Module 2 Tssig Week 2 3
Module 2 Tssig Week 2 3
Module 2 Tssig Week 2 3
I. MODULE TITLE:
This lesson is a continuation of the preceding topic focusing on the nature, intention and
scope of the elementary Social Studies Curriculum. It is hoped that after this lesson, significant
insights will be acquired by education students as they face the challenges of teaching elementary
students.
❖ Seven Themes Explained- The previous lesson already enumerated the seven themes of the
Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) Curriculum as one of its essential features. For
purposes of clarity and precision, however, each theme should be explained so as not to
cause any confusion and misperception.
• Human interaction with his environment is one of the fundamental concepts in Social
Studies. This theme puts premium on how human interacts not only with his
environment but also to a bigger society thus providing learners the opportunities to
locate him/herself in his immediate environment, understand the impact of human
decisions to the environment and vice-versa, examine the dynamism of human
mobility, and realize his/her roles and responsibilities as a member of the society and
stewards of the natural resources among others.
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Time, Continuity and Change
• Essential in the understanding of cultural and national identity is the evolution and
development of a given society. Central in this study is the concept of time that serves
as the contextual basis and foundation in the analysis of social dynamics. Chronological
thinking allows learners to distinguish past from present, examine the changing belief
systems, social structures and institutions, and understand the concept of historical
significance.
• Identity is anchored on culture which pertains to the complex whole that includes belief
system, values, tradition, language, and arts of a group of people in a given society.
This theme provides learners the opportunities to develop their identity as individual,
as youth and as a Filipino. This identity is the basis of national pride which is essential
in understanding and participating in international and global arena.
• Civic competence is grounded on how citizens understand and value their role as
members of society and how they acknowledge their rights, roles and responsibilities
as citizens. This is vital as they fully and meaningfully engage in their respective
community, country and even in the community of nations.
• This theme provides learning experiences that allow students understand economic
concepts such as choice, opportunity costs, expenditure, inflation, deficit, sound
economic decision, savings, investments, and financial literacy among others. These
technical concepts are learned in the context of history and socio-cultural experiences
of Filipinos.
• The Philippines is a member of a bigger community called global village. This theme
affords learners to appreciate how the country influences the rest of the world and how
it was influenced in return in terms of the mobility of ideas, people and products.
BAITANG 4
As you can see, the Grade 4 standard envisions learners to develop national pride in being a
Filipino who values cultural diversities and national goals. This could be achieved using the
following content.
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❖ The Government and Its Social Services
❖ Rights and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizens
BAITANG 5
BAITANG 6
Finally, Araling Panlipunan Grade 6 intends that Filipino learners demonstrate understanding and
appreciation of the nation’s history from the 20th century until the contemporary period toward the
development of Filipino identity and nationhood. The following content-focus ensures the
development of the said standard:
This curriculum content of elementary social studies expects learners to develop the desired
learning attributes of a civic competent and nationalist citizens of the country.
V. SUMMARY/KEY POINTS:
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VI. SAA:
QUIZ: Answer the following questions. Substantiate your point by providing relevant facts/data
(10 pts.)
1. Are the themes in Araling Panlipunan relevant to the context of the Philippine Society?
2. Suggest ways on how to make the elementary social studies curriculum more relevant
21st century Filipino learners.
X. REFERENCES:
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