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WEEKLY LEARNING PLAN

Quarter 1 Grade Level XII Section

Introduction to
Week 2 Learning Area Philosophy of the Time
Human Person
Day MELC Topic/s Classroom-Based Activities Home-Based Activities
1 Content Standards – The Meaning and MOTIVATION: For Week 2, day 1, the
The learner Method of Doing Unscramble the word PHILOSOPHY within 5 seconds. students should answer and
understands the Philosophy do the activities in their
meaning and ACTIVITY:
Introduction to Philosophy of
process of doing INSTRUCTION: Write your answer in the space provided below.
the Human Person module 1,
philosophy -The teacher will group them into 4.
Answer the following questions: Quarter 1.
Performance -What words come to mind when you hear the word Philosophy? (Write as many
Standards – The words as they can on a clean bond paper). To the students:
learner reflects on a -Why do we need to study Philosophy? Lesson 1. The Meaning and
concrete experience __________________________________ Method of Doing Philosophy
in a philosophical __________________________________
way __________________________________
Answer the activity (What I
1. Distinguish a Know?)
holistic perspective ANALYSIS: Page 4 – Module 1
from a partial point - Why do you think the words you wrote closely relate to what a Philosopher is? Students need to answer this

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of view PPT11/12-Ia- -Do you think studying philosophy improves our lives as a human? Why or why activity in their modules so
1.1 not? that they can able
understand the next part of
2. Realize the value ABSTRACTION:
the module.
of doing philosophy The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: philos (love) and sophia
in obtaining a broad (wisdom). The ancient Greeks used this term to refer to “love of wisdom” and
perspective on life they soon applied it to the study or discipline that uses human reason to Students need to answer the
PPT11/12-Ib-1.2 investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things. questions given in the
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, module to help them
3. Do a philosophical knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. generate an idea about the
reflection on a Philosophy in simple words is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, lesson to be presented.
concrete situation and society. It works by asking very basic questions about the nature of human
from a holistic thought, the nature of the universe, and the connections between them. The
perspective ideas in philosophy are often general and abstract. Read the passages (What’s
PPT11/12-Ib-1.3 Philosophy is the study of humans and the world by thinking and asking In?)
questions. It is a science and an art. Philosophy tries to answer important Page 4 – Module 1
questions by coming up with answers about real things and asking "why?" The passages are the lesson
APPLICATION: they need to read and
Write a 2-paragraph essay explaining how Philosophy influences your life as a internalize to gain the
student.
knowledge they need for the
cercertainpic.

Perform the Activity (What’s

New?)
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Students should answer the

activity to apply what they
learn about the topic. This
will also let them explore
what they knew so that they
can create the conclusion of
the lesson they read.

Note: The Introduction to

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2 The Difference RECAPITULATION: For Week 2, day 2, the

Between What was our lesson yesterday? students should answer and
Holistic Perspective do the activities in their
from ACTIVITY:
Introduction to Philosophy of
a Partial Point of View Write a short paragraph about one of your life problems that enables you to
the Human Person module 1,
decide for a final decision. (1/2 sheet of paper)
Quarter 1.
ANALYSIS:

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Direction: Give a brief answer to the following question. Write your answer in the To the students:
space provided below. Lesson 1.1. The Difference
1. Give a situation where you adopt a holistic view of a problem or situation. Between
2. How can having a holistic view help us become better individuals?
Holistic Perspective from
ABSTRACTION: a Partial Point of View
Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in
systems. A holistic perspective requires an individual to have an open mindset Answer the activity (What I
and the ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation. Know?)
Partial thinking focuses on specific aspects of a situation. The partial view is an Page 7 – Module 1
important component of analytical thinking, as an individual focuses on certain Students need to answer this
areas or aspects of a problem in Irdeto and it.
activity in their modules so
The term "holistic thinking" refers to a big-picture mentality in which a person that they can ably
recognizes the interconnectedness of various elements that form larger systems, understand the next part of
patterns, and objects. Thinking holistically is the opposite of analyzing something, the module.
which involves breaking down a larger system into its details. Holistic medicine is
a prominent example of holistic thinking. A medical professional who believes in
holistic care considers the relationship between the mind, body and sp,irit. For Students need to answer the
example, holistic doctors don't just provide patients with medications. Instead,
questions given in the
they look at ways to improve life balance and eradicate health problems from
their root source, such sources of high stress or bad nutrition. In philosophy, a module to help them
point of f view describes the perception of an event or phenomenon and how generate an idea about the
exactly it is viewed. Point The point often is shaped by an individual's beliefs or lesson to be presented.
experiences. Though partial thinking is useful, philosophy utilizes holistic thinking
in making sense of problems and issues related to the human experience. People Read the passages (What’s
tend to apply an analytical perspective when looking at problems or situations. A
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holistic view gives rise to a more appreciative perspective about life, as we are In?)
applicants of life in its totality. Page 8 – Module 1
The passages are the lesson
they need to read and
internalize to gain the
knowledge they need for a
certain topic.

Perform the Activity (What’s

APPLICATION: New?)
Direction: Determine whether the given scenario is a partial or holistic point of Page 8 – Module 1
view and why. Students should answer the
activity to apply what they
Scenario: A boy 15 years old wishes for his mom to buy him a new phone with
the specificity of a blue color. While the mother was in the mall looking for a learn about the topic. This
phone, she saw an iPhone 12 sold in sale, due to excitement, she bought a gray- will also let them explore
colored phone. However, she just thought her son will still love it since it’s what they knew so that they
iPhone. As she went home, she surprised her son with the phone. Unfortunately, can create the conclusion of
her son didn’t want the phone because it is not blue. the lesson they read.

1. What kind of thinker her son is? Why?

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Facebook group chat.

3 The Value of Doing RECAPITULATION: For Week 2, day 3, the

Philosophy in Who can tell me what are the differences between a partial point of view from a students should answer and
Obtaining a holistic point of view? do the activities in their
Broad Perspective on
Introduction to Philosophy of
Life ACTIVITY:
the Human Person module 1,
Direction: Fill in the boxes below by putting the benefits of philosophizing in day-
to-day life. Quarter 1.

To the students:
PHILOSOPHI Lesson 1.2. The Meaning and
ZING
Method of Doing Philosophy

Answer the activity (What I

ANALYSIS: Know?)
Direction: Give a brief answer to the following question. Write your answer in the Page 9 – Module 1
space provided below. Students need to answer this
1. How can a person benefit from philosophizing? activity in their modules so
2. What are the reasons that compel a person to engage in philosophical that they can able
thinking? Why do you say so?
understand the next part of
ABSTRACTION: the module.

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Plato traced man’s need to philosophize to his sense of wonder. Whenever we

are confronted with an experience, we always wonder how it came about. Students need to answer the
questions given in the
module to help them
generate an idea about the
lesson to be presented.

Read the passages (What’s

In?)
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French philosopher Rene Descartes traced the need to philosophize to doubt. In The passages are the lesson
life, we will be faced with several ideas and arguments which present themselves they need to read and
as “truths”. A critical and questioning perspective is necessary to determine if internalize to gain the
indeed these ideas or views are correct or true. Swiss-German philosopher Karl
knowledge they need for the
Jaspers saw the need to philosophize because of experience. These experiences
cercertainpic.
limit situations, philosophy provides us a means to understand adverse or
challenging conditions and rise above them and gain new knowledge and
perspective. The need to philosophize is driven by the love for wisdom. To love Perform the Activity (What’s
wisdom is to have an insatiable desire for truth. Philosophy itself is a distinct area New?)
of knowledge with its own goals, concerns, and ways of doing things. Page 10 – Module 1
Students should answer the
APPLICATION:
activity to apply what they
Direction: Write a minimum of a 1-page story about the time in your life that you
can say you have applied to philosophize and answer these questions: learn about the topic. This
1. Since to philosophize means to love wisdom and know the truth, what was the will also let them explore

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act you did to know the truth? what they knew so that they
2. What was the best part of finding a solution to the problem or situation you can create the conclusion of
have cited in your story? the lesson they read.
3. Were you satisfied with the outcome or conclusion of the story you have
written? Why or why not?
Note: The Introduction to
Philosophy of the Human
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by the teacher in their
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4 Doing a Philosophical MOTIVATION: For Week 2, day 4, the

Reflection on a Direction: students should answer and
Situation Based on the picture below. Identify the branches of Philosophy. Write your do the activities in their
from Holistic answer in the space provided.
Introduction to Philosophy of
Perspective
the Human Person module 1,
Quarter 1.

To the students:
Lesson 1. The Meaning and
Method of Doing Philosophy

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ANALYSIS: Answer the activity (What I

How did you find out the branches of Philosophy? Know?)
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Answer: The following are the branches of philosophy that deals
Students need to answer this
with a particular aspect of life or phenomena.
Aesthetics is the branch of Philosophy that deals with beauty and what makes activity in their modules so
things that they can able
“beautiful”. understand the next part of
Logic is a branch of philosophy that deals with correct reasoning. the module.
Epistemology discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing.
Ethics is that which deals with moral questions and dilemmas. Students need to answer the
Political Philosophy studies governments and deals with questions of justice,
questions given in the
power, and the
rights and obligations of citizens. module to help them
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that deals with questions regarding reality generate an idea about the
and lesson to be presented.
existence.
Philosophy of the Human Person is an area in philosophy that understands the Read the passages (What’s
human person from a philosophical perspective. In?)
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ABSTRACTION:
Reflection requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, The passages are the lesson
and actions and to learn more about one’s life and experiences. Human self- they need to read and
reflection is the capacity of humans to exercise introspection and to attempt to internalize to gain the
learn more about their fundamental nature and essence. Philosophy has an knowledge they need for the
important place in our daily lives. Engaging in philosophical reflection leads to the cercertainpic.
development of beneficial skills that individuals can apply in everyday situations.
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Reflection is vital in ensuring that our actions and decisions are well thought out
and are done with due regard for their implications and consequences on Perform the Activity (What’s
ourselves, others, and our surroundings. When we reflect, we can judge whether New?)
our actions or decisions are reasonable or not. Doing Philosophy enables a
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person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts, definitions,
arguments, and problems. Doing Philosophy also improves problem-solving and Students should answer the
decision-making. The ability to analyze a problem or dilemma, identify the activity to apply what they
significant aspects, and come up with alternative solutions is an important skill learn about the topic. This
learned through philosophy. In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to will also let them explore
have a holistic point of view-the perception of looking at all aspects of a situation what they knew so that they
first before concluding. Wisdom as it refers to a person’s ability to apply can create the conclusion of
knowledge to daily life, particularly in making sound choices and judgment is the
the lesson they read.
intended product of philosophizing. Finally, knowledge of Philosophy can
contribute to self-development.
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APPLICATION:
Direction: Complete the table below. Write your answer in the space provided.

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