Class Observation

Second Quarter
Good Morning Class !
I am JILL BASBAS
MAPEH 8 Teacher
One voice-Listen when the teacher is talking.

Raise your hands to speak.

Open ears to listen.

Follow instruction properly

Respect your classmates and friends.

 To begin our lesson, you
need to unlock an activity.
Picture Analysis:
Instruction: Identify the pictures by choosing
appropriate word inside the box.
Dating Courtship Engagement

1. 2. 3.___________________
Guide Questions:
1. How do these words mean to you based on what
you have seen on the pictures?
Dating _____________________
Courtship ______________________
Engagement ______________________
2. Why do you think couple go through dating and
courtship? ______________________
Objectives:
1. Discuss dating , courtship, and
engagement;
2. Explain the importance of courtship
and dating in choosing a lifelong
partner.
Dating, Courtship, Engagement
Dating is a social activity which involves
two or more individual who consider
each other’s suitability for a potential
relationship . The word dating means
arranging of a time and date of meeting.
 Types of Dating:
1. Standard date - involves two people
2. Double date – two couples go on a date at
the same time and place

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3. Group date – where any number of couples
can enjoy a date.
Importance of Dating:
1. Know one another better
2. Observe the other person’s character
3. Spend quality time with each other
4. Strengthen the relationship
5. Know one’s strength and weakness
6. Reveal any potential problems the partner’s
may have
However, Dating is not always safe. There are risks
connected with dating that can affect any person ,
especially young and innocent individuals.
Risks may include date rape, use of illegal drugs,
early and unwanted pregnancy. That is why it is
important to be cautious and safeguard yourself
to avoid mistakes that you will regret later on.
Courtship is a couple’s relationship that leads
to engagement and marriage or it is an
establishment of an agreed relationship.
During courtship a couple gets to know
each other and decide if there will be an
engagement or such agreement.
Why courtship is important?

1. Courting gives time

to understand one
another.
Why courtship is important?

2. It reveals one’s interests,

likes, and dislikes, limitations,
and other aspirations in life.
Why courtship is important?

3. It allows a couple to
decide whether they want
to be committed.
Why courtship is important?

4. It allows couples to
know if they are ready to
be committed
Why courtship is important?

5. It develops security.
Why courtship is important?

6. It develops
understanding and
acceptance.
Engagement is a period of agreement
entered between two people in love for
them to be able to know each other and
their families well enough to be sure
that they are ready and are suited for
life-long companionship.
Activity : Fact or Bluff

Instruction: If the statement/phrase is correct it is a “Fact” , if it is not correct it is a

“Bluff”.
1. Dating means arranging of a time and date of meeting.
2. Courtship give time to understand one another.
3. Engagement is not important to develop interpersonal skills
useful before and even within marriage.
4. Dating is not always safe.
5. Dating , Courtship, Engagement is the process in choosing
a lifetime partner.
Name of students           Score           Rank
1.

2.

3.
Short Quiz
Multiple Choice: Answer the questions and choose the correct answer. Write your answer in
your activity sheet.
1. Which of the following best describe dating ?
a. A social activity generally assessing each other’s suitability for a potential
relationship.
b . The union of man and woman.
c. A promise and a covenant to keep the partnership for life.
d. A couple gets to know each other and decide if there will be an
engagement.
2. What is the period in a couple’s relationship which precedes their engagement and
marriage?
a. Dating c. Engagement
b. Courtship d. None of these
3. What is the importance of dating and courtship in a couple’s relationship?
a. It gives quality time to talk to people.
b. It is the process in choosing a lifetime partner.
c. It is a healthful way in developing a healthy relationship.
d. All of the above.
4. How do Filipinos view marriage?
a. A sacrament and a lifelong commitment.
b. A lifelong partnership of a man and a woman.
c. The union of man and woman.
5. What is the basic unit of the society?
a. Family c. Husband and Wife
b. Couple d. Relatives
Assignment :
Instruction:
1. The students will answer this activity using their MAPEH activity
notebooks.
2. Interview your parents or couples who are close to you . Ask
them the following questions:
1. How did the couple meet each other?
2. Why did they like/love each other?
3. How did the relationship start with courtship
and dating? How?
Reflection:
1. What learning areas can we relate our lesson for today?
2. At this time of pandemic , how this lesson can be of help

to the community?
3. What have you learned in our lesson today?
4. Have we attained our objectives for today?
Thank you and God bless…