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STUDY GUIDE FOR MODULE NO. 16

SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

MODULE OVERVIEW

Children and young people have the same general human rights as adults and also specific rights
that recognize their special needs. Children are neither the property of their parents nor are they
helpless objects of charity. They are human beings and are the subject of their own rights. 

The Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the rights that must be realized for children to
develop to their full potential. 

The Convention offers a vision of the child as an individual and as a member of a family and
community, with rights and responsibilities appropriate to his or her age and stage of development.
By recognizing children's rights in this way, the Convention firmly sets the focus on the whole child.

MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this module, challenge yourself to:

 Discuss the laws, policies, guidelines and procedures that protect children’s rights and
assure their safety and security in school, and
 Explain and draw implications on policies and procedures on child protection and
positive/non-violent discipline in the management of behavior

LEARNING CONTENTS

A. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and PD 603

Read on: https://pcw.gov.ph/presidential-decree-no-603-the-child-and-youth-welfare-code/

B. Anti- Bullying Act of 2013 (Republic Act 10627)

Read on: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/12/13/implementing-rules-and-regulations-
of-republic-act-no-10627/

C. Child Protection Policy

Read on: https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DO_s2012_40.pdf

D. Positive Disciplines

WHAT IS POSITIVE DISCIPLINE?

Positive Discipline is a model based on Adlerian Psychology. It can be used by parents, teachers,
couples, business and community leaders to learn to create responsible, respectful, and resourceful

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relationships in their communities. Based on the best selling Positive Discipline books by Jane
Nelsen, Lynn Lott, and co-authors, this model can be applied to both children and adults to become
contributing members of their communities.  

The premise of this model is to help people find a sense of belonging and significance following
FIVE CRITERIA:  

1. Helps children feel a sense of connection. (Belonging and significance)

2. Is mutually respectful and encouraging.  (Kind and firm at the same time.)
3. Is effective long - term. (Considers what the child is thinking, feeling, learning, and
deciding about himself and his world – and what to do in the future to survive or to
thrive.)
4. Teaches important social and life skills.  (Respect, concern for others, problem
solving, communication, and cooperation as well as the skills to contribute to the home,
school or larger community.)
5. Invites children to discover how capable they are. (Encourages the constructive use
of personal power and autonomy.

Read more on: https://srhd.org/media/documents/What20is20Positive20Discipline1.pdf

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

REFLECTION:
What are the implications on policies and procedures on child protection and positive/non-
violent discipline in the management of behavior?

Scoring rubric:
Content and Organization ……………………………………… 50%
Accuracy and Conventions (grammar, spelling,
usage and sentence formation) ……………………………….. 30%
Presentation of the output and style …………..………………. 15%
Timeliness………………………………………………….……… 5%
Total 100%

LEARNING ACTIVIT

SUMMARY

Many children have an innate sense of equality, fairness and justice and know how these concepts
relate to their day-to-day lives. A lot of children also have the confidence to voice their opinions
when they feel a lack of justice. But unfortunately, this is not always that case – especially for
children whose personal rights are violated and who face mistreatment, often behind closed doors.

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Rights are what you should have or be able to do to have the best start in life. These rights are
listed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All rights are equally important and are
connected to each other. You are born with these rights, and no one can take them away. Many
adults are responsible to help protect your rights and do what is best for you. As you grow, you have
more responsibility to make choices and exercise your rights. You can also respect the rights of
others and help children around the world through organizations like UNICEF.

REFERENCES

https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention/child-rights-why-they-matter

https://srhd.org/media/documents/What20is20Positive20Discipline1.pdf

https://pcw.gov.ph/presidential-decree-no-603-the-child-and-youth-welfare-code/

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/12/13/implementing-rules-and-regulations-of-republic-act-
no-10627/

https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DO_s2012_40.pdf

https://theconversation.com/why-children-need-to-be-taught-more-about-their-human-rights-139431

http://www.e-activist.com/ea-campaign/action.retrievefile.do?ea_fileid=14129

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