Kontemporaryong Isyu – Araling Panlipunan 10 (Lecture Review)

These flashcards cover definitions, examples, analytical skills, and the importance of studying contemporary issues, as outlined in the student’s lecture notes.

What is the definition of a "kontemporaryong isyu" (contemporary issue)?

A current event or problem that disturbs or changes the condition of a community, country, or the world at the present time.

Name three personal benefits of focusing on contemporary issues mentioned in the lecture.

Awareness (pagiging mulat), Knowledge (malawak na kaalaman), and Vigilance (pagiging mapagmatyag).

Give four examples of contemporary issues in the Philippines cited in the lesson.

Possible answers include unemployment, human-rights violations, COVID-19, illegal drugs, bullying, corruption, climate change, and terrorism.

Why is the Spanish colonization of the Philippines NOT considered a contemporary issue, according to the checklist activity?

Because it is a historical event, not a current problem affecting today’s society.

What are primary sources (primaryang sanggunian)?

Original records created by people who directly experienced an event, such as letters, journals, legal documents, sketches, and photographs.

What are secondary sources (sekondaryang sanggunian)?

Information or interpretations derived from primary sources and written by people without direct participation in the events.

Identify three modern platforms listed as sources of information on contemporary issues.

Television, radio, and the internet (including social media).

How does the lesson define a fact (katotohanan)?

A true statement or event that can be verified with actual data and evidence.

How is an opinion (opinyon) distinguished from a fact in the material?

It expresses a person’s feelings, impressions, or beliefs about a stated fact.

What is bias (pagkiling) in the context of social-science information?

Presenting information that favors one side; proper analysis should show both positive and negative aspects without favoritism.

Translate and define "hinuha" as used in the lecture.

Hinuha means inference—an educated guess or hypothesis formed using prior knowledge and experience.

What is generalization (paglalahat) according to the notes?

A step where relationships among separate pieces of information are synthesized before making a conclusion.

How is a conclusion (kongklusyon) defined in the lesson?

A decision or idea formed after study, observation, and analysis of significant evidence.

State two reasons the study of contemporary issues is important, as listed under "Kahalagahan ng Kontemporaryong Isyu."

(1) Provides clear, meaningful knowledge about events influencing people and societies; (2) Helps analyze cause-and-effect relationships of events.

Aside from knowledge, what social value does learning about contemporary issues promote?

Appreciation of cultural differences and respect for human dignity and rights.

According to the lesson, what technological tools can be used to gather information on contemporary issues?

Television, radio, internet, social media, text messaging, billboards, flyers, newspapers, and magazines.

In the group activity, what criterion was suggested for separating sources into two categories?

Whether the source is primary or secondary.

Give one example of a primary source and one example of a secondary source about COVID-19.

Primary: A doctor’s clinical notes from treating COVID-19 patients. Secondary: A newspaper article summarizing those clinical findings.

What reflective question asks students to identify the issue that affects them most as learners?

"Anong kontemporaryong isyu sa palagay mo ang higit na nakaaapekto sa iyo bilang isang mag-aaral? Bakit?"

How does the lesson connect contemporary-issue awareness with citizenship?

It states that being aware fosters intelligence and molds students into responsible, vigilant, and productive citizens who love and care for their country.

What three guiding concepts appear under the objectives (Mga Layunin) section?

Contemporary issue, bias, and hypothesis.

During the "Kwentuhan Tayo" discussion, what central skill is practiced?

Sharing personal experiences on how to gather information about events.

What classroom activity tests students’ ability to label events as contemporary issues?

The check-or-X exercise where students mark statements such as climate change, unemployment, or Spanish colonization.

Why must evaluators of social-science data avoid bias, as emphasized in the lecture?

To present a balanced view that includes both advantages and disadvantages, allowing for objective understanding.