I.

General Overview
Catch-up Subject: Peace and Values Education Grade Level: 8
Quarterly Theme: Cooperation Sub-theme: Intercultural
(refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 4)
Understanding
(refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 4)

Time: Date:
II. Session Outline
Session Title: "Harmony and Understanding: Promoting Peace and Values
Education through Intercultural Cooperation"
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives: a) recognize the importance of cooperation in intercultural
understanding; and
b) promote peace and values education by fostering intercultural
cooperation, enhancing understanding, empathy, and
collaboration among diverse cultural groups.
Key Concepts:  Harmony: Cultivating a sense of unity, cooperation, and mutual
respect among diverse cultural groups to foster peaceful
coexistence.
 Understanding: Encouraging empathy, open-mindedness, and
cross-cultural awareness to bridge differences and promote
dialogue and understanding.
 Peace Education: Promoting knowledge, skills, and attitudes
conducive to resolving conflicts peacefully and building sustainable
peace within and between communities.
 Values Education: Instilling universal values such as tolerance,
respect, empathy, and compassion to nurture ethical behavior and
positive relationships across cultures.
 Intercultural Cooperation: Facilitating collaboration, exchange,
and partnership among individuals and institutions from different
cultural backgrounds to address common challenges and promote
shared goals.
 Cultural Diversity: Recognizing and celebrating the richness of
cultural diversity as a source of strength and creativity in building
inclusive and harmonious societies.
 Empowerment: Equipping individuals with the tools, resources,
and opportunities to actively participate in intercultural cooperation
efforts and contribute to positive social change.
 Dialogue: Promoting constructive dialogue and communication as
essential means for resolving conflicts, building trust, and fostering
mutual understanding among diverse cultural groups.
 Inclusivity: Ensuring that all voices, perspectives, and identities are
valued and included in intercultural cooperation initiatives,
 regardless of cultural background or status.
 Global Citizenship: Encouraging a sense of responsibility and
solidarity among individuals towards global issues and promoting
active engagement in efforts to promote peace, values education,
and intercultural cooperation worldwide.
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Activity: "Cultural Exchange"
 Divide participants into small groups and facilitate a
A. Introduction cultural exchange activity where individuals share
10 mins
and Warm-Up aspects of their cultural heritage, traditions, or
values with one another. Encourage open dialogue
and curiosity about different cultures.
Activity: “Role-Playing Scenarios”
 Create role-playing scenarios that simulate
B. Concept intercultural interactions or conflicts.
20 mins
Exploration  Ask participants to role-play different perspectives
and brainstorm collaborative solutions to resolve
conflicts and promote understanding.
Activity: “ Interactive Workshops”
 Organize interactive workshops on topics such as
conflict resolution, intercultural communication, or
C. Valuing 20 mins values-based education.
 Provide participants with practical skills and
strategies for promoting harmony and
understanding in their communities

Activity: “Reflection and Action Planning ”

Materials: Journals or blank notebook and ball pen

 Allocate time at the end of the session for participants

Journal Writing 10 mins
to reflect on their learning and identify actionable
steps they can take to promote peace and values
education through intercultural cooperation in their
respective contexts.

Prepared by:

MARICEL L. MAGDATO
FILIPINO Coordinator

Checked:

OMEGA JOY E. GALVEZ