毓 僑 中 學,

PHILIPPINE YUH CHIAU SCHOOL

Del Pilar, Cabatuan, Isabela
Transforming Lives through Education with Quality Assurance
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SY 2022-2023

COMPLETE NAME: ___________________________________ GRADE LEVEL/SECTION: _______

MODULE 1
MAIN TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
SUBTOPICS: A. Contemporary Issues B. Importance of Studying Contemporary Issues C. Benefits of
Studying D. Contemporary Issues E. Skills Needed in the Study of Contemporary Issues

LEARNING TARGETS:
At the end of this module, the learners will be able to say I can:
1. explain the concept of contemporary issue;
2. explain the importance of having awareness regarding contemporary issues in society and the world;
3. identify primary and secondary sources, as well as statements of fact, opinion, bias, inference, generalization, and
conclusion when investigating contemporary issues;
4. identify the skills needed in studying contemporary issues;and
5. employ skills and strategies in analyzing contemporary issues in the nation .
A. CONTEMPORARY ISSUE
Knowledge and concern about global issues are important as countries all over the world are
increasingly becoming interdependent. Inter-dependency is not only on the level of economics but also in the
areas of environment, politics, human rights, gender, education, civics, and citizenships. The interplay of these
areas of concern presents a continuous change in beliefs and practices of the people and the way people are
engaging. The different ways of engagement reflect also the historical influences of each country, region, and
people. Added to this are the different cultural perspectives during the process of engagement.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

Contemporary Issues

from Latin word

contemporarius, from The word “issues”
com which means means a matter of
“with” and public concern.”
temporarius which
means “of time”
 CONTEMPORARY ISSUE
belonging to or occurring in an important topic or problem
the present for debate or discussion

A contemporary issue can be:

an event… an idea…

an opinion… a topic…

a problem…

WEEK 2 MODULE 1 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Page 1 of 6

 Activity 1
Directions: Which of the above contemporary issues are you aware of? Share your knowledge about it.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

B. WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY CONTEMPORARY ISSUES?

 The condition of the twenty-first century demands dynamic integration
 One has to be equipped, knowledgeable, and critical when studying a particular issue in order to
intensify the practice of democratic values.
 To enrich existing knowledge on economy, politics, social structures, human rights, gender, education,
civics, and citizenship in order to widen perspectives
 To come up with sound decisions founded on good values and consideration for the greater good.
 Centers on reflective questions that challenge us in weighing evidences, our value system, and the
consequences to which our reflective decision-making will bring us.
 It develops respect for different beliefs, perspectives, or points of view, even if they ae contrary to one’s
own beliefs and perspectives.

Activity 2
Directions: The statements on the left column are the benefits of studying contemporary issues. Give a simple
explanation how it became a benefit according to the reasons why we need to study contemporary
issues.
Benefits of Studying Contemporary
How is it beneficial?
Issues

It leads us to build informed opinions.

It stimulates discussion.

It helps us establish more personal

relationships.
It helps us learn about cultural
relativism.

C. SKILLS NEEDED IN STUDYING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

Identifying Primary and Secondary Sources

a. Primary Source
A primary source or the origin of information is an original account of happenings that was written
or made by the person who had experienced them.

WEEK 2 MODULE 1 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Page 2 of 6

 b. Secondary Source
Secondary sources are information or interpretations based on the primary origin or other secondary
sources and prepared or written by persons who are not involved in the narrated events.
Examples:
Primary Source Secondary Source
Artwork Article critiquing the piece of art
Diary Book about a collection of diaries during
Memoirs the holocaust
An Experiment Dissertation
Eyewitness Accounts Review of play
Audio and video recordings Treatise on a particular genre of poetry

Specific Examples:
Primary Source Secondary Source
Journal article about the poem’s
Literature “Song of Myself” (Poem)
historical importance
Results of clinical trial to treat Book about ways to treat
Psychology
ADD by modifying diet childhood ADD without drugs
Politics and Book about suburban population
U.S. Census Statistics
Government changes in U.S.
Recorded interview with Choctaw Journal article about Native
History
American Indian Americans who served in WWII
Book about diaries kept during the
Social Science Diary of Anne Frank
Holocaust
Magazine article about 20th
Art Photographs by Diane Arbus
century female photographers

Activity 3
Directions: Identify which of the following is a primary source and a secondary source. Write P if it is a
primary source and S if it is a secondary source.

______1. Letters and Diaries ______6. Encyclopedia

______2. History Textbook ______7. Newspaper
______3. Movie Review ______8. Diary
______4. Manuscripts ______9. Magazine
______5. Video tape ______10. Artifact

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

FACT OPINION
A fact is an actual event, experience, or observation An opinion refers to an idea, supposition, impression,
that really occurred and is supported by evidence or or conjecture. It expresses the mind and ideas of a
data. There are pieces of evidence to prove that the person regarding the expressed truth. An opinion
events actually happened. does not have to be proven.
Examples:
WEEK 2 MODULE 1 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Page 3 of 6
  Damages brought by Typhoon Yolanda in  The care of the Typhoon Yolanda victims should
Tacloban are estimated to be in the millions. be left to the management of the local
 As of July 9, 2020, the number of COVID-19 government.
cases in the Philippines is 50,359.  The best way to control the spread of COVID-19
is through conducting a mass testing.

Activity 4
Directions: Identify which of the following is a fact and an opinion. Write F if it is a fact and O if it is an
opinion.
_____1. Murder is a violation in the revised penal code of the Philippines.
_____2. The congress should immediately approve the SOGIE bill.
_____3. The Philippines has an increasing number of positive cases of COVID-19 despite months of
community quarantine.
_____4. Spain colonized the Philippines the longest.
_____5. Every student should be knowledgeable of the different contemporary issues.

Identifying Bias
In analyzing information related to the social sciences, there is a need to know that it does not favor
anyone. The presentation of information should be balanced. There is a need to present the good as well as the
bad side of an issue.
Examples:
 The Marcos administration built a lot of hospitals, health centers, roads, and housing for the
poor, but many people also suffered it implemented Martial Law.
 During the Martial Law, many projects were pushed through but some human rights of the
Filipino people were violated.
 There are many instances of violation of human rights, abuse, and killings in our country. The
government is not doing anything to prevent them.
 Many Filipinos go to the United States; this is because life there is more prosperous than in other
countries.
Activity 5
Directions: Give your bias on the topics below.
Rubrics: Content: 5 points Coherence: 5 points Total: 5 points
Anti-terrorism Law of 2020 SOGIE Bill

Political Dynasty Online Classes

WEEK 2 MODULE 1 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Page 4 of 6

Forming Inferences, Generalizations, and Conclusions
 An inference is a thought-out theory or an educated guess about something. The process of making an
inference is similar to making a hypothesis. In order to infer, it is necessary to use one's knowledge and
experiences about the topic in order to discover its hidden message or idea.
Example:
o A lot of people were badly affected by Typhoon Yolanda because they ignored the warnings
given.

 A generalization involves a mental process where one connects information to make a summary
statement.
Examples:
o During the rainy season, from the month of July to October, more devastating typhoons come
into the country (based on the data from PAGASA for the past 10 years).
o There are more unemployed Filipino females than males in 2015 (based on the data from
DOLE).

 A conclusion is a statement that describes relationship among information or data after careful study,
observation, and analysis of important evidence or body of knowledge.
Examples:
o People migrate to different places for different economic, environmental, and political reasons
(based on UN data).
o Racial discrimination has caused wars and terrorism among groups of people and nations (based
on UN data).

WEEK 2 MODULE 1 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Page 5 of 6