CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: Values Education Grade Level: 9
Quarterly Theme: Community Awareness Sub-theme: Gratitude
(refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3) (refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3)

Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Date: February 2, 2024

II. Session Outline
Session Title: “Exploring Intercultural Relations: Building Bridges of
Understanding”
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives: a) explain the importance of intercultural relations in fostering a
diverse and inclusive community;
b) recognize and value the role of community in fostering
intercultural relations;
c) express gratitude for the richness that diverse cultures bring to
our lives.
Key Concepts: The teacher will explain the following terms:
 Intercultural Communication: The exchange of ideas, beliefs,
and values between individuals from different cultural
backgrounds.
 Cultural Awareness: The ability to recognize, understand, and
appreciate the cultural differences and similarities among
people.
 Inclusivity: Creating an environment that embraces diversity
and ensures everyone feels valued and respected.
 Community Engagement: Active participation and collaboration
within a community to strengthen connections and
relationships.
 Gratitude: Recognizing and expressing appreciation for the
contributions of diverse cultures to our collective experiences.
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Activity: "Cultural Collage"
Materials needed: Magazines/printed pictures,
scissors, glue, cartolina/illustration board, markers.

Instructions:
 Divide participants into small groups.
 Provide each group with magazines, scissors, glue,
and a poster board.
A. Introduction
10 mins  Instruct them to cut out images and words that
and Warm-Up
represent different cultures, values, and traditions
from the magazines.
 Ask each group to create a collage on the poster
board that reflects the diversity and richness of
cultures.
 After completion, encourage groups to share their
collages and discuss the importance of including
diverse elements.
B. Concept 15 mins Activity: "Lost in Translation"
Exploration  Group the students into a small group.
 Each group will have a role-playing activity where
they communicate with each other using different
languages or through non-verbal cues fostering

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gratitude.
Activity: "Gratitude Circle"
 Form a circle and have representatives to express
gratitude for a specific aspect of a culture different
from their own like communication from the
C. Valuing 20 mins previous activity.
 Let students share their insights about the
activity.
 The teacher will give generalization after sharing of
insights.
Title: "My Journey Towards Cultural Appreciation"

Instruct students to write about their experiences,

insights, and personal growth in understanding and
appreciating intercultural relations within the
Journal Writing 15 mins
community. Encourage them to focus on moments of
gratitude and instances where they learned something
new about another culture. This journal serves as a
personal record of their journey and a tool for self-
reflection.

Prepared By:

Mary Lyd B. Tiu

Teacher

Approved:

Glenn Gambi Rosabella B. Onipa

Head Teacher Principal I

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Activity: "Cultural Collage"

Materials needed: Magazines/printed pictures, scissors, glue, cartolina/illustration
board, markers.

Instructions:

 Cut out images and words that represent different cultures, values, and
traditions from the magazines or given printed materials.
 Create a collage on the poster board that reflects the diversity and richness
of cultures.
 After completion, share your output and discuss the importance of including
diverse elements.

Activity: "Lost in Translation"

 Within your group, make a role-play involving communication using

different languages or through non-verbal cues fostering gratitude.
 Wait for the go signal of your teacher when to present your role play in front
of the class.

Activity: "Gratitude Circle"

 Form a circle and have representatives to express gratitude for a specific

aspect of a culture different from their own like communication from the
previous activity.
 Share your insights or take aways about the activity.

Title: "My Journey Towards Cultural Appreciation"

Write about your experiences, insights, and personal growth in understanding and
appreciating intercultural relations within the community. Focus on moments of
gratitude and instances where you learned something new about another culture.
This journal serves as a personal record of your journey and a tool for self-
reflection.

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