspective then through a specific
subject study .
Methods-observation is one of the mainly used method, as a social science counterpart of the
natural sciences experiment. It is much more difficult to carry out an experiment in social ,than in
natural sciences. The reason therefore lies in the uncontrollability of social environments.
Philosophical stances- in contrast to the natural sciences ,there was much more debate
about the question of what is acceptable knowledge among social scientist. Among the first popular
stances advocated by the social scientists including Compte is the positive position who received
criticisms from interpretivism , who argue that the social reality cannot be measured in the same way
as natural events.(Bryman , 2008)
Limitations-Studies in social sciences are often limited by various factors including the need to
base findings on interpretations, the complexity of a field in which single variables cannot be
controlled for easily, as well as ethical issues and financial problems.
What’s More
ACTIVITY 4 IDENTIFY ME
Directions: Read and analyze the following statements. Put check in the column where the statement
belong.
You did a great job in the previous activities! Now, it is time to process what you have
learned from the lesson.
What I Have Learned
1. There are a number of similarities between the natural and social sciences, which include the
use of similar methods and partly overlapping epistemological and ontological stance, i.e. stances
regarding the creation of knowledge and the nature of reality. However , there are also a number of
elements that distinguish the two, such is their different origins, subjects of study and limitations
2. Social Science is much younger than the natural sciences.
3. Natural Science aims to discover the laws that rule the world while subject of the study of Social
Sciences are the phenomena of social interaction and coexistence
4. Natural Science methods are possibly the most popular methods of scientific investigation.
5. Observation is one of the mainly used method, as a social science counterpart of the natural
sciences.
What I Can Do
ACTIVITY 5 BRAINSTORMING
ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY 6 ESSAY
Content -4
Expression -3
Organization -3
Total -10
Answer Key
HISTORY PHYSICS
ECONOMICS BIOLOGY
POLITICAL SCIENCE CHEMISTRY
ANTHROPOLOGY MATHEMATICS
PSYCHOLOGY ZOOLOGY
ACTIVITY 4 IDENTIFY ME
1. Natural Science
2. Social Science
3. Natural Science
4. Social Science
5. Social Science
6. Natural Science
7. Social Science
8. Social Science
9. Natural Science
10. Social Science
REFERENCES:
Books Reference:
SHS :Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences :Carlos Pena Tatel ,Jr. ,Published Copyright 2016 of Rex
Bookstore,Inc., /ISBN No. 978-971-23-7828-7
Department of Education: Bureau of Learning Resources ( DepEd-BLR) Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg.
DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600
DISCLAIMER
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the (Topic). The
scope of this module permits it to be used 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. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
What I Know
A number of these social sciences disciplines would perhaps familiar to you. Some of them, for
instance economics and history. Others, such as anthropology and sociology, have until recently,
only made on appearance in college curriculums. Political science and psychology are popular
disciplines because they are used frequently in everyday conversations on people’s behavior or the
state of government. Geography, on the other hand , is incorporated in elementary social studies
subjects, but in a very simplistic way. These disciplines all examine social phenomena, diverging
mainly in the specific aspect of human life that they study.
What’s In
In the previous lesson, you have learned the definition of Social Sciences , its
similarities and differences with Natural Sciences
In this lesson, you will be able to introduce into the first discipline of Social Sciences .
What’s New
ACTIVITY 2 BRAINSTORMING
Thank You for sharing your thoughts with us .Now ,its time for us to proceed to our proper lesson.
What is It
A number of these social sciences disciplines would perhaps familiar to you. Some of them, for
instance economics and history. Others, such as anthropology and sociology, have until recently,
only made on appearance in college curriculums. Political science and psychology are popular
disciplines because they are used frequently in everyday conversations on people’s behavior or the
state of government. Geography, on the other hand , is incorporated in elementary social studies
subjects, but in a very simplistic way. These disciplines all examine social phenomena, diverging
mainly in the specific aspect of human life that they study.
Definition , Branches an Methods of Anthropology
A discipline of infinite curiosity about human being. It comes from the Greek Anthropos fore “man
, human, and logos for study.” It is simply the study of mankind. Anthropology is a broad and varied
discipline for it covers physical anthropology, archeology, culture, history, social, linguistic, social
and cultural and anthropology.
Anthropologist define Anthropology as “the science of Man and his works” ,the scientific study of
the physical ,social economic, cultural development and behavior of human beings in a particular
Branches of Anthropology
Included in the discussion is the branches of Anthropology ,Now, Lets test your creativity by this
Activity
What’s More
ACTIVITY 3 SKETCH ME
What I Can Do
ACTIVITY 4 ANSWER ME
If you are an anthropologist, what specific Filipino tradition will you be interested into?
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ASSESSMENT
Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blanks
provided.
Column A Column B
_____1. It is a concentration of cultural anthropology that a.Ethnographic Method
focuses on language in society.
_____2. It studies human societies and elements of cultural life. b. Descriptive Method
_____3. mainly involves the systematic collection and analytic c. Archaeology
processing of statistical data by conducting a survey
_____ 4. It entails the reconstruction of events by piecing together d. Anthropology
1 AGREE
2 AGREE
3 DISAGREE
4 AGREE
5 DISAGREE
1.e
2.f
3.b
4.i
5.h
6.a
7.j
8.c
9.g
10.d
REFERENCES:
Books References:
SHS :Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences :Carlos Pena Tatel ,Jr. ,Published Copyright 2016 of Rex
Bookstore,Inc., /ISBN No. 978-971-23-7828-7
Department of Education: Bureau of Learning Resources ( DepEd-BLR) Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg.
DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600
Other References:
https://www.anthropology.northwestern.edu/subfields/
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