GE3: The Contemporary World

Lesson 2 Activity
Ang Mundo sa Mata ng Isang OFW

Description:
Although globalization is an overwhelming concept, it is experienced by people in a number of ways in
real terms. For instance, globalization of technology improved modern transportation and
communication. As a result, people have become more mobile and are able to reach different places
around the globe. There are various reasons why people leave their country of origin. Through this
activity, you should be able to gain first-hand knowledge of the experiences of Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFWs), people who reached other countries. Their stories could provide a concrete
understanding of how globalization affects themselves, their families, and the country.
Due Date: September 13, 2021 (9:00 pm)
Format:
• long bond paper
• double spacing
• font-size: 12
• font-style: Arial
• margins: 1
• file name: L2-Dela Cruz, Juan A
Instruction:
1. Find a former or a current Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) to be interviewed. The respondent's
name may be revealed. The instructor ensures to protect the person’s identity.
2. Use the following guide questions (you may add additional questions):
a. How long have you stayed abroad?
b. What are the purposes for your stay there?
c. What were your most unforgettable experiences there? How will you describe them, good or
bad?
d. How will you compare the Philippines with other countries?
e. Do you want to go back abroad or to other countries in the future? Why or why not?
3. Write your insights about your respondent's experience.
Guidelines:
o One Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) only, former or current.
o Aside from the sample questions, you may include additional ones that you deemed significant
and relevant.
o Do not engage in a face-to-face interview. You can interview the person on Messenger or any
online platform.
 CRITERIA PERCENTAGE

Content – Insightful and/or sophisticated ideas that fully address the prompt and
45%
are fully supported by relevant, accurate, and specific evidence from the source.

Importance/Significance – Describes local and wider importance. Some

explanation of why the topic or issue is important to more than the immediate 25%
group

Voice – The writer’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence
of attention to the readers. The writer’s extensive knowledge and/or experience 20%
with the topic is/are evident.

Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling – Sentences are well

constructed and have varied structure and length. The writer makes no errors in 10%
grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.

Total Score: 50 points