Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite

BETHEL ACADEMY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

#9053 Pagasa st., Navarro, City of Gen. Trias, Cavite

SUBJECT AREA : Introduction to the Philo. of Human Person

SEMESTER : First
WEEK NO. : 2
INCLUSIVE DATES : June 24, 26 & 28, 2019

SESSION 1 (80 mins)- Monday

I. CONTENT STANDARD The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy
II. PERFORMANCE The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way
STANDARD

PPT11/12-Ia-1.1 : Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of

view
Objective/s:
III. LEARNING
COMPETENCIES/ At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
OBJECTIVES
1. Have knowledge about the definition of Philosophy and its branches.
2. Be able to give examples applying philosophical views in daily life.
3. Be able to have a grasp of what is Philosophy and what is it not.

Topic : DOING PHILOSOPHY

Reference/s : Intro. To the Philosophy of a Human Person, pp. 2-5

IV. SUBJECT MATTER
Dy, Manuel Jr. "Philosophy of Man"
Material/s : laptop, Meta-cards, visual aid

A. ROUTINARY ACTIVITIES:
 Prayer
 Greetings / Self-introduction
V. PROCEDURE  Checking of classroom condition
 Checking of attendance

B. ACTIVITY
o Show some powerpoint presentation / pictures
o Ask students of what is there idea about a picture which is
relevant to the topic for an introduction of the lesson.
o Meta-cards for column of Philosophy and what is it not.

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 C. ANALYSIS
 Follow-up by asking question relevant to the topic for introduction to
the lesson for the day. Example question, why do we need to greet the
person with a smile?
 Define Philosophy. Be able to give example of doing philosophy.
 Activity 1: Meta-cards. The students choose from meta-cards available
and be able to post it whether they belong to the column of
philosophy or what-it-it-not.
 Philosophy is thingking about how we think.
 Doing philosophy = pursuit of wisdom; = Loving wisdom.
 Basic pre-requisite for doing philosophy.
 tabularasa
 open mind
 critical reasoning / logic / argument
Argument – is a connected series of statement intended to establish a
definite proposition.
Tabularasa – ‘Clean slate’; theory that individuals are born without built-in
mental context and therefore all knowledge comes from experience or
perception. (JOHN LOCKE & SIGMUND FREUD)
Philosophy – PHILO + SOPHIA (Greek word) = love of wisdom.

D. ABSTRACTION
*The learners will be grouped and will be tasked to come up with a word
web map based from their understanding of the discussion.
*Write associated words with philosophy.

E. APPLICATION
Flash the statements:
“The unexamined life is not worth living” and
“He who has a WHY to live for can bear with almost any HOW”.
…then will ask the students to relate the statements to their present
condition as SHS Learners preparing for college.

VI. EVALUATION
VII. ASSIGNMENT /
Assign reporter on the different school of thought in philosophy.
AGREEMENT
VIII. REMARKS
IX. REFLECTION

SESSION 2 - WEDNESDAY

I. CONTENT STANDARD The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy.
II. PERFORMANCE The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way.
STANDARD
III. LEARNING PPT11/12-Ia-1.2: Recognize human activities that emanated from deliberate
COMPETENCIES/ reflection
OBJECTIVES PPT11/12-Ia-1.3: Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad
perspective on life
Objective/s:
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 At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

1. Clear understanding of the different school of thought in philosophy.

2. Be able to grasp understanding of philosophy as a concept & as a process.

Topic : DOING PHILOSOPHY

IV. SUBJECT MATTER Reference/s : Intro. To the Philosophy of a Human Person, pp.
Material/s : laptop, Meta-cards

A. ROUTINARY ACTIVITIES:
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Checking of classroom condition
 Checking of attendance

B. ACTIVITY:
 Review the previous lesson.
 Reporting
 Compare and Contrast
Philosophy
As a Concept As a Process

C. ANALYSIS
V. PROCEDURE  Gapped lecture in the origins of philosophy (Western and Eastern
strand)
 Unlocking of Difficulties: Philosophy as a concept
 Philosophy is a system of beliefs about reality. It is one's integrated
view of the world. It includes an understanding of the nature of
existence, man, and his role in the world. It is a necessary product of
man’s rational mind.
 Unlocking of Difficulties: Philosophy as a process
 Philosophy is employed as a method of inquiry. It is an engagement in
the search for the meaning of life, its value and relevance. It is a
process for finding significance in existence.
 Learning from Philosophers: The teacher will present the different
views of philosophers about the nature and meaning of philosophy.
 Ancient Greeks: to have a good life.
Medieval: to defend God
Modern: to reason/rationalize
Post-Modern: to find meaning

D. ABSTRACTION
The class will be grouped into two. The first group will be tasked to
give examples of Philosophy as a concept while the other group will
provide examples of Philosophy as a Process.

E. APPLICATION:
 Give the analogy of riding a bicycle. Riding a bicycle is not about
knowing its parts but it is in riding the bicycle itself.

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VI. EVALUATION
VII. ASSIGNMENT /
Continuation of the report..
AGREEMENT
VIII. REMARKS
IX. REFLECTION

SESSION 3 - FRIDAY
I. CONTENT STANDARD The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy.

II. PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way.

PPT11/12-Ia-1.4: Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a

holistic perspective
Objective/s:
III. LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
COMPETENCIES/
OBJECTIVES 1. Clear understanding of the subject matter.
2. Be able to formulate basic questions in life?
3.

Topic : DOING PHILOSOPHY

IV. SUBJECT MATTER Reference/s : Intro. To the Philosophy of a Human Person, pp.
Material/s : laptop, Meta-cards, visual aid

F. ROUTINARY ACTIVITIES:
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Checking of classroom condition
 Checking of attendance

G. ACTIVITY:
V. PROCEDURE  Ask the students: “Nakapagbyahe na ba kayo?”
 Recitation. Next system.

H. ANALYSIS
 Lecture discussion: Philosophy is a journey.
 Make an analogy: Scuba diving and Helicopter as vehicles of doing
philosophy.
 In what sense is philosophy related to human life?

I. ABSTRACTION
Ask learners the following questions:
*What does it mean to philosophize?
*What is its significance to your life
J. APPLICATION:
 It must be emphasized that philosophy will not teach the learners how
to earn a living, but how to make life worth living.

VI. EVALUATION
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VII. ASSIGNMENT /
AGREEMENT
VIII. REMARKS
IX. REFLECTION

Prepared by: NOTED BY:

MR. VIRGILIO D. FABI JR. MRS. RIZZA PEARL B. TRIAS

Subject Teacher School Principal

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