K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK

Grade: 12 Semester: 1st semester

Subject Title: Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences No. of Hours/ Semester: 80 hours/ semester
Prerequisite: Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences

Subject Description: This course introduces some Applied Social Sciences, namely, Counseling, Social Work, and Communication, which draw their foundation from the
theories and principles of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and other Social Sciences. The course highlights the seamless interconnectivity of the different applied social
science disciplines while focusing on the processes and applications of these applied disciplines in critical development areas.

At the end of the course, students shall demonstrate competencies in interacting and relating with other individuals, groups, and communities; apply social sciences principles,
practices, and tools in addressing the development areas identified by the class; and analyze how processes in these applied disciplines work in specific life situations.

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1. Course Introduction (Applied Social The learners The learners should be able The learners ...
Sciences) demonstrate an to…
1.1 Definition of social sciences understanding of… 1. clarify the relationships between social HUMSS_DIASS
1.2 Definition of applied social sciences explain clearly public sciences and applied social sciences 12-Ia-1
social sciences and perceptions about the work
applied social sciences of social sciences and applied
social science practitioners 2. cite differences among the applied HUMSS_DIASS
social sciences 12-Ia-2
Counseling
1. The Discipline of Counseling disciplines of counseling demonstrate a high level of
1.1 Counseling understanding of the basic 1. identify the goals and scope of HUMSS_DIASS
1.1.1 Definitions concepts of counseling counseling 12-Ib-3
1.1.2 Goals through a group presentation
1.1.3 Scope of a situation in which
1.1.4 Core values practitioners of counseling 2. demonstrate comprehension of the HUMSS_DIASS
1.1.5 Principles work together to assist principles of counseling 12-Ib-4
individuals, groups, or
communities involved in
difficult situations (e.g.,
postdisaster, court hearing
HUMSS _DIASS
about separation of celebrity 3. discuss the core values of counseling
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couple, cyber bullying)
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2. Professionals and Practitioners in professionals and undertake participant 4. show understanding of the roles and HUMSS_DIASS
Counseling practitioners in observation (e.g., a day in a functions of counselors 12-Ic-6
2.1 Roles, functions, and competencies of counseling life of a counselor) to 5. identify specific work areas in which HUMSS_DIASS
counselors adequately document and counselors work 12-Ic-7
2.2 Areas of specialization where critique their roles, functions, 6. identify career opportunities for HUMSS_DIASS
counselors work and competencies counselors 12-Ic-8
2.3 Career opportunities of counselors 7. value rights, responsibilities, and HUMSS_DIASS
2.4 Rights, Responsibilities, accountabilities 1 2-Ic-9
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics
8. distinguish between ethical and HUMSS_DIASS
unethical behaviors among counselors 12-Ic-10
3. Clientele and Audiences in Counseling clientele and audiences use acceptable research
3.1 Characteristics and needs of various in counseling protocols, conduct a survey
types of clientele and audiences among young adults (i.e.,
3.1.1 Individuals ages 18–21) on their 9. describe the clientele and audience of HUMSS_DIASS
3.1.2 Groups and Organizations counseling needs counseling 12-Id-11
3.1.3 Communities
present results and
recommendation for class
discussion
4. Settings, Processes, Methods, and settings, processes, using the results of the
Tools in Counseling methods, and tools in survey conducted, critically
HU MSS_DIASS
4.1 Settings counseling evaluate whether the needs
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3.1.1 Government of the respondents are 10. identify the settings in which
3.1.2 Private Sector addressed by the counselors are found
3.1.3 Civil Society practitioners and pertinent
institutions HU MSS_DIASS
3.1.4 Schools
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3.1.5 Community
propose suggestions on how
needs can be effectively 11. illustrate the different processes and
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addressed methods involved in undertaking
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counseling
5. Counseling services, processes, and
methods
12. distinguish the needs of individuals,
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groups, organizations, and
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communities
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Social Work
1. The Discipline of Social Work disciplines of social work demonstrate a high level of
understanding of the basic 1. identify the goals and scope of social HUMSS_DIASS
1.1 Social Work concepts of social work work 12-Ie-16
1.1.1 Definitions through a group presentation
1.1.2 Goals of a situation in which
1.1.3 Scope practitioners of social work 2. demonstrate comprehension of HUMSS_DIASS
1.1.4 Core values collaborate to assist the principles of social work 12-Ie-17
1.1.5 Principles individuals, groups, or
communities involved in
difficult situations (e.g.,
postdisaster, court hearing 3. discuss the core values of social HUMSS_DIASS
about separation of celebrity work 12-Ie-18
couple, cyber bullying)
2. Professionals and Practitioners in Social professionals and undertake participant 4. show an understanding of the roles and HUMSS_DIASS
Work practitioners in social observation (e.g., a day in a functions of social workers 12-If-19
2.1 Roles, functions, and competencies of work life of a social worker) to
social workers adequately document and 5. identify specific work areas in which HUMSS_DIASS
2.2 Areas of specialization in which social critique their roles, functions, social workers work 12-If-20
workers work and competencies 6. identify career opportunities for social HUMSS_DIASS
2.3 Career opportunities of social workers workers 12-If-21
2.4 Rights, Responsibilities,
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics 7. value rights, responsibilities, and HUMSS_DIASS
accountabilities 12-If-22
8. distinguish between ethical and HU MSS_DIASS
unethical behaviors among 12-If-23
practitioners
3. Clientele and Audiences in Social Work clientele and audiences use acceptable research
9. describe the clientele and audience of HUMSS_DIASS
3.1 Characteristics and needs of various in social work protocols, conduct a survey social work 12-Ig-24
types of clientele and audiences among young adults (i.e.,
3.1.1 Individuals ages 18–21) on their social
3.1.2 Groups and Organizations work needs
3.1.3 Communities 10. distinguish the needs of individuals, HUMSS_DIASS
present results and groups, organizations and communities 12-Ig-25
recommendation for class
discussion
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4. Settings, Processes, Methods, and settings, processes, using the results of the
Tools in Social Work methods, and tools in survey conducted, critically
4.1 Settings social work evaluate whether the needs
3.1.1 Government of the respondents are 11. identify the settings in which social HUMSS_DIASS
3.1.2 Private Sector addressed by the workers are found 12-Ig-26
3.1.3 Civil Society practitioners and pertinent
3.1.4 Schools institutions
3.1.5 Community
propose suggestions on how 12. illustrate the different processes and
5. Social Work services, processes, and HU MSS_DIASS
needs can be effectively methods involved in undertaking social
methods 12-Ig-27
addressed work
Communication
1. The Discipline of Communication disciplines of demonstrate a high level of 1. identify the goals and scope of HUMSS_DIASS
communication understanding of the basic communication 12-Ih-28
1.1 Communication concepts of communication
1.1.1 Definitions through a group presentation
1.1.2 Goals of a situation in which 2. demonstrate comprehension of HUMSS_DIASS
1.1.3 Basic elements of practitioners of the principles of communication 12-Ih-29
communication process communication work
1.1.4 Levels of Communication together to assist individuals, 3. discuss the core values of HUMSS_DIASS
(from intrapersonal to mass groups, or communities communication 12-Ih-30
communication) involved in difficult situations
(e.g., postdisaster, court
hearing about separation of 4. describe the elements and levels of the HUMSS_DIASS
celebrity couple, cyber communication processes 12-Ih-31
bullying)
2. Professionals and Practitioners in professionals and undertake participant 5. show understanding of the roles and HU MSS_DIASS
Communication practitioners in observation (e.g., a day in a functions of communicators and 12-Ij-32
2.1 Roles, functions, and competencies of communication life of a communicator/ journalists
communicators and journalists journalist) to adequately 6. identify specific work areas in which HUMSS_DIASS
2.2 Areas of specialization in which document and critique their communicators and journalists work 12-Ij-33
communicators and journalists work roles, functions, and
2.3 Career opportunities of competencies 7. identify career opportunities for HUMSS_DIASS
communicators and journalists communicators and journalists 12-Ij-34
2.4 Rights, Responsibilities, 8. value rights, responsibilities, and HUMSS_DIASS
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics accountabilities 12-Ij-35
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9. distinguish between ethical and
HU MSS_DIASS
unethical behaviors among
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practitioners
3. Clientele and Audiences in clientele and audiences use acceptable research
Communication in communication 10. describe the clientele and audience of HUMSS_DIASS
protocols, conduct a survey
3.1 Characteristics and needs of various communication 12-IIa-37
among young adults (i.e.,
types of clientele and audiences ages 18–21) on their social
3.1.1 Individuals work needs
11. distinguish the needs of individuals,
3.1.2 Groups and Organizations HUMSS_DIASS
3.1.3 Communities present results and groups, organizations, and
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recommendation for class communities
discussion
4. Settings, Processes, Methods, and settings, processes, using results of survey
Tools in Communication methods and tools in conducted, critically evaluate 12. identify the settings in which
HUMSS_DIASS
communication whether the needs of the communicators and journalists are
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4.1 Settings respondents are addressed found
4.1.1 Government by the practitioners and
4.1.2 Private Sector pertinent institutions
4.1.3 Civil Society 13. illustrate the different processes and
HUMSS_DIASS
4.1.4 Schools propose suggestions on how methods involved in undertaking
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4.1.5 Community needs can be effectively communication
addressed
5. Communication media channels
14. distinguish the appropriate
5.1 Mass media HU MSS_DIASS
communication media channel(s) to
5.2 New Media and Social media 12-IIa-41
use in different settings and situations
5.3 Telecommunications
Importance of Social Sciences
6. Functions of Applied Social Sciences functions of applied assess objectively through an 1. explain each of the functions of applied HUMSS_DIASS
6.1 Self-development social sciences individual project how the social sciences 12-IIb-d-42
6.2 Persuasion functions of the applied
6.3 Art and Entertainment social sciences have been
6.4 News and Information fulfilled in any of the
2. identify situations that would require
6.4 Organizing advocacy and following:
or necessitate the performance of the HUMSS_DIASS
mobilization 1. case study of a
various functions in local/Philippine 12-IIb-d-43
6.5 Education counselee
settings
6.6 Socialization 2. case study on
integrative social work
3. comparison of the
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programming of any
two television networks
7. Effects of Applied Social Sciences effects of applied social participate in a one-day
processes sciences processes exposure trip to an existing
7.1 Awareness and knowledge, i.e., development program and
social media, self understanding write a sincere reflection
7.2 Attitude and value change, i.e., report on the effects of the
disaster risk reduction and climate processes on the clientele 3. analyze the effects of applied social
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change, the bahala na habit sciences processes on individuals,
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7.3 Behavioral change, i.e., power and groups, and society
corruption, conflict management and
peace building process, risk
assessment behavior
7.4 Structural Change, i.e., personal and
family relations, gender, overseas
migration of OFW, domestic 4. evaluate the effects of certain program
violence, single parenting, or projects on knowledge, attitude, HUMSS_DIASS
community life, criminality, and behavior of individuals, groups, 12-IIe-i-45
substance abuse and society
5. synthesize the learning from the
submit a portfolio of output HUMSS_DIASS
8. Course Synthesis course and its applications to the
from the course 12-IIj-46
learner
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SAMPLE CODE: HUMSS_DIASS12-Ia-1

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Humanities and Social Sciences

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First Entry HUMSS_DIASS
Disciplines and Ideas in the 12
Track/ Strand Subject
Applied Social Sciences

Grade Level 12

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more than a specific week
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Arabic Number Competency social sciences and applied social 1
sciences