GAD RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES GR6.pptx

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LEARNERS

1. Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VII-CENTRAL VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL PALAYUHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALAYUHAN,SIIT, SIATON, NEGROS ORIENTAL PALAYUHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) ORIENTATION for GRADE 6 JUNE 30, 2023

2. To know the rights and responsibilities of the child. To know the responsibilities of children to their families, their communities and their country;

3. Introductory Activity : Kindly watch at the video:

4. ACTIVITY TIME

5. FACTS ABOUT FILIPINO CHILDREN

6. For every 100 Filipino children who enter Grade 1, only 67 will graduate from elementary school. Only 49 will complete high school. Participation rates in public elementary schools have decreased to 90% since 2000. 4 out of 10 children (12-15 years old) are not in school. The net enrollment ratio in public secondary education in 2002 was only 57%.

7. The average class size across Philippine regions ranges from 33 to 50 students per class. Only 3 out of every 10 Filipino children has early childhood education, formal or non-formal.

8. Filipino children and health: 22% of children under the age of five are underweight. There is a lack of knowledge about HIV with only 21% of the population having an understanding of what HIV is and how it can be prevented. Only 70% of children are fully immunized.

9. Filipino children and poverty: 26.5% of the Philippines population lives below the poverty line. The number of poor Filipino families has gone up from 4.36 million in 1985 to 5.14 million in 2000.

10. Filipino children and abuse & exploitation: Between 1999 and 2008 12% of Filipino children took part in child labor. Children in the Philippines are engaged in the worst forms of child labor, particularly in agriculture, domestic work, home based industries, prostitution, trafficking and pornography .

11. Throughout urban settings in the Philippines children live and work on the streets, scavenging, begging and engaging in other income generating activities. Corporal punishment is illegal but still widely practiced in Filipino schools, homes and other settings. Physical and sexual abuse of children in the Philippines is widespread and of concern.

12. WHO IS CONSIDERED A CHILD? A PERSON WHO IS BELOW 18 YEARS OLD; and A PERSON WHO IS 18 OR ABOVE BUT CANNOT TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

13. RIGHTS OF EVERY FILIPINO CHILD TO BE BORN. TO HAVE NAME AND NATIONALITY; TO BE FREE. TO HAVE A FAMILY WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM; TO HAVE A GOOD EDUCATION. TO DEVELOP MY POTENTIALS. TO HAVE ENOUGH FOOD, SHELTER, A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE BODY

14. RIGHTS OF EVERY FILIPINO CHILD TO BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AND LEISURE; TO BE GIVEN PROTECTION AGAINST ABUSE, DANGER AND VIOLENCE BROUGHT BY WAR AND CONFLICT; TO LIVE IN A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY. TO BE DEFENDED AND ASSISTED BY THE GOVERNMENT. TO BE ABLE TO EXPRESS MY VIEWS.

15. IMPORTANCE OF THE CHILD The child is one of the most important assets of the nation. Every effort should be exerted to promote a child’s well-being and enhance his/her opportunities for a useful and happy life. The child is also a citizen of our country. His/her traits and capabilities should be developed for the betterment of society.

16. CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT The child’s character development starts at home. Each family member should try to make the home a wholesome and harmonious place to live in. This is because whatever happens at home greatly influences the child’s development. Attachment to the home and strong family ties should be encouraged.

17. CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT It is the right and duty of parents to raise their children. Parents should receive the aid and support of the government in rearing the child. Other institutions should assist the home and the nation in preparing the child for responsible adulthood. These institutions Include the school, the church, social organizations and the community.

18. Children do not grow up to be responsible adults by themselves. They need the support and guidance of the different sectors of society. The most important institution that guides children is the family. The family, especially parents, have duties to perform. Other institutions that have responsibilities to every child are schools and the community. Each of these institutions must work together to guide every child. Remember that the future of our country rests on our children.

19. Parents have the following duties toward their children: To give them affection, companionship and understanding; To provide them with moral guidance, instill in them self discipline and religious instruction

20. To supervise their activities, including their recreation; To teach them the value of thrift and self reliance; To encourage them to participate in socio-civic affairs, teach them the duties of a good citizen, and develop the commitment to one’s country

21. To advise them properly on any matter affecting their development and well-being; To always set a good example; and To provide them with enough support .

22. The school also has duties to the child. These include the following: No child is to be refused admission in public schools. Public nursery and kindergarten schools should be maintained whenever possible. There should be special classes in every province and special schools for the physically handicapped, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, and gifted children.

23. School children and students should be provided with enough classrooms and facilities, including playground, space and facilities for recreation. The school environment should be free from dangers to the health and safety of the children.

24. It should be the duty of the community to: Bring about a healthy environment necessary to the normal growth of children and the development of their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing; Help institutions of learning, whether public or private, achieve the fundamental objectives of education;

25. Organize or encourage activities for the cultivation of the interests of children Promote the establishment and maintenance of adequately equipped playgrounds, parks and other recreational facilities; Support parent education programs by encouraging its members to attend and actively participate in them.

26. Assist the government in fighting juvenile crimes and rehabilitating young lawbreakers. Aid in carrying out special projects for the betterment of children who live in the remote areas, belong to cultural minorities, or are out-of-school. They should cooperate with private and public child welfare agencies in providing care, training and protection to poor, abandoned, neglected, abused and handicapped children.

27. Let’s answer this! 1 . Freedom of speech RIGHTS

28. 2 . Follow the laws responsibilities

29. 3 . Get an education rights

30. 4 . Respect others responsibilities

31. 5 . Express your opinion rights

32. As quoted from Kenny Guinn: “I believe the best service to the child is the service closest to the child, and children who are victims of neglect, abuse, or abandonment must not also be victims of bureaucracy. They deserve our devoted attention, not our divided attention.”