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INTRODUCTION TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON
Quarter II- Week 4
Appreciating the Talents of Persons
with Disabilities and Underprivileged

CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 11/12
Contextualized Learning Activity Sheets (CLAS)
Quarter II - Week 4: Appreciating Persons with Disabilities and Underprivileged
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Lesson 1
Appreciating the Talents of Persons with
Disabilities and Underprivileged

MELC: Performs activities that demonstrate an appreciation for the talents of persons
with disabilities and those underprivileged sectors of society (Week 4)

Objectives:
1. Identify the cause of unfair treatment of persons with disabilities and
underprivileged and
2. Recognize the talents of persons with disabilities and those underprivileged
sectors

Let’s Explore and Discover

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Unlocking of Difficulties

• Diversity refers to the existence of differerences among people.

• Person with Disabilities (PWD) defines as those who have long-
term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which
in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and
effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
• Totalization is limiting others to our idea of them.
• Underprevileged defines as (the group of) people who does not
have access to the rights or benefits that the rest of the society
enjoys because of their low social status.

Have you ever been in a situation where you

witness someone being rude to others just
because they are deemed to be ‘different’? What
did you feel? What do you think are the reasons
why people discriminate others just because they
are ‘different’?

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 In our previous lesson, we have discussed intersubjectivity and how a person can
establish a genuine dialogue with others if we only learn to acknowledge their presence
and treat them as equals.

It is because humans have a natural tendency to reach out to others and engage in
meaningful interactions. However, discrimination and disliking of others are usual
occurrences too in building social relationships. For Levinas, this is due to Totalization.
The people we might have encountered did not pass our ‘standards’ or did not appear to
what we have expected them to be. Hence, it brings us uncomfortable feelings which often
resulted in treating them unfairly.

Emmanuel Levinas’ philosophy encourages us to examine our ethical responsibility

by rethinking how we look at others. He emphasized the importance of ‘proximity’ or
genuine relationship with others. It will only be possible when we learn to recognize the
differences of others from us. We must first accept the fact that no two persons are the
same and not everyone has the same taste, likes, feelings, dreams, attitudes, and ideas
as yours. We must embrace them as a different person like you.

For instance, there are people like persons with disabilities and those underprivileged
people who experience to be totalized because of their situation; even so, they have proven
many times that they can do something beyond what we think is their capacity. An
example of this is Mang Romy, a PWD from Antipolo City who donated the hard-earned
money that he gathered from begging to the victims of typhoon Ulysses. Some will only
see how Bayanihan spirit is manifested in this story but there is more from it; it also
shows how can someone like him, a PWD and underprivileged who is in need too, go all
out of his way to extend help.

Here are other examples of people who, despite their disabilities, live a meaningful life.

Helen Keller The first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree. She
became a humanitarian, educator, and author. She
published an autobiography, Story of My Life, which
describes her life and struggles growing up.
Nicholas James Vujivic He was born with phocomelia, a condition in which a person
is born with no arms and feet. Nevertheless, he became a
world-renowned motivational speaker, author, and founder
of, Life without Limbs, a non-profit ministry that aims to help
people who have the same situation.
Roselle Ambubuyog The first visually impaired Filipina who graduated summa
cum laude at Ateneo de Manila University.

These stories will remind us that these people thought they may sometimes be
perceived to be less because of what they lack; still, they can be someone if we only learn
to appreciate them as a person with infinite possibilities and give them the chance to
prove themselves.

(Source: Roberto D. Abella, Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person: Textbook,
Pasig City: Department of Education, 2016, 100-107.)

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 Let’s Practice
Directions: Directions: Write Yay if the statement is correct and
Nay if it is incorrect in the space provided before the number.

___________1. There is a standard life that everyone is expected to live up with.

___________2. Unfair treatment happens when we failed to see the difference of others.
___________3. Levinas’ philosophy calls for appreciation of ourselves.
___________4. Underprevileged are people with access to benefits but are differently
abled.
___________5. Totalization should be practiced to achieve genuine conversation with
others.
___________6. Genuine relationship can be attained even without recognizing the
difference of others.
___________7. Underprevileged people and people with disabilities often experience
totalization because of their situation.
___________8. Everybody has the right to be accepted regardless of who they are and
what they have.
___________9. Totalization can also mean denial of the difference of others.
___________10. Proximity can reduce unfair treatment of others.

Directions: Fill in the spaces provided by the steps on how we can

celebrate diversity. Choose from the box below.

Rethink of how we look at others Reduce totalization

__________1. Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion.
Appreciate the difference of others Know their story
__________2. The term Hindu has originated from an Indian word which means “river”.
Establish a genuine relationship with others

Steps on How to Celebrate Diversity

Step 1:
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Step 2:
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Step 3:
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Step 4:
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Step 5:
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Do you think
1. we can attain a harmonious society if we learn to appreciate our diversity?

Let’s Do More
Directions: Write LOVE ME if the situation shows
appreciation of the talents of the persons with disabilities and
LOVE NOT if not.

_____________1. The disability community is not viewed as valuable customers.

_____________2. Colleges are encouraged to provide academic scholarships to those
deserving students.
_____________3. Many companies are now employing persons with disabilities.
_____________4. Our constitution has minimum requirements for those who desire to run
for government position. This will allow people regardless of their status
to serve in the government.
_____________5. Organizing sports competition for persons with disabilities to exhibit their
skills.
_____________6. Creating laws that will protect the rights of persons with disabilities and
other minorities.
_____________7. Including of actors/actresses with disabilities in mainstream media to
showcase their talents.
_____________8. The “Education for All” program that aims to deliver education to every
person in every community.
_____________9. TESDA or Technical Education and Skills Development Authority gives
free training for persons with disabilities nationwide.
_____________10. Promotion of inclusitivity in schools by teaching students how to deal
and interact with everyone with respect.

Directions: Put in the box if the statement is a lesson to learn

from persons with disabilities and underprivileged and N if it is
not.

1. Friends can come and go in our lives. No one actually stays beside you forever.

2. You can’t judge a person and his/her abilities based on their looks.

3. True happiness comes from accepting ourselves first.

4. My identity depends on what people will say.

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 5. Take note of your priorities in life.

6. Patience can help you to get through with anything you desire.

7. You don’t need to try your hardest just to fit in and feel belongingness.

8. Character is more important than having being smart.

9. Being different is an opportunity.

10. Healthy communication is the key in having harmonious relationship with

others.

In our own way, how can we show appreciation to the talents of the persons with
disabilities or underprivileged?

Let’s Sum It Up
Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct answer. Choose from the given word pool.

Levinas’ philosophy puts emphasis on

totalization
reassessing our ________________. He believed that
ethical responsibility ___________________ or limiting others to our idea of
them, hinders us from having a __________________
appreciate with other people. People like ____________________
and __________________ usually experience this
persons with disabilities
situation. Unknowingly, we are denying them the
uniqueness chance to fulfill their goals. Thus, in order to create
real connection with others, we must accept their
genuine conversation uniquessness and appreciate them for who they are
as a person.
underprivileged

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
the blank before each number.

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1. Which of the following BEST describes Levinas’ philosophy?
a. It celebrates diversity.
b. It will create a harmonious society if practiced.
c. It is made specifically for people like persons with disabilities and
underprivilege ed.
d. It criticizes the bad side of humans which are prejudice and self-centeredness.
2. What is totalization?
a. Acceptance of others’ differences
b. Comparing yourself with others
c. Establishing good relationship with others
d. Limiting others to our idea of them.

3. By understanding the concept of totalization, is it safe to say that the ‘other’ is

different from the other?

a. Yes, humans have similar qualities that make it difficult for them to build
genuine relationships.
b. No, humans are no different from one another because we are ruled by
instincts
c. Yes, every human is unique and full possibilities
d. No, all humans are driven by desire and goals.

4. Why do persons with disabilities and underprivileged people often experience unfair
treatment from other people?
a. Because they were not able to pass the set ‘standards’ by other people and the
society
b. Because they are thought to do less contributions to the society
c. Because they are perceived to lack of something
d. Because they are considered a minority in the society

5. What will happen if we totalize other people?

a. It categorizes people e.g. probinsyana, mahirap, jejemon
b. It create barrier that hinders us from having real connection with others.
c. It binds people to create a harmonious relationship.
d. It encourages a person to fulfill his/her goals.

6. Which of the following is NOT an example of underprivileged person?

a. Children who are deprived of proper education.
b. Indigenous group of people living in remote areas who do not have access to
government services.
c. Starting businessmen who failed to generate income.
d. Senior citizens who do not have health benefits from the government.

7. What feeling manifests when a person encountered another person that seems to be
different from what he/she had expected?
a. Pity b. Pride c. Sympathy d. Uncertainty

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 8. Which of the following should NOT be done when interacting with a person with
disability?
a. Adjust posture to be eye-level
b. Ask if he or she needs assistance before providing it
c. Assume that they are living a hard life due to their disability
d. Do not underestimate the abilities of someone with a disability

9. How can we show appreciation to the talents of the persons with disabilities?
a. By focusing on their capabalities
b. By taking care of them
c. By protecting their rights
d. By giving them access to their basic needs

10. All of the following are the reasons why we should promote diversity EXCEPT?
a. It widens our perspective about life.
b. It contributes to our good public image.
c. It diminishes discrimination and promotes acceptance.
d. It allows productivity by sharing and utilizing varied ideas and abilities.

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 Answer Key
Let’s Practice

Activity 1 Activity 2

1. Nay 6. Nay 1. Rethink of how we look at others

2. Yay 7. Yay 2. Reduce totalization
3. Nay 8. Yay 3. Establish a genuine conversation
4. Nay 9. Yay 4. Know their story
5. Nay 10. Yay 5. Appreciate the difference of others

Let’s Do More

Activity 1 Activity 2

1. LOVE NOT 6. LOVE NOT 1. NOT 6.

2. LOVE ME 7. LOVE ME 2. 7.
3. LOVE ME 8. LOVE NOT 3. 8. NOT
4. LOVE ME 9. LOVE ME 4. NOT 9.
5. LOVE ME 10. LOVE ME 5. NOT 10. NOT

Let’s Sum it Up Let’s Assess

1. Ethical responsibility 1. A 6. D
2. Totalization 2. D 7. D
3. Genuine conversation 3. C 8. C
4. PWD 4. A 9. A
5. Underprivileged 5. B 10. B

References
Book

Abella, Roberto D. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Pasig City:
Department of Education, Inc., 2016

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