Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SOCCSKSARGEN Region
Schools Division of South Cotabato
Alunan Ave., City of Koronadal

A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN HUMSS - 12

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

1. Define and understand what is politics and governance.

2. Know the concepts, relationships, importance and origin of politics and
governance
3. Understand the politics and governance in real life..

A. Content Standard
 The learner demonstrates an understanding of politics and political science,
governance, political ideologies, power,states, nations, and globalization.

B. Performance Standard
 The learners shall be able to clearly identify a specific political phenomenon and
how it can be studied.

C. Learning Competency
The learners…
1. articulate definitions of politics(HUMSS_PG12-IA-1)
2. differentiate the different views on politics(HUMSS_PG12-IA-2)
3. explore the connection between the phenomenon (politics) and the
method of inquiry (political Science)(HUMSS_PG12-IA-3)
4. recognize the value of politics(HUMSS_PG12-IA-4)
5. differentiate governance from government(HUMSS_PG12-IA-5)
II. CONTENT:
Topic: The concepts of politics and governance
1.1 The meaning of politics
1.2 How politics can be studied
1.3. The meaning of governance
Date and Time: February 12,2024; 7:30-8:30
Grade Level & Section: Grade 12

LEARNING RESOURCES :Power Point, Chalk

* References:
* Additional Materials from Learning Resource
- (LR) portal, Internet, Laptop

III. PROCEDURE

A. Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Preliminary Activities.
2. Show a picture related to politics and governance and ask the students if what are
their reactions about it.
3. Explain that in today's lesson, they will learn about the concepts of politics and
governance.
B. Presentation (15 minutes)
1. Present the meaning of politics using a PowerPoint presentation.
a. Define politics as the process of making decisions that apply to members of a group
or society.
b. Discuss that politics involves power, authority, and conflict.
c. Give examples of political activities such as voting, campaigning, and lobbying.
2. Discuss how politics can be studied.
a. Explain that politics can be studied through various approaches, such as political
science, sociology, and anthropology.
b. Provide examples of political theories and ideologies, such as liberalism,
conservatism, and socialism.
c. Emphasize the importance of studying politics to understand how power is
exercised in society.
3. Present the meaning of governance.
a. Define governance as the process of decision-making and the implementation of
decisions.
b. Explain that governance includes the actions and policies of government
institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations and other actors.
c. Give examples of governance in action, such as the passing of laws, the provision
of public services, and the management of resources.

C. Activity (20 minutes

1. Divide the students into two groups.

2. Present the rubrics to the students.

RUBRICS
5 4 3 2 Score
Presentation of Well- Presented Presented Presented
Outputs presented with less with no with no
with well- efforts efforts done efforts
modulated done done
voice
Timeliness The group The group The group The group
finished finished finished finished
their output their their output their
before the output on after the set output late
set time time time
Cooperation 100% of the 75% of 50% and 25% and
members the less of the less of the
helped members members members
helped helped helped
Total

3. Distribute handouts with scenarios related to politics and governance.

4. In their groups, students should analyze the scenarios and discuss the political and
governance issues involved.
5. Each group should present their analysis to the class.
6. Facilitate a class discussion on the different perspectives and insights presented.

D. Summary and Closure (5 minutes)

1. Summarize the main points discussed in the lesson.
2. Ask the students to reflect on the importance of understanding politics and
governance in their daily lives.
3. Encourage the students to continue exploring and learning about politics and
governance outside the classroom.

V. Evaluation:
Define politics and governance in your own words.
VI. Assignment:
Write a short reflection paper on how politics and governance affect their lives and the
society they live in.