Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Davao City
Region XI
DANIEL R. AGUINALDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sto. Niño, Matina, Davao City

LESSON PLAN IN PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

JANUARY 18-19, 2023

I. OBJECTIVES

A. Content Standard
The learners demonstrate an understanding of elections and political parties and civil society and
social movements.

B. Performance Standard
The learners shall be able to analyze the interactions between state and society.
C. Most Essential Learning Competency
1. Discuss the concepts of civil society and social movements. HUMSS_PG12- IIe-10
2. Explain the contributions of civil society organizations and social movements to Philippine
democracy. HUMSS_PG12- IIe-11
3. Evaluate the role of civil society organizations and social movements. HUMSS_PG12- IIe-12

D. Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, at least 80% of the learners are expected to:
Explain the concepts, role, and contributions of civil societies and social movements to
Philippine democracy.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: CIVIC SOCIETIES AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

B. References:
Banga, L. (2020, September 24). Social Movements in the Philippine Context.
Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/31601694/Social_Movements_in_the_Philippine
_context
Phatharathananunth, S. (2020, September 24). “Social Movements and Democracy:
Experiences from the Philippines And Thailand.” 259–67. Retrieved from
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1039.9353&rep=
rep1&type=pdf
The Role of Civil Society and Social Movements. (2020, September 22). Retrieved
from https://gsdrc.org/topic-guides/social-exclusion/lessons-andtools/
the-role-of-civil-society-and-social-movements/
What is civil society? (2020, July 15). Retrieved from
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-civil-society-definitionexamples.
html

C. Materials: Laptop, TV, activity materials

D. Values: The learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding on the vital role played
by an active civil society and social movements in ending the authoritarian regime in the country,
how it contributes to a functioning nation, and have been considered as one component in the
democratization process.
III. PROCEDURES
A. Preliminaries
 Prayer
 Checking of Attendance
 Organizing physical space

B. Activity
FACT or BLUFF
The whole class will choose if the statements about the concept, role and contributions of civil
society and social movements to Philippine democracy.

C. Analysis

The teacher will make a recap from the previous discussion to relate the new lesson. Another
activity will be given to unlock the new lesson and discussion on civil society, and social
movement will be given.

Each group will enumerate at least five institutions or organizations that influence their lives and
the lives of people in your community and tell something about it. In five minutes, they will
write their answers on a piece of paper provided.
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________

C. Abstraction
Activity 2:
Look for three words/concepts that are related to civil society and social movements in the word
cloud below then explain each word based on your understanding. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

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Answer the following questions in three to five sentences. Write your answer at the back part of
your paper.

1. What are the important roles of civil society movements in good governance?
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2. What do you think might happen in a society with a weak and strong civil
society?
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D. Application
Paste a picture of yourself on a bond paper depicting your advocacy on how you may
contribute a positive impact in the overall well-being of your community. Write a short
essay about it. Your essay will be checked using the criteria below.
Content - 15 points
Structure, Logic, and Transition - 15 points
Presentation of Photo - 10 points
Grammatical Accuracy - 5 points
Punctuation, Spelling and Presentation - 5 points
Total - 50 points

IV. ASSESSMENT:
IDENTIFICATION. Identify the terms being described in the following statements. Write the
letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It was defined as a sustained and purposeful collective mobilized by an identifiable, self-

organized group in confrontation with specific power structures and in the pursuit of
socioeconomic and political change.
2. These organizations are not operated by the government, are very often reliant on donations,
and tend to be comprised of volunteers.
3. It is comprised of groups or organizations working in the interest of the citizens but operating
outside of the governmental and for-profit sectors.
4. A sectoral party dedicated to promoting the rights of Filipino women through participation in
the country's electoral system and organs of governance.
5. These groups are smaller than NGO’s that are made up of people from the community who
volunteer their time to raise money for community projects or needs.
6. It was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated
on February 22–25, 1986.
7. A civil group dedicated to fighting for the rights of workers such as proper funding of basic
social services and wages.
8. It was a peaceful political protest from January 17-20, 2001, that overthrew President Joseph
Estrada in his position.
9. It has truly become the premier humanitarian organization in the country, committed to
provide quality life-saving services that protect the life and dignity especially of indigent
Filipinos in vulnerable situations.
10. Under his dictatorial government the country witnessed widespread human rights violations,
corruption and brutality that led to 1986 EDSA Revolution.

V. ASSIGNMENT:
Write a reflection paper on why the existence of civil society and social movement is
naturally necessary in our country? Write your answer in your notebook.
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Prepared by:

PEACHY CLEO D. SUAREZ

Teacher II

Observed by:

JAY M. MAGNO
Master Teacher II