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LESSON 1 Department of Education

Caraga Administrative Region
Defining the Social Sciences and the Applied Social Sciences Division of Surigao del Norte
ALEGRIA STAND ALONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Alegria, Surigao del Norte
PRETEST IRISH MAE JOVITA
1. True 11 HUMSSS 3
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE
2. True APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
3. True LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
QUARTER 3 WEEK 1
4. True
5. True

LESSON 2 The Discipline of Counseling

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER COMPLETION
PRETEST

Economics

Political
Sociology
Science
ACTIVITY 1: DATA RETRIEVAL CHART
The Discipline of Counseling
Discipline Main Concern and Focus as a Discipline

Pure REVIEW
Before the Statement No. After the
Social Science Social science is an academic discipline concerned with society
History Social
and
Anthropology
the relationships among individuals within a society, which
1. T Module Module
Sciences Study Study
often rely primarily on empirical approaches. It includes 2. F, Counsellors listen to, empathise with, encourage and help
anthropology, economics, political science, psychology and to empower individuals. The nature of problems encountered
 1.
sociology. varies according to the setting and could include, for example,
History History discipline focuses in studying, interpreting, and depression, anxiety, the need2.to manage harmful emotions and
Geography Psychology
recording of the past in a meaningful way based on a critical behaviours, or difficulties with coping with traumatic experience
examination of source materials. As an academic discipline, and events. Counsellors may 3. work with clients with
 mild to
history
Demography
is conducted by historians, individuals who take the moderate mental health problems or drug-related problems, or
time to put past events into context in a recorded fashion. with people who need support4.because of geneticdisorders or
diseases such as cancer.
 5.
Anthropology Anthropology as a discipline is concerned with human
diversity. The focus of Anthropology is on understanding both Counsellors do not advise their clients, but seek to help them to
understand  themselves better6.and find their own ways to cope or
Counselling
our shared humanity and diversity, and engaging with diverse
ways of being in the world. It is also a scientific study of to resolve problems. Referral and liaison with other agencies is a
feature of the work. 7. 
humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology,
cultures, and societies, in both the present and past, including  8.
past human species. Applied Counselling typically involves a series of formal sessions at a
Social regular timeand place, where9.the counsellor and the client can
Sciences talk about the client's issues and feelings.
Communicatio
10. 
Social Work
n

3. T
4. T
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Surigao del Norte
ALEGRIA STAND ALONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Alegria, Surigao del Norte

IRISH MAE JOVITA

11 HUMSSS 3
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE
APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
QUARTER 3 WEEK 1

Economics Economics focuses on the behaviour and interactions of

economic agents and how economies work.  It is a social
science concerned with the production, distribution, and
consumption of goods and services. It studies how individuals,
businesses, governments, and nations make choices about how
to allocate resources.
Sociology The main concern of sociology is sociological analysis. It
means the sociology seeks to provide an analysis of human ACTIVITIES
society and culture with a sociological perspective. ACTIVITY 2. 1 I NEED HELP, WHERE WILL I GO?
Geography Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people
and their environments. Its main concern is to explore both the physical
properties of Earth's surface and the human societies spread across it.
Demography Demography is the study of human populations with respect to their
size and structure and of the components of population change, in
particular, fertility, mortality, and migration. The discipline's central
ACTIVITY 2: PHOTO concern is to measure, explain, and model the dynamics of human
ANALYSIS
populations. Notes Box
Political Science Political Science is concerned mainly with the foundations of political
2. How does the photo and
community explain the nature
institutions. and
It focuses significance
on human ofthe
nature and the
moral
Social Science disciplines?
purposes of political association.
Name: Irish Mae Jovita
Answer:

The photo depicts that Social Science devoted to the study of human If something is bothering me that would be academic and financial matters and I
think I will share my problem to our school counselor and pursue a formal help
societies and the relationships among individuals within those
as I know that she aim to help students thrive academically, personally and
societies. It is a discipline or branch of science that deals with the socially, and can assist students in exploring options after high school.
socio-cultural aspects of human behaviour.  It also deals with the Counselors will be able to provide guidance and counseling to the students for
humans-their relationships, behaviour, development and resources encounters all problems related to career and update them related to current
they use and many kinds of organizations they need to carry in their trends and developments, available streams. By guidance and counseling, us,
daily life like the workplace, school, family, government, etc. students will be able to know about ourselves and easily encounter the problems
that we face in our day to day life. Modern time, most of the students depressed
related to a career decision. I have observed personally, students good in
academics may be a topper in our respective classes but when the matter comes
to a career decision, we are often failed to take the right decision. Hence,
guidance and counseling come into the existence and trend is increasing day by
day. And I know that counselors/experts have wide knowledge about current
trends and developments, available streams and factors that have a major
influence on career decision-making/planning. 
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Surigao del Norte
ALEGRIA STAND ALONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Alegria, Surigao del Norte
3. Why are communication studies considered disciplines of the Applied
Social Sciences? ACTIVITY 1.3 PHOTO ANALYSIS
IRISH MAE JOVITA
11 HUMSSS 3
1. What is counselling? Why do you think counselling is considered a
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE
Answer:
discipline of the Applied Social Sciences? APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Communication studies or communication science considered asAnswer: QUARTER 3 WEEK 1
academic discipline of the Applied Social Science as it deals with
processes of human communication and behavior, patterns of
communication in interpersonal relationships, social interactionsCounseling is an helping approach that highlights the emotional and
and
intellectual experience of a client: how a client is feeling and what they think
communication in different cultures. about the problem they have sought help for. Our societies have become very
complex, the relationships we form with different people and the structures of
society are complex as well. I think counseling considered as Applied SocialNotes Box
Science discipline as it provides guidance, help, and support to individuals
who are distraught by a diverse set of problems in their lives. Counseling is
considered a resource for people, and when looking at academic programs
counseling is considered within the humanities discipline. Name: Irish Mae Jovita

John McLeod statement is precise and I support it as

2. Why is social work considered as a discipline of the applied Social counselling is a process where the client and counselor work
Sciences? How do social workers help members of society? together through purposeful conversation in an understanding
environment to come up with different ways to experience,
Answer: understand and respond to life situations. When we talk to a
Social Work is considered as Applied Social Science discipline as it is closely professional counsellor this can empower us to deal with our
associated with government welfare and social programs aimed at achieving strong emotions, sort through confusion or worry, plan ways of
social justice, fairness, and attainment of social equilibrium. The social work making positive life changes, and feel understood and
profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationship and supported.  Counselling can provide the support to help us feel
the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Social empowered in our lives.
Workers help ease individuals' torment, battle for social equity, and improve
lives and communities. Most people think of social workers when they think of
poverty alleviation and child welfare. Many social workers do that sort of work
— and we do substantially more. A portion of society's most eminent partners
were social workers.

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Surigao del Norte
ALEGRIA STAND ALONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Alegria, Surigao del Norte

IRISH MAE JOVITA

11 HUMSSS 3
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE
APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
QUARTER 3 WEEK 1