Course Description: This course challenges students to critically examine the structures and principles of governance from an institutional perspective, emphasizing democratic values, human rights, and social justice.
Elective: Academic
Prerequisite: None
Time Allotment: 80 hours for one semester, 4 hours per week
Schedule: First Semester/Second Semester
QUARTER 1: PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
CONTENT STANDARDS : The learners demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the concept and principles of politics and governance, including the role of political ideologies, the concepts of state and nation, and the significance of the 1987 Constitution in shaping democratic governance, human rights, and the rule of law in the Philippines and the global context.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The learners critically analyze real-world political and governance issues by applying key concepts such as power, ideology, the state, and constitutional principles through researchbased presentations, debates, or advocacy campaigns that reflect democratic values, human
rights, and social justice.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES: 1.Analyze the interplay of politics, power, and governance and their
impact on society
CONTENT : The Concepts of Politics and Governance
1.1 The meaning of politics
1.2 The meaning of governance
1.3 Nature, dimensions, types, and consequences of
power
1.4Shared governance between government and
citizens