Homeroom Guidance Program, Lecture notes of English

Download Homeroom Guidance Program and more Lecture notes English in PDF only on Docsity! ` Homeroom Guidance Quarter 3 – Module 6: I Am Safe! 12 Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module – Grade 12 Quarter 3 Module 6: I Am Safe! 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. As such, using these materials in any form other than agreed framework requires another permission and/or licensing. No part of this material, including its original and borrowed contents, may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the Department of Education. Recommended Entry: Department of Education. Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module 6: I Am Safe. Manila: Department of Education Central Office, 2020. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio Development Team Writers: Melania M. Gogorza and Marlon L. Lalaguna Grade Level Coordinator: Marlon L. Lalaguna Illustrators: Daniel C. Tabingan, Jr. Pablo P. Lipas, Jr. Rhodora B. Carillo Marlon L. Lalaguna Layout Artist: Jay Ahr E. Sison Management Team: - Bureau of Curriculum Development: Jocelyn DR. 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 1 Introductory Message For the learner: You deserve to live in a world that is safe and protective of your human rights. Being aware of your own basic human rights is tantamount to securing that your basic needs are met, that you have the freedom to express yourself, access to quality education, and even the protection from potential abuses and maltreatments. This module aims to introduce you to different laws that protect yourself and others from those who might trample your rights. Also, this learning episode is intended to help you have a clear mind to maintain safe environment, particularly with the new pandemic situation and realize that you also have the accountability to respect the rights of others and secure a safe environment for everyone. Perform the tasks ahead of you seriously and ponder on how you can apply the insights that you will gain in helping build a safer world for everyone! This self-learning module has six interactive tasks, which are as follows: Let’s Try This helps you to get ready to learn; Let’s Explore This guides you towards what you need to learn; Keep in Mind gives you the lessons that you need to learn and understand; You Can Do It helps you apply the lessons learned in daily activities; What I Have Learned tests and evaluates your learning; and Share Your Thoughts and Feelings helps you express your thoughts, opinions and feelings about the lesson. Make sure to read, think, follow, and enjoy every task that you are asked to do. Have fun! Stay safe and healthy! 2 MODULE 6 I AM SAFE! Learning Objectives After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. discuss laws that protect the rights of self and others; 2. express commitment in promoting rights of self and others; and 3. promote specific laws protecting oneself and others through awareness campaigns. Total Time Allotment: 120 minutes Materials needed: • Worksheets: Violation Effects and Pledge of Commitment • HG portfolio/notebook/clean sheet of paper Introduction The new normal situation has brought many challenges. For many people, the situation has resulted to what may be termed as pandemic fatigue, additional worries, problems and even anxiety. These can stem from your experiences with other people, including your family members and ourselves. With the enforcement of community quarantines, you spend more time locked up with family members and other people staying where you live. Hence, it is essential to be aware of human right laws so you can safeguard yourselves and others from different forms of abuses and exploitations. In this module, you will be introduced to various laws that protect your human rights. You will also learn more about your duties and responsibilities in promoting the safety of other people. 3 Let’s Try This Activity No. 1: Violations, Everywhere! Suggested Time Allotment: 25 minutes List down at least one possible scenario wherein there is a violation of human rights, which may happen on the following places. Ex. Verbal bullying by a fellow student ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ School Ex. Refusal to convey a crippled commuter in public transport ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Community Ex. Physical abuse to children ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Home 6 computer data and systems, computer-related offenses, and content-related offenses. • Republic Act No. 9710. This is also known as the “Magna Carta of Women.” This was approved on August 14, 2009, which mandates non- discriminatory and pro-gender equality and equity measures to enable women's participation in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies and plan for national, regional, and local development. • Republic Act No. 9442. This is an act amending Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, and for other Purposes.” The amendments include inclusion of new chapters and sections for other privileges and incentives, and prohibitions on verbal, non-verbal ridicule, and vilification against persons with disability. • Republic Act No. 7610. This Act is known as the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.” This law provides special protection to children from all firms of abuse, neglect, cruelty exploitation and discrimination and other conditions, prejudicial their development; provide sanctions for their commission and carry out a program for prevention and deterrence of and crisis intervention in situations of child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination. • Republic act No. 8353. This Act is also known as the “Anti Rape Law of 1997.” Rape is committed by a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following circumstances: (a) through force, threat, or intimidation; (b) When the offended party is deprived of reason or otherwise unconscious; (c) by means of fraudulent machination or grave abuse of authority; and (d) When the offended party is under twelve (12) years of age or is demented, even though none of the circumstances mentioned above be present. Rape is also committed by any person who, under any of the circumstances mentioned hereof, shall commit an act of sexual assault by inserting his penis into another person’s mouth or anal orifice, or any instrument or object, into the genital or anal orifice of another person. • Republic Act No. 9231. This is an Act providing for the elimination of the worst forms of child labor and affording stronger protection for the working child, amending for this purpose Republic Act No. 7610, as amended, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.” • Republic Act No. 10627. This Act is also known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013.” All elementary and secondary schools are hereby directed to adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions. For the purpose of this Act, “bullying” shall refer to any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of the other student at 7 school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a school. • Republic Act No. 9775. This Act is known as the “Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009.” With the help of this law, the fundamental rights of every child from all forms of neglect, cruelty, and other conditions prejudicial to his/her development is guaranteed. Children are protected from all forms of exploitation and abuse including, but not limited to: (1) the use of a child in pornographic performances and materials; and (2) the inducement or coercion of a child to engage or be involved in pornography through whatever means. • Republic Act No. 9995. This Act is also known as the “Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009.” This Act states that it is unlawful to take photo or video coverage of a person or group of persons performing sexual act or any similar activity or to capture an image of the private area of a person, to copy or reproduce, to sell or distribute, to publish or broadcast internet, cellular phones, and other similar means. • Republic Act No. 10354. The “Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.” This law recognizes and guarantees the human rights of all persons including their right to equality and nondiscrimination of these rights, the right to sustainable human development, the right to health which includes reproductive health, the right to education and information, and the right to choose and make decisions for themselves in accordance with their religious convictions, ethics, cultural beliefs, and the demands of responsible parenthood. • Republic Act No. 8049. An Act Regulating Hazing and Other Forms of Initiation Rites in Fraternities, Sororities, and other Organizations and Providing Penalties Therefor. No hazing or initiation rites in any form or manner by a fraternity, sorority or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities or Head of organization seven days before the conduct of initiation. The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three days shall include the names of those to be subjected to such activities and shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites. For more detailed readings, you may visit The Official Gazette website, which is the official publication of the government of the Philippines that publishes Republic Acts, as well as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of these laws. 8 On Being Safe in Working Environment As a senior high school student, you will experience applying all the competencies you acquired through a work immersion program, business enterprise simulation, or actual research or capstone project. It is important that you are also aware about your rights in the work immersion venue. Prior to your immersion, an orientation will be held by your teachers to explain the scope of this program and your roles as a work immersion student. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Labor Advisory No. 9 s. 2017 states a clear guidance to host establishment in ensuring safe workplaces for you under this work immersion program. Emphasis was given to the restriction for learners with age between fifteen (15) and eighteen (18) years old to report in their work immersion venue between ten o’clock in the evening and six o’clock in the morning in the following day. Other provisions in these guidelines were reiterated as follows: • Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (Rule 1080 of 1989 Occupational Safety and Health) • Ensuring non-exposure of SHS students to hazardous materials and work environments (Rule 1013 of the 1989 OSH (Hazardous Workplaces) and DOLE Memorandum circular No. 02, Series of 1998 (Technical Guidelines for Classifying Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Environments, Workplaces, and Work Processes) Keep in mind these different provisions about your safety and protection as a work immersion program and do not hesitate to report to your work immersion teacher if you think some of your human rights are being violated. 11 References Department of Labor and Employment. Labor Advisory No. 9, Series of 2017 Guide to Host Establishment in Ensuring Safe Workplaces for Senior High School Students under Work Immersion Program. 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