K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TRACK

Grade: 12
Subject Title: Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences

Semester: 1st semester

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.
CONTENT
1. Course Introduction (Applied Social
Sciences)
1.1 Definition of social sciences
1.2 Definition of applied social sciences

Counseling
1. The Discipline of Counseling
1.1 Counseling
1.1.1 Definitions
1.1.2 Goals
1.1.3 Scope
1.1.4 Core values
1.1.5 Principles

CONTENT STANDARD

The learners
demonstrate an
understanding of
social sciences and
applied social sciences

disciplines of counseling

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD

The learners should be able

to
explain clearly public
perceptions about the work
of social sciences and applied
social science practitioners
demonstrate a high level of
understanding of the basic
concepts of counseling
through a group presentation
of a situation in which
practitioners of counseling
work together to assist
individuals, groups, or
communities involved in
difficult situations (e.g.,
postdisaster, court hearing
about separation of celebrity
couple, cyber bullying)

LEARNING COMPETENCY

CODE

The learners ...

1.

clarify the relationships between social

sciences and applied social sciences

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2.

cite differences among the applied

social sciences

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1. identify the goals and scope of

counseling

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2. demonstrate comprehension of the

principles of counseling

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3. discuss the core values of counseling

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CONTENT
2.

3.

4.

Professionals and Practitioners in

Counseling
2.1 Roles, functions, and competencies of
counselors
2.2 Areas of specialization where
counselors work
2.3 Career opportunities of counselors
2.4 Rights, Responsibilities,
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics
Clientele and Audiences in Counseling
3.1 Characteristics and needs of various
types of clientele and audiences
3.1.1 Individuals
3.1.2 Groups and Organizations
3.1.3 Communities

Settings, Processes, Methods, and

Tools in Counseling
4.1 Settings
3.1.1 Government
3.1.2 Private Sector
3.1.3 Civil Society
3.1.4 Schools
3.1.5 Community

CONTENT STANDARD
professionals and
practitioners in
counseling

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
undertake participant
observation (e.g., a day in a
life of a counselor) to
adequately document and
critique their roles, functions,
and competencies

Counseling services, processes, and

methods

CODE

show understanding of the roles and

functions of counselors
identify specific work areas in which
counselors work
identify career opportunities for
counselors
value rights, responsibilities, and
accountabilities

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8.

distinguish between ethical and

unethical behaviors among counselors

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9.

describe the clientele and audience of

counseling

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4.
5.
6.
7.

clientele and audiences

in counseling

settings, processes,
methods, and tools in
counseling

use acceptable research

protocols, conduct a survey
among young adults (i.e.,
ages 1821) on their
counseling needs
present results and
recommendation for class
discussion
using the results of the
survey conducted, critically
evaluate whether the needs
of the respondents are
addressed by the
practitioners and pertinent
institutions
propose suggestions on how
needs can be effectively
addressed

5.

LEARNING COMPETENCY

10. identify the settings in which

counselors are found

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11. illustrate the different processes and

methods involved in undertaking
counseling

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12. distinguish the needs of individuals,

groups, organizations, and
communities

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CONTENT
Social Work
1. The Discipline of Social Work

CONTENT STANDARD
disciplines of social work

1.1 Social Work

1.1.1 Definitions
1.1.2 Goals
1.1.3 Scope
1.1.4 Core values
1.1.5 Principles

2.

3.

Professionals and Practitioners in Social

Work
2.1 Roles, functions, and competencies of
social workers
2.2 Areas of specialization in which social
workers work
2.3 Career opportunities of social workers
2.4 Rights, Responsibilities,
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics

Clientele and Audiences in Social Work

3.1 Characteristics and needs of various
types of clientele and audiences
3.1.1 Individuals
3.1.2 Groups and Organizations
3.1.3 Communities

professionals and
practitioners in social
work

clientele and audiences

in social work

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
demonstrate a high level of
understanding of the basic
concepts of social work
through a group presentation
of a situation in which
practitioners of social work
collaborate to assist
individuals, groups, or
communities involved in
difficult situations (e.g.,
postdisaster, court hearing
about separation of celebrity
couple, cyber bullying)
undertake participant
observation (e.g., a day in a
life of a social worker) to
adequately document and
critique their roles, functions,
and competencies

use acceptable research

protocols, conduct a survey
among young adults (i.e.,
ages 1821) on their social
work needs
present results and
recommendation for class
discussion

LEARNING COMPETENCY

CODE

1.

identify the goals and scope of social

work

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2.

demonstrate comprehension of
the principles of social work

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3. discuss the core values of social

work

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4. show an understanding of the roles and

functions of social workers

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5.

identify specific work areas in which

social workers work

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6.

identify career opportunities for social

workers

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7.

value rights, responsibilities, and

accountabilities

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8.

distinguish between ethical and

unethical behaviors among
practitioners

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9.

describe the clientele and audience of

social work

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10. distinguish the needs of individuals,

groups, organizations and communities

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CONTENT
4.

5.

Settings, Processes, Methods, and

Tools in Social Work
4.1 Settings
3.1.1 Government
3.1.2 Private Sector
3.1.3 Civil Society
3.1.4 Schools
3.1.5 Community

settings, processes,
methods, and tools in
social work

Social Work services, processes, and

methods

Communication
1. The Discipline of Communication
1.1 Communication
1.1.1 Definitions
1.1.2 Goals
1.1.3 Basic elements of
communication process
1.1.4 Levels of Communication
(from intrapersonal to mass
communication)

2.

CONTENT STANDARD

Professionals and Practitioners in

Communication
2.1 Roles, functions, and competencies of
communicators and journalists
2.2 Areas of specialization in which
communicators and journalists work
2.3 Career opportunities of
communicators and journalists
2.4 Rights, Responsibilities,
Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics

disciplines of
communication

professionals and
practitioners in
communication

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
using the results of the
survey conducted, critically
evaluate whether the needs
of the respondents are
addressed by the
practitioners and pertinent
institutions

LEARNING COMPETENCY

CODE

11. identify the settings in which social

workers are found

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propose suggestions on how

needs can be effectively
addressed

12. illustrate the different processes and

methods involved in undertaking social
work

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demonstrate a high level of

understanding of the basic
concepts of communication
through a group presentation
of a situation in which
practitioners of
communication work
together to assist individuals,
groups, or communities
involved in difficult situations
(e.g., postdisaster, court
hearing about separation of
celebrity couple, cyber
bullying)
undertake participant
observation (e.g., a day in a
life of a communicator/
journalist) to adequately
document and critique their
roles, functions, and
competencies

1.

identify the goals and scope of

communication

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2.

demonstrate comprehension of
the principles of communication

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3.

discuss the core values of

communication

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4.

describe the elements and levels of the

communication processes

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5.

show understanding of the roles and

functions of communicators and
journalists

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6.

identify specific work areas in which

communicators and journalists work

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7.

identify career opportunities for

communicators and journalists

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8.

value rights, responsibilities, and

accountabilities

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CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCY
9.

3.

4.

Clientele and Audiences in

Communication
3.1 Characteristics and needs of various
types of clientele and audiences
3.1.1 Individuals
3.1.2 Groups and Organizations
3.1.3 Communities

clientele and audiences

in communication

Settings, Processes, Methods, and

Tools in Communication

settings, processes,
methods and tools in
communication

4.1 Settings
4.1.1 Government
4.1.2 Private Sector
4.1.3 Civil Society
4.1.4 Schools
4.1.5 Community
Communication media channels
5.1 Mass media
5.2 New Media and Social media
5.3 Telecommunications
Importance of Social Sciences
6. Functions of Applied Social Sciences
6.1 Self-development
6.2 Persuasion
6.3 Art and Entertainment
6.4 News and Information
6.4 Organizing advocacy and
mobilization
6.5 Education
6.6 Socialization

use acceptable research

protocols, conduct a survey
among young adults (i.e.,
ages 1821) on their social
work needs
present results and
recommendation for class
discussion
using results of survey
conducted, critically evaluate
whether the needs of the
respondents are addressed
by the practitioners and
pertinent institutions
propose suggestions on how
needs can be effectively
addressed

5.

functions of applied
social sciences

assess objectively through an

individual project how the
functions of the applied
social sciences have been
fulfilled in any of the
following:
1. case study of a
counselee
2. case study on
integrative social work
3. comparison of the

distinguish between ethical and

unethical behaviors among
practitioners

CODE
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10. describe the clientele and audience of

communication

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11. distinguish the needs of individuals,

groups, organizations, and
communities

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12. identify the settings in which

communicators and journalists are
found

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13. illustrate the different processes and

methods involved in undertaking
communication

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14. distinguish the appropriate

communication media channel(s) to
use in different settings and situations

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1.

explain each of the functions of applied

social sciences

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2.

identify situations that would require

or necessitate the performance of the
various functions in local/Philippine
settings

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CONTENT

7. Effects of Applied Social Sciences

processes
7.1 Awareness and knowledge, i.e.,
social media, self understanding
7.2 Attitude and value change, i.e.,
disaster risk reduction and climate
change, the bahala na habit
7.3 Behavioral change, i.e., power and
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
violence, single parenting,
community life, criminality,
substance abuse
8. Course Synthesis

CONTENT STANDARD

effects of applied social

sciences processes

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
programming of any
two television networks
participate in a one-day
exposure trip to an existing
development program and
write a sincere reflection
report on the effects of the
processes on the clientele

submit a portfolio of output

from the course

LEARNING COMPETENCY

CODE

3.

analyze the effects of applied social

sciences processes on individuals,
groups, and society

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4.

evaluate the effects of certain program

or projects on knowledge, attitude,
and behavior of individuals, groups,
and society
synthesize the learning from the
course and its applications to the
learner

5.

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clarify the relationships between

social sciences and applied social
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