Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
NICOMEDES R. TUBAR SR. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN IN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND HUMAN PERSON
(1ST SEMESTER) FIRST QUARTER – WEEK 1
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standard
The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy
B. Performance Standard
The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way
B. Learning Competencies
1.1Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view PPT11/12-Ia-1.1
1.2.Recognize human activities that emanated from deliberate reflection PPT11/12-Ib-1.2
1.3.Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life PPT11/12-Ib-1.3
1.4.Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective PPT11/12-Ic-1.4
D. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
Define philosophy and explain its nature and purpose.
Differentiate between holistic and partial perspectives.
Identify real-life actions that stem from deliberate reflection.
Appreciate the role of philosophy in life decisions and moral judgment.
Create a reflective output that analyzes a personal or social experience from a philosophical and holistic
perspective.
II. CONTENT
Topic: Doing Philosophy: Understanding the Process and Application of Philosophical Thinking
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, manila paper, markers, printed scenarios, reflection sheets
Reference/s: DepEd Curriculum Guide for Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Garcia, T. Philosophy of the Human Person (K–12 Edition)
Handouts and supplementary video clips
III. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNER’S ACTIVITY
A. PRELIMINARIES. Good morning, Ma’am.
Good morning, class. Let’s begin with a prayer. I, will ma’am.
Who would like to lead?
(Prayer commences.)
This time, let us proceed to the checking of
attendance. Kindly say “present” as I call your
name.
Today, we will begin with a big question: We can think and feel.”
“What makes us human?”
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“We have emotions and beliefs.”
“We can make choices.”
Teacher: Let’s explore what it means to reflect and to
think deeply—something called "doing philosophy."
Excellent! Those answers show you're already thinking
deeply—this is what philosophy is about.
B. MOTIVATION
B. MOTIVATION – Activity: THINK- Emotion is important because it shows our
PAIR-SHARE humanity.”
Teacher: Answer this question on your paper: “Reason helps us make better decisions.”
“Which is more important: emotion or reason?
Why?” “Both are needed to make balanced
You have 3 minutes. choices.”
Teacher: Now pair up with your seatmate and share
your answers. After that, let’s hear a few insights.
Great points! Some of you are thinking broadly—
holistically—and some are focusing on one part only.
Let’s now explore the difference.
C. LESSON PROPER
1. Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy comes from two Greek words: philo (love)
and sophia (wisdom). It literally means “love of
wisdom.”
Philosophy is not just a subject—it’s a way of thinking.
It means asking questions, reflecting, and seeking
understanding.
Teacher shows a short video (optional) on reflective
thinking.
Because they want to know the deeper meaning
Discussion Prompt:
behind things."
"Why do you think philosophers ask so many
questions?"
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2. Holistic vs. Partial Perspective
A holistic perspective looks at the big picture.
A partial perspective focuses on only one part or
angle.
Example:
Holistic: Judging a student’s performance based
on academic, emotional, and social well-being.
Partial: Judging based only on test scores.
Activity: Group Scenario Analysis
Each group gets a scenario (e.g., a student failing a test,
a friend being moody). Discuss and decide:
What is the holistic view?
What is the partial view?
Sample Output (Scenario: A classmate often comes
late):
Holistic View: Maybe they have family
problems or live far from school.
Partial View: They’re lazy or irresponsible.
3. Reflective vs. Spontaneous Actions
Teacher: Not all actions are well thought out. Some are
automatic or impulsive.
Examples:
Sample Student Output:
Reflective: Apologizing after hurting someone
and thinking about how to make it right. 1.Saying thank you – Reflective
Spontaneous: Shouting at someone when angry. 2.Slamming the door – Impulsive
Activity: Group Work – List 5 actions and identify if 3.Donating to charity – Reflective
they are reflective or impulsive.
4.Crying when hurt – Impulsive
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5.Apologizing after a fight – Reflective
4. The Value of Doing Philosophy Because if we think first, we avoid
mistakes.”
Teacher: Why should we reflect before making
decisions? “Reflection makes us better persons.”
Class Discussion:
It helps us understand the situation better.
It prevents us from hurting others or ourselves.
It helps us grow and improve.
5. PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTION ACTIVITY
Instruction: Choose a real-life experience. Write a
short reflection using these guide questions:
1.What happened?
2.What did you feel?
3.What did you realize?
4.What philosophical insight did you learn?
Sample Topic Suggestions:
A time you argued with a friend
Making a hard decision (e.g., choosing between
studies and fun)
Helping someone in need
Output: Submit next meeting or present in class.
D. ANALYSIS
Reacting is fast and emotional, but
Discussion Questions: reflecting is slower and wiser.”
“What is the difference between just reacting
and reflecting?”
“Philosophy helps us make sense of
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“How does philosophy help in real life?” what happens in life.”
“…understand myself better.”
E. ABSTRACTION
“…make good decisions.”
Teacher: Complete the sentence:
“Doing philosophy helps me to…” “…see the bigger picture in life.”
F. APPLICATION
Activity:
Write a one-paragraph reflection:
“How can a philosophical perspective help me in
school, at home, or in life?”
IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1.What is philosophy?
a. Love of power
b. Love of wealth
c. Love of wisdom
d. Love of facts
2.Which best describes a holistic perspective?
a. Looks at only one side
b. Considers only emotions
c. Examines all aspects of a situation
d. Relies only on data
3.What is an example of a deliberate human action?
a. Sneezing
b. Helping after thinking about consequences
c. Reflex reaction
d. Blinking
4.Why is doing philosophy important in life?
a. To memorize terms
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b. To win arguments
c. To reflect deeply and make better decisions
d. To avoid science
5.Which of the following is a partial view?
a. Looking at mental and physical health together
b. Judging someone based only on appearance
c. Considering context and culture
d. Examining all causes of an event
V. ASSIGNMENT
Interview Task:
Interview someone (e.g., parent, teacher, or classmate). Ask:
"Can you tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision?"
"How did you reflect before acting?"
Write a 1-paragraph reflection about their experience using a holistic and philosophical perspective.
Prepared by:
CHARLYN MAE B. DUMALI
Subject Teacher
Checked by:
ZION MAE S. TOLONES
Subject Group Head – 1A
Noted by:
MARY JO A. CHAVEZ
HT1/ SHS In-Charge
Approved:
ISAGANI M. JALANDONI
Principal IV
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