Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IX – ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
SCHOOL DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA CITY
VITALI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MIALIM, VITALI, ZAMBOANGA CITY

SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the session, the learners are expected to:

a. Analyze the characteristics of philosophy by expanding the graphic organizer;
b. Describe the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking;
c. Discuss their thoughts regarding the importance of philosophy in their lives.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic/Lesson: Philosophy
References: Department of Education
Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR)
Roberto D. Abella, M.div., D.Min. (Page 10-13).
Materials: Chalk, Board Marker
Healing Self-confidence, courage and trust, empathy and self-
Component: compassion, the experience of having a voice and
being heard, self-regulation / relaxation / anxiety
management for those who have performance anxiety
Learning Language skills, listening skills, concentration,
Component: performance and presentation skills

III. PROCEDURE

A. Preliminary Activities
The teacher should:
• Greet the class;
• Ask them to pick up all the trash they can find beneath or around their
chairs;
• Call a student to lead the prayer;
• Observe safety health measures; and
• Introduce the Classroom Rules:
 Listen Attentively
 Participate Actively
B. Lesson Proper

Motivation

Ask learners about self-compassion and empathy.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

What are the reasons that compel a person to Answers may vary.
engage in philosophical thinking?
Provide follow-up questions
How can you as a person benefit from Answers may vary.
philosophizing?
Provide follow-up questions

Activity

Instructions:
1. Ask the students to discuss their approach when solving problems.
2. Have them relate the concept of holistic thinking to understanding and
solving problems.
3. Let the students differentiate between holistic and partial thinking.
4. Let the students answer discuss on page 11.

Analysis

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

Have you ever had an experience where Answers may vary.
reflecting on your actions benefited you?
Has reflection ever helped you avoid making a Answers may vary.
bad?
How can philosophy help you succeed as a Answers may vary.
student?
How can philosophy help you become a Answers may vary.
productive individual and citizen?

Abstraction

 Ask the students to relate their ideas regarding what it means to engage in
reflection.
 Ask them why reflection is important. Have them do think on page 12
 Let the students share their work in class. You may have the students to form a
group and do a role play.

Application

Reflection:
Expound how philosophical skills can benefit us in different ways.
C. Evaluation

Essay:

1. How do we characterize the study of philosophy?

2. What are the practical uses of philosophy in our lives?

D. Assignment

1. What are the methods of philosophy?

Prepared By:

MAHATHER A. JUAINI
Grade 12 Philosophy Teacher