MODULE 5: GLOBAL ISSUES THAT CONCERN

SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY

INTENDED LEARNING
At the end of the module, the students can:
A. Discuss at least two global issues in society
B. Explain proposed solutions to the social problems

1. ACTIVITY
Make a research and list the top 5 world issues in this time of pandemic.

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2. ANALYSIS
How do these issues concern school and society?
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3. ABSTRACTION

Top 10 Global Issues

1. Climate change
The global temperature are rising and are estimated to increase from 2.6 degrees
Celsius to 4.8 degrees by 2100. This would cause more severe weather, crises with
food and resources and the spread of diseases. The reduction of greenhouse
emissions and he spreading of education on the importance of going green can help
make a big difference. Lobbying governments and discussing policies to reduce

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with climate change.

2. Pollution
Pollution includes ocean litter, pesticides and fertilizers, air, light and noise
pollution. Clean water is essential for human and animals, but more than one billion
people don’t have access to clean water due to pollution from toxic substances,
sewages or industrial waste.

3. Violence
Violence can be found in the social, cultural and economic aspects of the world.
Whether it is conflict that has broken out in a city, hatred targeted at a certain group of
people or sexual harassment occurring on the street, violence is a preventable problem
that has been an issue for longer than necessary.

a. Physical Violence – occurs when someone uses a part of their body or an object to
control a person’s action
b. Sexual Violence – occurs when a person is forced to unwillingly take part in sexual
activity
c. Emotional Violence – occurs when someone says or does something which make a
person feel stupid or worthless
d. Psychological violence- occurs when someone uses threats and causes fear in an
individual to gain control
e. Spiritual violence – occurs when someone uses an individual’s spiritual beliefs to
manipulate, dominate or control that person.
f. Cultural violence – occurs when an individual is harmed as a result of practices that
parts of his or her culture, religion or tradition.

4. Security and well-being

The UN is a perfect example of what should be done to prevent the lack of
security and well being. Though its efforts with regional organizations and
representatives that are skilled in security, the UN is working toward increasing the
well-being of people throughout the world.

5. Lack of education
More than 72 million children throughout the globe that are of the age to be in
primary school are not enrolled in school. This can be attributed to inequality and
marginalization as well as poverty. Fortunately, there are many organizations that
work directly with the issue of education in providing the proper tools and resources to
aid schools.

6. Unemployment
Without the necessary education and skills for employment, many people
struggle to find jobs and create a proper living for themselves and their families. This
leads to a lack of necessary resources such as food, clothing, transportation and
proper living conditions.

7. Government Corruption

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 Means of corruption include graft, bribery, embezzlement, backdoor deals,
nepotism and patronage. Corruption is a major cause of poverty considering how it
affects the poor.

8. Malnourishment and hunger

Long term success to ending world hunger starts with ending poverty. By fighting
poverty through proper training for employment, people who are suffering will be more
likely to get jobs, earn money to buy food and even learn how to make their own food.

9. Substance abuse
It is the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol
and illicit drugs (WHO).

10. Terrorism
It is an issue throughout the world that causes fear and insecurity, violence and
death. Across the glove, terrorists attack innocent people, often without warning.

4. APPLICATION
Choose one global issue and explain its implication/effect to education.
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5. REFLECTION
How do you think will these global issues affect the Philippine Education?

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 6. ASSESSMENT
List down at least 5 global issues applicable to the Philippines. Research on Philippine
laws meant to address the problem.

Philippine law meant to Specific provision of the

Problem/Issue
address the problem law

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