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Homeroom Guidance Program – Grade 7-10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 8: Identify Relationships of Gender, Family, Peers, Media and Socio-
Economic Status in Choosing Profession
First Edition, 2020

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Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Identify Relationships of Gender,
Family, Peers, Media and Socio-
Economic Status in Choosing
Profession

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Homeroom Guidance Program 7-10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module
on Identify Relationships of Gender, Family, Peers, Media and Socio-Economic Status in
Choosing Profession!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Homeroom Guidance Program 7-10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module
on Identify Relationships of Gender, Family, Peers, Media and Socio-Economic Status in
Choosing Profession!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take. If

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 you get all the answers correct (100%), you may
decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

you in various ways; a story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the exercises
using the Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you

to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Introduction / Learning Objectives

This module was designed and written for you. It is here to help you learn
and master the relationship of gender, family, peers, media, and socio-economic
status in choosing your profession. I know that you have learned a lot in your previous
modules and ready to learn new knowledge today. This module is a self-taught and
allows you to learn on your own comfortable way. Please take time to read every detail
in this module for you to be able to master it. So, enjoy reading!

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

Lesson 1: Definition of gender, family, peers, media, socio-economic status, and

profession.

Lesson 2: Relationship of gender, family, peers, media, socio-economic status in

choosing profession.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the relationship of gender, family, peers, media, and socio-economic

status in choosing profession HGJC-Ii-I9
2. Define gender, family, peers, media, socio-economic status and profession;
3. Identify the relationship of gender, family, media, socio-economic status in
choosing profession.

To facilitate learning as you go through this module, let’s proceed to the part of

pre-test that will assess you about the topic.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household is

called ____.
A. barkadas
B. community
C. family
D. fraternity

2. The social standing or class of an individual and often measured as a

combination of education, income and occupation is the ____ of the person.
A. cost of living
B. economic status
C. socio-economic status
D. standard of living

3. Which of the following is an example of media?

A. broadcasting
B. dancing
C. hosting
D. narrating

4. A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal
qualification is called ____.
A. duty
B. job
C. obligation
D. profession

5. What is the communication outlet or tool used to store and deliver information
or data?
A. computer
B. media
C. radio
D. television

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6. Juan is a 9th grader at Sandoval National High School. Who is his peer?
A. Pedro who is 7th grader at Sandoval National High School
B. Sam, who is grade 9 student of Narra National High School
C. Emman, grade 9 student of Sandoval National High School
D. Mikel, the grade 8 student of Sandoval National High School

7. Elizabeth is professional, which of the following is her occupation?

A. farmer
B. nurse
C. Pedi-cab driver
D. sidewalk vendor

8. Which of the following statement about gender is definitely true? Gender is

____.
A. the same with sex
B. the behavior of the LGBTQ
C. self-expression of an individual
D. a socially constructed definition of women and men.

9. It comes from the Latin word par which means equal.

A. friends
B. boyfriend
C. girlfriend
D. peers

10. It is the smallest unit of the community.

A. club
B. family
C. fraternity
D. friends

11.Which of the following have been found to be amongst the top influences that
molds the thinking and the behavior of adolescents towards`choosing their
profession?
A. friends
B. girlfriend
C. parents
D. teachers

12.Which of the following is frequently been used by youth to seek information

regarding various professions, job market and knowledge about the world around
them?
A. facebook
B. media
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 C. instagram
D. tiktok

13. Is gender can really affect what you expect/like to your career?
A. yes, because men and women has different perspective.
B. yes, because men and women are alike
C. no, because men and women aspire only the leadership position
D. no, because men and women both seek clerical jobs only.

14. The biggest dilemma and challenge in any student’s life is choosing a ___.
A. family C. profession
B. job D. spouse
15. It has a deep impact on one’s decision making ability, especially when it comes
to choosing a course or a career path.
A. family C. media
B. friends

What’s In

Review

LIST IT DOWN!

Directions: List at least 5 familial duties of yours.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________

Congratulations! I know that you answer it easily. Now, let’s proceed to

the next part of this module. Do the activity below.

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 Lesson DEFINITION OF GENDER, FAMILY,
1 PEERS, MEDIA, SOCIO-ECONOMIC
STATUS AND PROFESSION.

What’s New

PICTURE ANALYSIS
Directions: Analyze each picture and identify the word that best describe it.

1. F__ __ I L __ 2. P __ __ R S 3. P__OF__SS__O __ 4. M __ __I A

What is It

What is gender?
Gender is a socially contracted definition of women and men. It is not the
same as sex (biological characteristics of women and men). Gender is determined
by the conception of tasks, functions and roles attributed to women and men in
society, in public and in private life.

What is family?
Family is a group consisting of parents and children living together in a
household.
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What is peer?
Peer is someone at your own level. It comes from the Latin word par which
means equal.
What is media?
Media is the communication outlet or tool used to store and deliver
information or data.
What is socio-economic status?
Socio-economic status is the social standing or class of an individual and
often measured as a combination of education, income and occupation of as person.
What is profession?
Profession is a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training
and a formal qualification. For example, lawyer, nurse, doctor, teacher etc.

What’s More

Enrichment Activity

MATCHING TYPE

Directions: Match the phrases/sentences in line A to the words or concept in

line B. Write your answer in the space provided before each number.
A B
___1. Someone at your own level. It comes a. profession
from the Latin word par which means equal. b. peer
___2. Group consisting of parents and children c. family
living together in a household. d. media
___3. The communication outlet or tool used to store e. socio-economic
status and deliver information or data. f. gender
___4. A paid occupation, especially one that involves
prolonged training and a formal qualification. For
example, lawyer, nurse, doctor, teacher etc.
___5. The social standing or class of an individual and
often measured as a combination of education,
income and occupation of as person.

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 What I Have Learned
Generalization
Family is a group consisting of parents and children living together in a
household. It is the smallest unit of the community. Beside our family we have also
peers who someone at our own level that we share memories. We all uses media as
the communication outlet or tool we used to store and deliver information or data.

Socio-economic status of an individual can be measured as a combination of

education, income and occupation.
Teachers, doctors, nurses, and policemen are examples of profession that is paid and
involves prolonged training and formal qualifications.

What I Can Do

Application

Directions: Answer the questions below.

Questions:
1. What is the importance of having a family and friends?
Answer:_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Excellent! I know that you are ready to assess yourself of what you have learned
from this module. Answer the post-assessment below. Good Luck!

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Additional Activity
Directions: Draw your dream profession in the provided box below. Answer the
following questions. You may use separate sheet of paper if you want.

Answer Key

Questions:
1. Why it is your chosen profession?
2. What do you think is the best way to do to achieve your dream profession?

Assessment

Post-assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on the space
provided.

1. A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household is

called ____.
A. barkadas
B. community
C. family
D. fraternity

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2. The social standing or class of an individual and often measured as a
combination of education, income and occupation is the ____ of the person.
A. cost of living
B. economic status
C. socio-economic status
D. standard of living

3. Which of the following is an example of media?

A. broadcasting
B. dancing
C. hosting
D. narrating

4. A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal
qualification is called ____.
A. duty
B. job
C. obligation
D. profession

5. What is the communication outlet or tool used to store and deliver information
or data?
A. computer
B. media
C. radio
D. television

6. Juan is a 9th grader at Sandoval National High School. Who is his peer?
A. Pedro who is 7th grader at Sandoval National High School
B. Sam, who is grade 9 student of Narra National High School
C. Emman, Grade 9 student of Sandoval National High School
D. Mikel, the grade 8 student of Sandoval National High School

7. Elizabeth is professional, which of the following is her occupation?

A. farmer
B. nurse
C. Pedi-cab driver
D. sidewalk vendor

8. Which of the following statement about gender is definitely true? Gender is

____.
A. the same with sex.
B. the behavior of the LGBTQ

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 C. self-expression of an individual
D. a socially constructed definition of women and men

9. It comes from the Latin word par which means equal.

A. friends
B. boyfriend
C. girlfriend
D. peers

10. It is the smallest unit of the community

A. club
B. family
C. fraternity
D. friends

11. Which of the following have been found to be amongst the top influences that
molds the thinking and the behavior of adolescents towards`choosing their
profession?
A. friends
B. girlfriend
C. parents
D. teachers

12. Which of the following is frequently been used by youth to seek information
regarding various professions, job market and knowledge about the world
around them?
A. facebook
B. media
C. instagram
D. tiktok

13. Is gender can really affect what you expect/like to your career?
A. yes, because men and women has different perspective.
B. yes, because men and women are alike
C. no, because men and women aspire only the leadership position
D. no, because men and women both seek clerical jobs only.

14. The biggest dilemma and challenge in any student’s life is choosing a ___.
A. family
B. job
C. profession
D. spouse

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 15. It has a deep impact on one’s decision making ability, especially when it comes
to choosing a course or a career path.
A. family
B. friends
C. media
D. peer pressure

Additional Activities

Directions: List at least 5 characteristics that you must have to achieve your chosen
profession.

1.______________________ 4.______________________
2.______________________ 5.______________________
3.______________________

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Assessment Assessment Assessment
Post Test Pre-test Picture Analysis
1. c 1. c 1. Family
2. b 2. b 2. Peers
3. a 3. a 3. Profession
4. d 4. d 4. Media
5. b 5. b
6. c 6. c
7. c 7. c
8. d 8. d
9. b 9. d
10. c 10. b
11. b 11. c
12. a 12. b
13. c 13. a
14. d 14. c
15. d 15. d
Answer Key
References

https://www.qualifax.ie/index.php?option+comcontent&view+article&id+179itemid+20
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/behavioraldevelopmentblog.wordpress.co.mom/2018
/07/03/
https://family-influence-and-career-choice-what-is-the-impact-of-family-influence-on-
the-career-decision-of-adolecents/amp/

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&urlhttp://pu.edu.pk/images/jour
nal/JEE/PDF-
Files/3_Noshina.%2520Ahmad,%2520Irfan%2520and%Majid.pdf&ved=2ahuKEwiCk
pboggTqAhXU4gKHUQJCCkqFjABegQICxaG&usg=AOvVaw1gOb1ZIU1At6boixzu1
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.comfeatures/education/Peer-pressure-
may-lead-to-wrong-choices/article14967419.ece/amp/

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