GEC 2A: Readings in Philippine History with IPEd
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What is the title of Chapter 1 in the 'Readings in the Philippine History' module?

The Meaning and Relevance of History

Who said, 'Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it'?

  • Michael Crichton
  • George Santayana (correct)
  • Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    • History is not just a catalogue of events put in the right order like a railway timetable, as stated by A.J.P. Taylor. It is more than that, it is written by the ______.

    winners

    What does Marcus Garvey compare a people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture to?

    <p>A tree without roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, history plays a role in fostering national feelings.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as the necessary requisites of history?

    <p>Continuity and coherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are -- David ______.

    <p>McCullough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a survey?

    <p>A list of questions aimed at extracting specific data from a particular group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Field research involves methods such as informal interviews and direct observation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of historical criticism?

    <p>to discover the text's primitive or original meaning in its original historical context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A biography is a description of a real person's ____________.

    <p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the important role of history in the study of Philippine society?

    <p>History helps us understand the past, our culture, and identity, and it shapes our behavior and decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does history contribute to our culture?

    <p>History contributes to our culture by providing a sense of identity, preserving traditions, and shaping our values and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of history in shaping our identity?

    <p>History shapes our identity by providing a sense of belonging, preserving our cultural heritage, and influencing our behavior and decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of history in our everyday life?

    <p>History is important in our everyday life because it helps us understand the present, learn from past mistakes, and make informed decisions about our future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the aims or values of teaching history?

    <p>The aims or values of teaching history include developing critical thinking, promoting cultural awareness, and fostering a sense of identity and responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the past influence our behavior and decisions?

    <p>The past influences our behavior and decisions by shaping our values, attitudes, and beliefs, and providing lessons and insights that can be applied to our everyday life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the rubric for building arguments?

    <p>To evaluate the effectiveness of a claim and its supporting arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the categories of sources in history?

    <p>Documents, Numerical records, Oral statements, and Relics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

    <p>Primary sources are first-hand sources created during the time under study, while secondary sources are second-hand sources that provide an interpretation of the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a primary source?

    <p>A diary from the 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of studying history?

    <p>To develop critical and analytical skills, and to live intelligently, judge, analyze critically, and conclude reasonably.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gender bias refer to?

    <p>A person receiving different treatment based on the person's real or perceived gender identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define cultural bias.

    <p>A tendency to interpret a word or action according to culturally derived meaning assigned to it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain what historical significance means.

    <p>Historical Significance is the process used to evaluate what was significant about selected events, people, and developments in the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some criteria for assessing the historical significance of an event?

    <p>Relevance to people living at the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following criteria with their descriptions on assessing historical significance:

    <p>Relevance = Importance/relevance to people living at the time Resonance = Connection with affected individuals Remarkable = Event remarked on by people at the time or since Remembered = Importance in collective memory of a group or groups Revealing = Reveals other aspects of the past Resulting in Change = Consequences for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Gregoria de Jesus' autobiography?

    <p>To determine her purposes for writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the editorial cartoon in Activity 5?

    <p>It is relevant to people living at the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were affected by the event in the editorial cartoon?

    <p>People living at the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a 'Chronicle' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>An account or record of series of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List three examples of 'Different Historical Sources' mentioned in the text.

    <p>Chronicle, Declaration of Principles, Memoirs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Primary historical sources help students understand history better as a series of human events.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'SAMPLE HISTORICAL SOURCES TEMPLATES' section provides formats for analyzing different historical sources. One template is for analyzing a ________.

    <p>Photograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Was the superficial or deeply affecting? How deeply people's lives were affected? How were people's lives affected?

    <p>Not provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A primary source is one prepared by an individual who was a participant in, or a direct witness to, the event that is being described.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A secondary source is a document prepared by an individual who was not a direct witness to an event.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Content analysis is a primary method of data analysis in historical research.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External criticism refers to the genuineness of the documents a researcher uses in a historical study.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Internal Criticism pertains to the accuracy or truthfulness of information in a document.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most of historical source material can be grouped into four basic categories: documents, numerical records, oral statements, and relics.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Historical Significance is the process used to evaluate what was significant about selected events, people, and developments in the past.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bias is an inclination of temperament or outlook to present or hold a partial perspective and a refusal to even consider the possible merits of alternative points of view.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This does not mean that tertiary sources have no value, merely that they include the potential for an additional layer of bias.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Relics are any objects whose physical or visual characteristics can provide some information about the past.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each of the following terms with the correct definition.

    <p>Archive = A collection of important records about a place or an organization. Autobiography = A self-written account of the life of oneself. External criticism = It refers to the genuineness of the documents. Internal criticism = It refers to the accuracy of the contents and documents. Journal = A personal record of experience kept on a regular basis. Memoir = A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or sources. Museums = A collection of collective artifacts and other objects, cultural and historical. Primary Sources = Information about events recorded at the time of those events. Secondary Sources = A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented. Tertiary Sources = An index or textual consolidation of primary and secondary sources. Relics = Any objects whose physical or visual characteristics can provide some information about the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Philippine History

    • Course code: GEC 2a
    • Course title: Readings in the Philippine History
    • Units: 3 units
    • Classification: Lecture-based
    • Pre-requisite / Co-requisite: None
    • Semester and Academic Year: 1st Semester, AY 2021-2022

    Course Overview

    • The course aims to expose students to different facets of Philippine History through primary sources
    • Focuses on analysis and interpretations of selected primary sources from different periods
    • Enables students to understand and appreciate the country's rich past

    Course General Objectives

    • Evaluate primary sources for credibility, authenticity, and provenance
    • Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources
    • Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine History
    • Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources
    • Formulate arguments in favor or against a particular issue using primary sources
    • Effectively communicate historical analysis of particular events or issues
    • Propose recommendations for solutions to present-day problems based on understanding of root causes
    • Display ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a group endeavor
    • Manifest interest in local history and show concern in promoting and preserving the country's cultural heritage

    Module Overview

    • The module is divided into five chapters, covering significant highlights of the nation's development
    • Chapters cover the meaning and relevance of history, historical sources and criticism, assessment and analysis of historical sources, historical controversies, and social, economic, political, and cultural issues

    Chapter 1: The Meaning and Relevance of History

    • Discusses the definition and nature of history
    • Identifies the aims and values of teaching history
    • Recognizes the importance of teaching history
    • Duration: 2 hours

    Lesson Proper

    • Definition and nature of history:
      • History is not just a catalogue of events put in the right order
      • History is written by the winners
      • If you don't know history, then you don't know anything
    • Aims of teaching history:
      • To promote self-understanding
      • To give a proper conception of time, space, and society
      • To enable pupils to assess the values and achievements of their own age
      • To teach tolerance
      • To develop right attitudes
      • To foster national feelings
      • To develop international understanding
      • To give training for handling controversial issues
      • To help resolve contemporary social and individual problems
      • To promote socialization among pupils
    • Values of teaching history:
      • Disciplinary value
      • Other values are limited and specificHere are the study notes for the text:

    Importance of History

    • History is a treasure-house of information, guiding solutions to human problems in science, art, language, literature, social and political life, and economic development.
    • It shows the roots of a problem without uprooting the tree, and emotional attachment to the past is meaningless without a rational assessment of values involved.

    Cultural and Social Values

    • History helps understand the importance of one's own cultural and social values.
    • It enables appreciation of present culture by describing the past, explaining the origin of existing things, customs, and institutions.
    • History develops an understanding of different forces that shape human destiny and pave the way for development in society.

    Political Values

    • History is considered as the past politics.
    • According to T.S. Seeley, "The historian is a politician of the past, and the state is his study."
    • History stands as a beacon of hope when a nation is in darkness, and it is necessary for completing political and social sciences.

    Nationalistic Value

    • History teaching instills patriotism in young minds.
    • It inspires children to emulate the great deeds of patriots, preparing them for sober nationalism.

    Internationalistic Value

    • History shows the interdependence of nations, fostering internationalism.
    • It helps learners realize that, despite differences in customs, habits, laws, and institutions, people strive for the same end, promoting unity and understanding.

    Educational Value

    • History is a unique subject that deals with human behavior and action.
    • It develops imagination, sharpens memory, and enhances the power of reasoning, judgment, and critical thinking.
    • History is a veritable mine of stories, illustrating even other subjects, and cultivating reading, analyzing, and criticizing skills.

    Intellectual Value

    • History teaching offers several intellectual values, such as developing memory, reasoning, judgment, and imagination.
    • It cultivates the qualities of reading, analyzing, and criticizing, and enables learners to browse the vast pastures of historical knowledge.

    Ethical Value

    • History is important in the curriculum, as it helps in teaching morality.
    • It allows learners to understand the valuable thoughts of saints, reformers, leaders, and sages, inspiring them to follow in their footsteps.

    Vocational Value

    • History has vocational value, offering job opportunities in teaching, librarianship, archiving, curating museums, and social service work.
    • Well-qualified historians can secure jobs in these fields.### Types of Historical Sources and Criticism

    Primary Sources

    • Definition: A document or physical object written or created during the time under study
    • Examples:
      • Autobiography
      • Memoir
      • Diary
      • Personal Letter
      • Correspondence
      • Interview
      • Survey
      • Field research or fieldwork
      • Photographs and posters
      • Paintings
      • Drawings
      • Speech
    • Characteristics:
      • Provide first-hand information
      • Written or created by an individual who was a participant in or a direct witness to the event

    Secondary Sources

    • Definition: A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere
    • Examples:
      • Bibliographies
      • Biographical Works
      • Periodicals (newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals)
      • Literature review
    • Characteristics:
      • Involve generalization, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, or evaluation of the original information
      • Written or created by an individual who was not a direct witness to the event

    Tertiary Sources

    • Definition: Provides third-hand information by reporting ideas and details from secondary sources
    • Examples:
      • Library
      • Archives
      • Museum
      • Historical Society
    • Characteristics:
      • Includes the potential for an additional layer of bias

    Importance of Using Sources

    • Engage students
    • Develop critical thinking skills
    • Construct knowledge
    • Provide first-hand knowledge
    • Consider different points of view in analysis
    • Understand the continuum of history
    • Acquire empathy for the human condition

    Historical Criticism and Bias

    • Historical criticism: Investigates the origins of ancient texts to understand "the world behind the text"
    • Types of historical criticism:
      • External criticism: Checks the genuineness of the documents
      • Internal criticism: Checks the accuracy of the contents of a document
    • Bias:
      • Definition: An inclination of temperament or outlook to present or hold a partial perspective
      • Types of biases:
        • Gender bias
        • Cultural bias
        • Religious bias
        • Racial bias

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