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Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 4 – Module 12:
My Career, My Choice
Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module – Grade 8
Quarter 4 – Module 12: My Career, My Choice
2021 Edition

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Department of Education. Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module 12:

My Career, My Choice. Manila: Department of Education Central Office,
2021.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
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 Homeroom Guidance Grade 8
Grade 8 Quarter 4 – Module 12:
My Careeer, My Choice

Gabay sa Magulang/Tagapag-alaga

Isinulat ang modyul na ito upang gabayan ang mag-aaral na

linangin ang kaniyang aspektong personal, sosyal, akademiko, at
karera. Dinisenyo ito sa alternatibong pamaraan na pagkatuto na hindi
nangangailangan ng presensya sa paaralan, bilang tugon sa direktiba
na pinalabas ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon na naaayon sa Inter-Agency
Task Force (IATF).
Maaaring may pagkakataon na hingin ng mag-aaral ang inyong
patnubay sa pagsunod sa mga tagubilin at pagsagot sa mga tanong sa
bawat bahagi ng gawain. Hinihiling ng Kagawaran ang inyong suporta
upang matagumpay niyang maisakatuparan ang mga gawaing ito.
Tiyakin na sasagutin niya ang bawat bahagi ng modyul nang tapat.
Naglalayong gabayan sa modyul na ito ang mag-aaral na
magpupunyagi patungo sa tagumpay sa tulong ng kanyang mga
karanasan sa kanyang pamilya, paaralan at komunidad. Isinusulong nito
ang mas malalim na pagkilala sa sarili upang maihanda ang mga mag-
aaral sa pagharap sa mga hamon ng buhay. Sa modyul na ito
aalalahanin nila ang mga natatanging karanasang maaari nilang
paghugutan ng tibay ng kalooban gayundin ang mga pamamaraang
maaari niyang magamit sa kanyang kasalukuyang katayuan.
Ito ay naglalayong gabayan ang mag-aaral sa pagpaplano sa
kanyang kareerang gustong tahakin sa hinarap. Bukod pa dito, ang mga
track at strand na maaari nyang kunin sa Senior High School ay
ipinakilala din. Sa huli, ang modyul na ito ay nais mapagtibay ang
kanais-nais at epektibong mga paraan patungo sa minimithing
propesyon.

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Introductory Message

For the Learner:

This module is designed to help you recognize your important role as a young citizen
in the community. Put your thinking cap on because you will be tasked to identify the needs of
others and your community to be able to share what you can do to address them. Remember,
in your own little ways, you can do great things!

This consists of six interactive activities for you to follow, namely:

Let’s Try This – which will help you get ready to learn

Let’s Explore This – which will guide you towards what you need to learn for this module

Keep in Mind – which will give you the lessons that you need to learn and understand
in this module

You Can Do It – which will help you apply the lessons learned in this module into real
life practice

What I Have learned – which will test and evaluate your learnings in this module

Share Your Thoughts and Feelings – which will help you express your thoughts
and personal point of view in this module.

Make sure to read, think, follow, and enjoy every task that you are ask to do.

Have fun! Stay safe and healthy!

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MY CAREER, MY CHOICE
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Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the importance of proper and early career planning in relevance to

one’s career decision making;
2. determine the track and strand to take in SHS toward achieving
future goals; and
3. implement desirable ways toward the desired future profession.

Period: Week 8 of 4nd Quarter

Suggested Total Time Allotment: 60 Minutes

Materials Needed:

 Clean sheets of paper

 Ballpen

Introduction

From the previous module, the learners were able to find ways and align them
to their skills and abilities to give emphasis to their preferred profession/vocation.

In this module, the learners will focus on how the learner’s future will be
measured by his being able to finish his studies, obtained a degree that will enhance
his persona to share this for the betterment of the family, community and likewise uplift
his well-being at par with global competitiveness.

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 Let’s Try This

Aim the Target

Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes
1. Imagine any target you want to aim. It can be a dart board, a balloon, a toy, a
tin can etc.
2. Still using your imagination, take the first shot. Take another shot until you able
to hit your target.

Processing Questions:
1. If you are a first time player, will you be able to hit your target on your first shot?
Why?
2. Will you stop hitting it if you already take for several shots? Why?
3. What will you do to be able to finally hit it?
4. How can you connect the activity in achieving your dreams in life? Is planning
important to make it possible?

Let’s Explore This

Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

Read each of the following statements below.

1. Copy it in a clean sheet of paper.
2. Determine which among the statements are helpful ways in achieving one’s
dream by putting a check (/) on the space provided.
Statements Helpful
1. Choosing what my friends wishes to
enrol
2. Trying to do new things
3. Reading books or any reading
materials
4. Spending longer period of time in
social media
5. Letting others to do things for you
most of the time
6. Asking someone's help for lessons
not understood
7. Staying positive despite of problems
encountered

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 8. Accepting owns
limitation/weaknesses
9. Finding solutions to problems
10. Buying all the things you want

Processing Question:
1. Which of the helpful ways you are already doing?
2. What are the other helpful ways you did not check?
3. Do you think they can also help you achieve your dreams in life? How?

Keep in Mind
Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

Honing one’s career is part of the holistic approach in the development of every
learner. Being a member of the community, the learner today will be the tomorrow’s
leader; every profession in the community plays a vital part that each participation is
interconnected with the other. To be able to contribute to our community’s progress,
it is important for a learner like you to plan and select appropriate career for you.
(Include the importance of career planning and proper selection of courses)
The Senior High School Program have been introduced in the previous
modules. Few years ago, it has been fully implemented. Before a learner can go to
college, he/she must be a graduate of Senior High School.
SHS tracks have four disciplines, namely, Academic, Technical-Vocational-
Livelihood (TVL), Sports and Arts & Design This track appeals to those who have set
their minds towards college education.

Divided into degree-specific courses, the Academic track in senior high school
aims to prepare learners to more advanced university courses. Under this umbrella
are four strands namely: Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), Science,
Technology Engineering and Mathematics; Humanities and Social Sciences
(HUMSS); and General Academic (GAS). The ABM strand is designed to train learners
in the basic concepts of business management, financial management, and corporate
operations. The HUMMS strand is for those who are considering taking up journalism,
communication arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-related courses
in college. GAS strand that takes on a generalist approach in preparing learners for
college. It covers various disciplines like Humanities, Social Sciences, Organization,
and Management.

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 The TVL Track calls out to eligible learners with subjects focused on job-ready
skills. Besides, it offers practical knowledge with matching certificates to help learners
land their desired job after they graduate from SHS. It has four strands: Home
Economics (HE), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Agri-Fishery Arts
and Industrial Arts. The Home Economics track is one amongst the K-12 tracks that
grants learners the talents and knowledge necessary for livelihood projects reception.
Information Communication and Technology or ICT strand is one amongst the strands
offered within the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track
in high school. It's designed to supply you with the technical skills and knowledge in
using tools and equipment that permits people to interact within the digital world. Agri-
fishery Arts strand is one among the programs under the Technical-Vocational-
Livelihood track in middle school. This strand is meant to supply learners with
adequate knowledge and skills regarding agriculture and aquaculture. the
economic Arts strand, under the SHS Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track, could be
a course that develops one's manual skill and familiarity with tools and machines.
Learners get to be told technical work like repair and installation, welding, carpentry,
construction, and plumbing.

Sports Track is developed to equip SHS learners with sports-related and

physical fitness and safety knowledge, this track appeals to those who wish to venture
into athletics, fitness, and recreational industries.

Arts and Design Track attracts learners with a penchant for the Arts can enroll
in subjects that will hone their skills in visual design and the performing arts.

See diagram below, it includes exploratory subjects in TLE and SHS tracks and
strands noting on the exits of senior high school program such as Trabaho, Kolehiyo,
Negosyo and Kasanayan. The exits of SHS is not included in the diagram. Briefly
discuss it. Moreover, briefly discuss/include the sample courses under each strand on
each track.

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 K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

Elementary
KINDERGARTEN
Grade 1-6
Junior High School
Grade 7-10
Grade 7-8 Grade 9-10
(Exploratory TLE) (Specialized TLE)
Senior High School
TRACKS
Applied Track Subjects
Academic
ABM, HUMSS, STEM, General
Academic, Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime
CORE SUBJECTS
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood
Agri-Fishery, Home Economics, ICT,
Industrial Arts, TVL Maritime
Sports
Arts and Design
https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/bec-cgs/als-program
https://www.edukasyon.ph/blog/k-12-tvl-track-series-information-and-communication-technology-strand
https://www.edukasyon.ph/blog/k-12-tvl-track-series-agri-fishery-arts-strand

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 You Can Do It
Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

With what you have learned from the lecture, please complete the
data below. It will help you gauge your plan of action in achieving your
career.

My Plan of Action

QUESTION ANSWER

1. My SHS Track

2. My SHS Strand

3. My career choice

4. Brief description of
career duties of the
chosen career

5. My skills , abilities
fitted for the chosen
career

6. Helpful ways of
attaining my chosen
career

Processing questions:
1. How do you find the activity?
2. What do you consider in attaining this plan of action for your career?
3. What generalization can you make from this plan of action?

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 What I have learned
Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

In a piece of paper, answer the following:

1. Why do you need to plan as early as now for your future career?
2. What are the things you need to do as a preparation toward realizing your life
goals?
3. How are you going to use this options in choosing your career?

Share your Thoughts & Feelings

Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

Answer in a sheet of paper then share it with your family or friend.

1. How do you see yourself ten years from now?
2. How did you able to be that person?
3. How did you feel about what you achieve in life?

References
https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/bec-cgs/als-program
https://www.edukasyon.ph/blog/k-12-tvl-track-series-agri-fishery-arts-strand (Date
lifted: May 25, 2021)

https://www.edukasyon.ph/blog/k-12-tvl-track-series-information-and-communication-
technology-strand (Date lifted: May 25, 2021)

https://www.onlineshs.com/home-
economics/#:~:text=The%20Home%20Economics%20track%20is,for%20livelihood
%20projects%20at%20home. (Date lifted: May 25, 2021)

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