Discipline and Ideas in the

Applied Social Sciences

(DIASS)

HENRY B. MALONES, JR.

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Teacher III
OPENING PRAYER

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CLEANLINESS
CHECKING

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 Educational Attainment:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Central Mindanao University
Master in Guidance and Counseling (CAR)
San Pedro College – Davao
Professional Education
Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (NDKC)

Subjects Taught:
1st Semester
DIASS / DISS
PPG / CPAR
Intro to Philosophy
HENRY B. MALONES, JR. 2nd Semester
CESC
Teacher III Work Immersion
Adviser, HUMSS 12 - Freud
Subject Teacher – DIASS / PPG Ancillary:
SHS Guidance - Advocate
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How are you
doin’?
 “well-being”

life as a whole?

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 House Rules
1. Be attentive to the
discussion;
2. Be respectful at all times;
3. Raise your hand if you
want to share your ideas;
4. Be cooperative;
5. Cellphone is not allowed
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The Tale of a
Frog

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Put a frog in a vessel fill with
water and start heating it. As
the temperature of the water
begins to rise, the frog adjust
its body temperature
accordingly. The frog keeps
adjusting its body
temperature with the
increasing temperature of 11
Just when the water is about to
reach boiling point, the frog
cannot adjust anymore. At this
point the frog decides to jump
out. The frog tries to jump but
it unable to do because it has
lost all its strength in adjusting
with the rising water
temperature. Very soon the
frog dies. 12
What killed
the frog?

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 DIASS
Course Introduction
Applied Social Sciences
 What is the subject
Discipline and Ideas in
the Applied Social
Sciences
(DIASS)?
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 It introduces the applied social
sciences of counseling, social
work, and communication,
which draw their foundation
from the theories and principles
of psychology, sociology,
anthropology, and other social
sciences. 16
Grading System
Written Works 25%
(Quizzes, Summative, etc.)
Performance Tasks 45%
(Group Activity, Portfolio, etc.)
Quarterly Assessment 30%
TOTAL 100%
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Learning Competencies:
1. clarify the
relationships between
pure social sciences
and applied social
sciences
(HUMSS_DIASS 12- 18
 Objectives of the
Lesson:
1. Define Social Science and Applied
Social Science;
2. Discuss the difference between
Social Science and Applied Social
Science;
3. Identify the different disciplines
under Social Science and Applied
Social Science.

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Picture Drill
 RUBRICS
PERFORMANCE TASK INDICATORS
RUBRIC CRITERIA / SCORING SYSTEM
I. CONTENT
= 40%
II. COMPETETIVE SKILLS = 40%
III. COOPERATION =
20%
TOTAL 100
%
Concept
Map
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Social Science is a
field of knowledge
which aims in
predicting and
explaining human
behavior.
 Social Sciences explore the
historical, cultural,
sociological, psychological,
and the political forces that
shape the actions of
individuals and their impact
on society.
 The different disciplines
under social sciences help
us in providing better
understanding and
appreciation of the
complex issues that we
face in society.
Sociology
 -focuses on human -study of the
actions in relation to relationship between
political processes, -studies the allocation
people and their of scarce resources and
states, rules and environment.
international affairs the production of goods
& services within the
society.

-study of human beings

-study of past human
and their cultures in the
events in order to
past and present
understand the meaning,
dynamics and relationship
of the causes and effects
of events in the
development of societies

-study of people’s
Sociology -the human mind functions
behavior in groups
-a statistical study of in consonance with the
human populations body to generate thoughts
over time. that contribute to individual
actions
 Steps in Scientific Method:
1. Defining the problem;
2. Reviewing the related
Literature;
3. Forming Hypothesis;
4. Collecting and Analyzing Data;
5. Drawing Conclusions and
Recommendations.
What is Applied
Social Science?
Applied Social Sciences began
as a result of the reaction
during late 1990’s when the
different disciplines of social
sciences were seen as highly
segmented or divided.
 Scholars argued that
these disciplines should
work together to solve
social problems.
 focus on the use and
application of the
different concepts,
theoretical models,
theories from Pure
Social Sciences to help
understand people and
the society including the
different problems and
issues it faces.
 -provides
guidance, -help individuals
assistance and
support to
and families to
individuals who improve their
are distracted by a collective being
range of problems
in their lives.

provide adequate
training for careers
in the field of
journalism and
mass
communication
PURE SOCIAL SCIENCE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE
 Is there a
relationship
between Social
Science and
Applied Social
Science?
 Relationship?
Pure Social Sciences Applied Social Sciences
• ECONOMICS • COUNSELING
• GEOGRAPHY • SOCIAL WORK
• PSYCHOLOGY • COMMUNICATION
• SOCIOLOGY
• DEMOGRAPHY
• POLITICAL SCIENCE
• HISTORY
• ANTHROPOLOGY
Which discipline
where you able
to find helpful in
your current
career choices?
30-seconds
Report!
Pure Social Sciences are the
disciplines which ideas or
theories are used to
understand people and
society.
 On the other hand, the
application of Pure Social
Science disciplines ideas like
combining these disciplines in
solving problems in the
society is the focus of Applied
Social Sciences.
1. Which of the following best describes the
focus of social sciences compared to applied
social sciences?
A) Social sciences emphasize practical applications,
while applied social sciences focus on theoretical
research.
B) Social sciences focus on understanding human
behavior theoretically, while applied social sciences
apply theories to real-world issues.
C) Social sciences study natural phenomena, while
applied social sciences analyze human society.
D) Social sciences and applied social sciences have
identical
2. Which of the following is an
example of a discipline within
social sciences?
A) Public administration
B) Social work
C) Urban planning
D) Psychology
3. What distinguishes applied social
sciences from social sciences?
A) Applied social sciences focus on
theoretical research.
B) Applied social sciences emphasize
understanding human behavior.
C) Applied social sciences apply theories
to solve real-world problems.
D) Applied social sciences solely study
natural phenomena
4. Which of the following examples
represents an applied social science?
A) Studying the impact of cultural
norms on individual behavior
B) Developing strategies to reduce
crime rates in urban areas
C) Conducting experiments to
understand cognitive processes
D) Analyzing historical events to
understand social movements
5. What is the primary difference between
social sciences and applied social sciences?
A) Social sciences focus on individual behavior, while
applied social sciences focus on societal structures.
B) Social sciences are purely theoretical, while
applied social sciences are practical.
C) Social sciences study natural phenomena, while
applied social sciences focus on human behavior.
D) Social sciences aim to solve real-world problems,
while applied social sciences study theoretical
frameworks
1. B) Social sciences focus on understanding human
behavior theoretically, while applied social sciences
apply theories to real-world issues.
2. D) Psychology
3. C) Applied social sciences apply theories to solve real-
world problems.
4. B) Developing strategies to reduce crime rates in urban
areas
5. D) Social sciences aim to solve real-world problems,
while applied social sciences study theoretical
frameworks.
 “PORTFOLIO of
SOCIAL SCIENTIST IN
THE MAKING”
Discipline and Ideas in the
Applied Social Sciences
(DIASS)

HENRY B. MALONES, JR.

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Teacher III
Learning Competency:
Identify the
goals and scope
of counseling.
(HUMSS_DIASS 12-
Ia-2); 61
 Objectives of the
Lesson:
1. Discuss the meaning of
counseling;
2. Identify the goals and
scope of counseling.

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 RUBRICS
PERFORMANCE TASK INDICATORS
RUBRIC CRITERIA / SCORING SYSTEM
I. CONTENT
= 40%
II. COMPETETIVE SKILLS = 40%
III. COOPERATION =
20%
TOTAL 100
%
 Common problems Common Misconceptions
among SHS Students about counselling
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.
 Common problems Common Misconceptions
1. Relationship 1. A person seeing a
problems counselor has mental
2. Family problems illness
3. Academic problems 2. Counseling means
4. Financial problems giving advice
5. Personal problems 3. Counseling is part of the
discipline board
4. A counselor is a
problem solver
5. Counseling is brain
washing
What is counseling?
Why do you think
counseling is
considered a
discipline of the
Applied Social
Science?
 - application of an
"integrated approach
to the development of
a well-functioning
individual" through
provision in accordance
with its interests, needs
and abilities.
(University of Queensland, 2015)
 Counselling
profession is a
helping
relationship.
 Counseling is a
relationship between
a concerned person
and a person with a
need.
1. Facilitating
behavior change;
2. Improving the
client’s ability to
establish and
maintain
relationships;
3. Enhancing the
client’s effectiveness
and ability to cope;
4. Promoting the
decision-making
process and
facilitating client
potential;
5. Development.
Counselling is
necessary in almost
every aspects of a
persons life -
cognitive, behavioral
systematic, social,
psychological, and
others.
Scope of Counseling:
1. Personal Aspect
(motivation, self-
esteem, interest, career
choice, etc.);
2. Social Aspect
(relationship conflicts,
socialization, peer
relationships, etc.).
 Counseling is a
long-term process
and consists of
professional
communication.
1. Principle of Acceptance
Accept the client with his
physical, psychological, social,
economic and cultural
conditions.
2. Principle of Communication
Communication should be
verbal as well as non-verbal
and should be skillful.
3. Principle of Empathy
Instead of showing sympathy
put yourself in client’s shoes
and then give reflections
accordingly.
4. Principle of Non-judge
Mental attitude. Do not
criticize or comment
negatively regarding client’s
complaints.
5. Principle of Confidentiality
Always keep the client’s
name and the problem
strictly secrete and assure the
patient about the same.
6. Principle of Individuality
Treat each and every client as
unique and respect his
problem as well.
7. Principle of Non-
emotional Involvement
Do not get emotionally
involved with the client
and avoid getting carried
away with his feelings.
 How does
counselling
became a
helping
profession?
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 The scope of counseling
covers personal, social,
cognitive, behavioral,
psychological, emotional,
spiritual, occupational
and even health aspect of
an individual. However, it
does not deal with the
clinical cases such as
mental illness. 88
 Cases of students
suffering from physical
violence as a result of
bullying in school.
Cases of students’
absenteeism.
Choosing a career
track in SHS.
Students suicidal
attempts in
school.
Cases of students with
clinical depression and
self-mutilation
behavior.
 In what way
will counseling
empower you?
 Why is
counseling an art
and, at the same
time, a science?
 As an art, it requires
flexibility and compassion
to meet client needs,
while as a science it relies
on objective skills like
observation. Counseling
aims to help clients
develop new coping skills
or make better use of
existing skills.
 Counseling is a professional
relationship that empowers diverse
individuals, families, and groups to
accomplish mental health, wellness,
education, and career goals. The
primary goal of counseling is to help
people utilize their prevailing social
skills and problem solving skills more
functionally, or to cultivate new
surviving and coping skills.
1. What is the primary goal of
counseling?
A) To diagnose mental health
disorders
B) To prescribe medication for
psychological issues
C) To provide emotional support and
facilitate personal growth
D) To enforce behavioral regulations
2. Which of the following best
describes the scope of counseling?
A) Addressing physical health
concerns
B) Providing legal advice and
representation
C) Addressing mental health and
emotional well-being
D) Providing financial planning
services
3. What is one of the primary
objectives of counseling sessions?
A) To impose the counselor's beliefs
on the client
B) To provide a judgmental
environment
C) To foster a safe and supportive
space for self-exploration
D) To enforce strict rules and
regulations
4. Which of the following is within
the scope of counseling?
A) Performing surgical procedures
B) Providing physical therapy
services
C) Assisting individuals in coping
with stress and anxiety
D) Offering financial investment
advice
5. What distinguishes counseling from
other forms of support services?
A) Counseling focuses solely on providing
financial advice
B) Counseling offers medical treatment
for physical ailments
C) Counseling provides emotional support
and guidance for personal growth
D) Counseling focuses exclusively on
enforcing rules and regulations
1. C) To provide emotional support and
facilitate personal growth
2. C) Addressing mental health and emotional
well-being
3. C) To foster a safe and supportive space for
self-exploration
4. C) Assisting individuals in coping with stress
and anxiety
5. C) Counseling provides emotional support
and guidance for personal growth
Interview a Guidance Counselor and ask the
following questions:
1. How will you define counseling?
What are the goals/purposes of
counseling?
2. What can you say about
counseling in the Philippines?
Discipline and Ideas in the
Applied Social Sciences
(DIASS)

HENRY B. MALONES, JR.

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Teacher III
Learning Competency:
Explain the
principles of
counseling
(HUMSS_DIASS 12-
Ia-5).
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 Objectives of the
Lesson:
1. Discuss the principles
that guide the
counseling practices.

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“Prinsipyo Mo,
Isulat Mo”
 Instructions:
• In a piece of paper, students will write
their principle in life.
• All papers will be collected and placed in
a box.
• Three papers will be picked from the box.
• Let the students read and discuss their
principle.
Processing Questions:

What transpires
you to have these
principles?
Processing Questions:

How do these
principles affect
your life as a
student?