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May 2017
Learning Area: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Grade level: 12
UNIT: DOING PHILOSOPHY
Time Frame: 12 days(plus assessment)
ESTABLISHED GOALS

CONTENT STANDARD—The learner understands the meaning and process of doing

philosophy.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD—The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a
philosophical way. (Initiative and self-direction)P21document
CHRISTIAN FORMATION STANDARD—The student becomes a holistic person as
reflected from a philosophical point of view.(DISCIPLESHIP,…)
LEARNING COMPETENCIES (Cognitive Process Dimensions)
1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view
2. Recognize human activities that emanated from deliberate reflection
3. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life.
4. Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective.
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS—The students will understand that becoming a
holistic person is reflected from concrete experience and being enlightened from
philosophical point of view
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
The students will keep considering the following questions:
1. What is philosophical way of thinking?
2. How will you assess yourself from a philosophical point of view?
3. What are your philosophies in life?
4. How do you define life from a broader perspective?
TRANSFER GOAL: The students will be able to independently use their learning to
examine and to look on theirselves on a broader perspectives and to have a more sensible
outlook on their existence as human individuals.
LESSON AND TIME FRAME
Lesson No. 1—Holistic Perspective from a Partial Point of View - 3 days
Lesson No. 2---Recognizing Human Activities that emanated from Deliberate Reflection
- 3 days
Lesson No. 3---The Value of Doing Philosophy - 3 days
Lesson No. 4---Doing a Philosophical Reflection on a Concrete Situation from Holistic
Perspective - 3days
Assessments
Synthesis
Quizzes
Activities

Lesson Topic Formative Assessments

A. Holistic Perspective from a Partial Point of -short quiz, assignments,
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1.Introduction to Philosophy
2. The Milesian Philosophers
3. The Pre-Socratic Philosophers
4. 3 Classical Philosophers
5. Ways to Philosophize

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Summative
Unit Test(Written)
No. of Days: 1
Date_________________________

Assigned Performance Task: _______________________________(GRASPS OR

OUTLINE)
No. of Days: 3
Date:_________________

(Insert Analytic Trait Rubric here)

LESSON No 1: _____________________________
Time Frame: 3 days
Date of Implementation: June 9 – 11, 2017
Objectives:

Day 1
I. Motivation
1.The teacher will ask the students” Is life on earth sustainable?”
2. The student will answer the question posted by the teacher on the board.
II. Development of the lesson
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Day 2.
Development of The Lesson
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7. The teacher asks the question “When is tool necessary?” (Essential Question
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Day 3
Development of the Lesson
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III. Closure
11. To conclude the lesson, the students will write a brief reflection on ______________.
12. Sharing of reflection follows.
13. An inspirational song will be played to summarize the substantial point raised by the
students.
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