PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERISTY

BAYAMBANG CAMPUS
Bayambang, Pangasinan

Theme The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and

Organizational Leadership
Topic SG8 Global Issues That Concern Schools
Resource
Person
Training Hours Thursday- Friday (10:30- 12:00 noon)
Overview On 30th January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the
COVID19 outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The
pandemic has now reached most countries around the world, with over
350,000 people dying of the respiratory illness as of 31st May 2021. The
global impact is potentially catastrophic. Estimating that unless recession is
averted in developing countries, an extra six to eight percent of the world’s
population could be pushed into extreme poverty (Oxfam, 2020). There are
particular and severe issues faced by poor populations in relation to the
pandemic. For instance, frequent hand-washing is difficult for families
without running water (Deitz and Meehan, 2019), while those in refugee
camps may struggle to socially distance (Van Bavel et al., 2020), and those
quarantined may struggle to find food as seen during Ebola outbreaks (Eba,
2014). Those in poverty are also associated with pre-existing medical
conditions that lead to higher rates of morbidity once infected, such as
chronic lung disease and immuno-suppression (Cockerham et al., 2017).
Within wealthier countries, there is also emerging evidence that the poorest
sections of society have been disproportionately affected (Godoy and Wood,
2020).

Targets/ At the end of a 1 and half hour session, the participants shall have:
Objectives 1. Identify major global issues and suggest solutions,
2. Remember the tips for financial breakthrough and protocols to
follow for health and safety, and;
3. Apply the strategies and advices to real life situations.
Content Activate
Outline 1. Each student will be given 1-10 minutes of self-assessment to
distinguish what are the global issues encountered by ASIAN Countries
and suggest solutions.

TASK: Identify major global issues and suggest solutions.

2. The participants will be grouped into three (3) and will be asked to
create a poster/slogan which includes tips, suggestions or strategies to
alleviate poverty and the spread of the corona virus.

POVERTY

COVID-19

A 2-minute discussion /brainstorming will be given to the participants

to collaborate and share with their group-mates. Each group is allotted
for 2-minute time presentation.

Fill out the Table and list down the application they can do from the
activity they had.

Poverty CoVid-19
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.

ACQUIRE: The facilitator will prepare lecture discussion so that the

participants can have their independent and interactive learning. (5
minutes lecture discussion.)

Lecture 1: POVERTY and COVID-19 VIRUS: How to Overcome?

 APPLY:
1. ALWAYS HAVE SAVINGS AND BE BUSINESS MINDED.
2. FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS SUCH AS WEARING
MASKS, WASHING HANDS AND STAYING AT HOME.

Target 1. Distinguish the difference between savings and investment.

Activities 2. Discuss the cause of being stagnant in a poor economic status.
3. Enumerate different ways and strategies to achieve financial
breakthrough.

Target 1. Identify solutions to overcome poverty and prevent the spread of

Deliverables corona virus.
2. Poster/slogan showing different ways and tips to overcome poverty
and avoid the spread of virus.
3. Table that shows different application to achieve financial
breakthrough and health safety.

Assessment 1. As a student, what would be your greatest contribution to make the

world a better place?

Answer:
 2. Using a Venn Diagram, identify the cause and effect of the
following:

CAUSE EFFECT

POVERTY

CAUSE EFFECT

COVID-19

Reference:

COVID-19, poverty traps, and global poverty discourse (Cormac Bryce et.al 2021)