12 ` Homeroom Guidance Quarter 1 – Module 2: Accepting the Individuality of Others Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module – Grade 12 Quarter 1 Module 2: Accepting the Individuality of Others 2020 Edition The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines states that “No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties.” Borrowed materials (e.g., texts, illustrations, musical notations, photos, and other copyrightable, patentable contents) included in this learning resource are owned by their respective copyright and intellectual property right holders. Where applicable, DepEd has sought permission from these owners specifically for the development and printing of this learning resource. 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Andaya, Director IV, Ma. Isabel Victorino, CSDD Chief, Mark Anthony Bercando, Supervising EPS, Jona Kristen Valdez, Senior EPS, Melynda Andres, Senior EPS - Bureau of Learning Resources 2 Homeroom Guidance Grade 12 Quarter 1 – Module 2: Accepting the Individuality of Others Gabay sa Magulang/Tagapag-alaga Isinulat ang modyul na ito bilang gabay ng inyong anak upang malinang ang kaniyang aspektong personal at sosyal. Nakadisenyo ito sa distance learning o alternatibong pamamaraan ng pagkatuto na hindi nangangailangan ng pisikal na presensya sa paaralan, bilang tugon sa direktiba na pagkansela ng face-to-face class dulot ng pandemyang Covid-19. Maaaring may mga pagkakataon na hingin ng mag-aaral ang inyong patnubay sa pagsunod sa mga tagubilin at pagsagot sa mga tanong sa bawat bahagi ng mga gawain. Hinihiling ng Kagawaran ang inyong suporta upang matagumpay niyang maisakatuparan ang mga gawain. Makatutulong ang araling ito upang hubugin ang kaniyang kabutihan na tanggapin ang pagkakaiba-iba ng bawat tao sa katangian, kakayahan, damdamin, at pananaw. Tiyakin na sasagutin niya ang bawat bahagi ng modyul nang tapat. Siguraduhing maipapasa niya ang kaniyang sagutang papel sa petsa at oras na itinakda ng kaniyang gurong-tagapayo. 3 Introductory Message For the learner: In your everyday interaction, you may have observed similarities and differences with the people around you. You may have seen differences in physical appearance, preferences, abilities, skills, and behavior. Each person’s intelligence, personality traits, and values differ from one another. These aspects define each person's individuality. As a grade 12 learner, personal and social skills will help you in developing healthy behavior and positive relationships. This module will help you gain better understanding about your role in promoting respect for individual differences and valuing others. This self-learning module has six interactive tasks, which are as follows: Let’s Try This – which will help you to get ready to learn; Let’s Explore This – which will guide you towards what you need to learn; Keep in Mind – which will give you the lessons that you need to learn and understand; You Can Do It – which will help you apply the lessons learned in daily activities; What I Have learned – which will test and evaluate your learning; and Share Your Thoughts and Feelings – which will help you express your thoughts, opinions and feelings. Make sure to read, think, follow, and enjoy every task that you are asked to do. Have fun! Stay safe and healthy! 4 MODULE 2 ACCEPTING THE INDIVIDUALITY OF OTHERS Learning Objectives At the end of this module, you are expected to: 1. determine the basic aspects of an individual; 2. demonstrate suggested ways in accepting others; 3. formulate home/school policies that promote respect for individual differences; and 4. appreciate actions or behaviors that accept individual differences. Period: Weeks 2 and 3 Suggested Total Time Allotment: 120 Minutes Materials Needed: Clean sheet of paper, bond paper, ballpen, and coloring materials Week 2 Introduction In this module, you will have a better understanding about your role in promoting respect for individual differences. This aims to give you an opportunity to view other’s perspectives and feelings. Accepting attitude and openness to other’s unique characteristics will help you to have healthy relationships. Go on board and celebrate everyone’s individuality! 5 Let’s Try This Suggested Time Allotment: 20 Minutes Observation of Other’s Uniqueness 1. Copy the following table on a clean sheet of paper. 2. Think of three (3) different persons who are similar in a certain aspect that you would like to observe for this activity. Example: 3 famous personalities (singers, dancers, inventors, politicians, artists). 3. Write their names and describe them using the options in each column. Use your best judgment on them. 4. Write your answers to the processing questions after. Description Persons Lively or Reserved? Nurturing or disciplinarian? Conservative or liberated? Thinker or doer? Planner or easy-golucky? Name: Name: Name: Processing Questions: 1. Were you able to fill out all related descriptions for each person? Which of the descriptions is the most observable? 2. What is the most difficult description to observe? Explain. 3. What can you say about the differences that you observed among these three persons? Let’s Explore This Suggested Time Allotment: 20 minutes Showing Support for Others Copy the following table on a sheet of paper. How will you support others in the given situations? Write your answer in each column. 6 Situation Physically Emotionally Socially Spiritually 1. A new classmate with a physical disability 2. A friend who lost his parents due to accident 3. A neighbor who chose to stop schooling for employment 4. A sibling who spends most of his/her time playing online games 5. A friend who plans to leave their house because of a family problem 6. A new group member who loses hope because of many problems 7. A cousin from an ethnic group who is still adjusting to her new school 8. A relative who is confused with his gender preference 9. A classmate who experiences social discrimination due to his poor academic performance 10. An older sibling who needs help on time management Processing Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. What do you notice with your answers? Which of the situations is the most difficult to handle or manage? Explain. What type of support or help is the easiest to provide? Explain. What have you realized after doing this activity? 7 Keep in Mind Suggested Time Allotment: 20 minutes In dealing with others, we must recognize that we are all different from one another. Though we may have similarities in terms of preferences, taste, physical appearance, style and many more, we still have our distinctions and uniqueness which make us special in different ways. Our individuality comes with our unique attributes and characteristics. Some can easily be seen physically while some can be manifested through actions and behavior which may indicate values and personalities. There is harmony in diversity and we can all keep it that way if we learn to accept one another as we are. There are healthy ways to deal with our individual differences which would work for everyone’s advantage. Here are some: a. Accept that we are all different. Don’t assume that your preferences would always be the same as those of your peers or friends. Of course there are similarities among you but all have different stories to tell that affect the way you see things. You may have different beliefs, culture, values, and even interest, and you cannot force anybody to be exactly the same as you. Remember, even twins have differences. b. Use your similarities with other people to strike a harmonious relationship with them. While you acknowledge that people are different from another, there are also commonalities which you may take advantage to establish positive relationship with them. At this point in time, you might have found the right people who can be your good friends, who can inspire you to strive harder, and who can be your role model. c. Be open-minded with others. You can always learn from the experiences of your friends and peers and they can also do the same with you. The manner they overcome life challenges and how they impact their living could be your insights to improve your lifestyle or even the way you see things around you. You can also learn from their culture, traditions and values. d. Try to consider where others are coming from. Your family set-up may be different from what your friends have. People might have grown up in a province or in a highly urbanized city. There are those who have a complete set of parents and those that have a single parent or no parents at all. Additionally, people have different childhood experiences which greatly affect their attitude and personality now. There are also those who struggle financially and those who are well off. Keep in mind that people are coming from different backgrounds and they act, decide and make choices based on those things. e. If your differences with others are getting in the way, try to have a common ground. You cannot impose your beliefs, values and culture to others, the same way 8 that they cannot do that to you. However, instead of trying to prove who’s better and who’s not, you may want to find an area where you can both improve yourself while learning from each other. There are differences that are worthy to talk and celebrate, and there are those that we just accept unconditionally just like in the second item. There’s no point in comparing people as each of us have our own potentials and abilities. Always remember that you co-exist with others. There are things that you cannot control like the people around you but you can always manage the way you deal with them. The choice is always with you, either you make the most out of those individual differences and have a happy life or you make that as your limitations. Week 3 You Can Do It Suggested Time Allotment: 30 minutes “I Care” Policies Copy the table below on a separate sheet of paper. Write at least five policies at home, in school, in the community or online that you personally do to respect individual differences. Answer the processing questions after. HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY ONLINE Processing Questions: 1. How do you compare your answers in each column? 2. Given the current situation, how do you intend to practice them? 3. What made you practice such ways to respect individual differences and care for others? 9 What I have Learned Suggested Time Allotment: 15 minutes Write a 3- to 5-paragraph essay that answers the question below on a sheet of paper. How should we celebrate our individual differences? Share your Thoughts & Feelings Suggested Time Allotment: 15 minutes Create a slogan or poster on unconditional acceptance of others and respect for individual differences. You may post it online or physically in the most noticeable area at home. Use a short bond paper and coloring materials. “ _________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ___________________________________ ==================== For inquiries or feedback, please write or call: Department of Education - Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR) Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg., DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600 Telefax: (632) 8634-1072; 8634-1054; 8631-4985 Email Address: blr.lrqad@deped.gov.ph * blr.lrpd@deped.gov.ph 10