10. 10
● Define diversity in various perspectives and
contexts.
● Identify the different factors affecting
diversity.
● Understand the various perspectives and
contexts of diversity in the community.
11. This activity will allow the
students to appreciate
diversity within their class
by discovering the
different stories and
experiences of their
classmates.
11
Name Stories
11
12. 1. Divide yourselves into three big groups.
2. In each group, take turns in sharing stories
about your names or nicknames, its meaning,
why you were given that name, and how you
relate to their names.
3. The questions that follow will be used for
reflection.
12
Name Stories
12
13. 13
1.How did the activity influence
your perception of your
classmates?
14. 14
2.How did the activity help you
understand diversity within your
group?
15. 15
3.Why do you think it is important
to be aware of diversity within a
community?
16. 16
How can we recognize diversity in our
communities?
18. 18
Diversity
● can be in the form
skills, traits, or
experiences
● can also be in the
form of factors that
shape our identity
Diversity
19. 19
Diversity
● related to the virtues of
respect and acceptance
● involves understanding
and recognizing individual
or group differences
Diversity
20. 20
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● shared meanings and
experiences
● includes beliefs, values,
traditions, socialization
practices, language,
and social roles
Culture
21. 21
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● involves socially
constructed ideas, such
as perceptions,
expectations, attitudes,
and roles of being male
or female
Gender
22. 22
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● an individual’s identity
relating to the gender
to which they are
emotionally and
romantically attracted
Sexual Orientation
23. 23
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● can often be identified
through physical and
biological criteria such as
skin color, hair color and
texture, and facial features
Race
24. 24
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● refers to a group’s identity
based on ancestry and
affiliation to a certain
cultural group
Ethnicity
25. 25
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● how developmental stages
and transitions from
childhood to adulthood
differ
Age
26. 26
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● a socially constructed
basis of one’s position
in society that indicates
power and privilege
● often based on
material wealth or
financial status
Social Class
27. 27
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● disabilities are overt
or covert conditions
that may challenge
individuals in different
ages or social groups
Ability or Disability
28. 28
Diversity in Various Perspectives and Contexts
● sets of beliefs, values,
symbols, feelings, and
behaviors that lead to
community cohesion
● emphasizes beliefs,
rituals, and relationships
with the divine
Religion
30. 30
Factors Affecting Diversity
“The unfair or prejudicial
treatment of people and
groups based on
characteristics such as
race, gender, age or sexual
orientation” (Pascoe and
Richman 2009, 532)
Discrimination
31. 31
Factors Affecting Diversity
● overgeneralization of beliefs
toward a particular category
of people
● expectations set about the
group’s characteristics like
personality, preferences,
ability, and appearance
Stereotype
32. 32
● Diversity refers to the differences existing among
individuals and within groups. It can include
characteristics such as skills, traits, experiences,
and other factors that shape our identity
including age, racial background, cultural
background, gender, and religion, among other
factors.
● Diversity is evident in various contexts: culture,
gender, age, race and ethnicity, social class, ability
or disability, and religion.
33. 33
● Discrimination is described as “the unfair or
prejudicial treatment of people and groups
based on characteristics such as race, gender,
age, or sexual orientation” (Pascoe and
Richman 2009, 532).
● Stereotyping is the overgeneralization of beliefs
toward a particular category of people with
regard to their personality, preferences, ability,
and appearance.
35. 1. Culture
You hear a co-worker say, "Mga taga-probinsya talaga, iba kumilos." What is the most appropriate response?
A. "Oo nga, parang di sanay sa city life."
B. "Siguro kaya ganun kasi iba ang culture nila."
C. "Ganyan talaga sila, 'no?"
D. "Hayaan mo, masasanay din yan.“
2. Gender
In a meeting, a female engineer's proposal is dismissed quickly, but later praised when restated by a male
colleague. What should you do?
A. Privately tell her you noticed the bias.
B. Publicly credit her when the idea is praised.
C. Stay quiet to maintain neutrality.
D. Wait until someone else points it out.
3. Sexual Orientation
A male student says he doesn't want to be grouped with a gay classmate. What's the best response as a
teacher?
A. Reassign the gay student.
B. Keep the group and explain the importance of respect.
C. Ignore it, they’ll adjust eventually.
D. Switch groups to avoid conflict.
36. 4. Race
A fellow Filipino says: "Mas okay talaga ‘pag mestiza, mas presentable." What’s your response?
A. "Oo nga, parang mas sosyal tingnan."
B. "Beauty comes in all skin tones."
C. "Depende naman siguro sa ayos."
D. "Minsan lang talaga 'yung maputi ang nagiging maganda.“
5. Ethnicity
A teacher groups all indigenous students together during a cultural dance. Is this inclusive?
A. Yes, they represent their culture best.
B. No, it limits their participation to stereotypes.
C. Yes, para mas comfortable sila.
D. It’s okay as long as they agree.
6. Age
A young supervisor is leading older team members. One elder questions her authority. What is the best
approach?
A. Let the elder speak freely—it’s respect.
B. Support the supervisor respectfully and remind of workplace hierarchy.
C. Reassign the elder to another group.
D. Ignore the conflict.
37. 7. Social Class
A student refuses to attend a school field trip because they can’t afford it. What should the school do?
A. Allow them to skip without penalty.
B. Offer scholarship or subsidized options.
C. Require them to submit a letter explaining the reason.
D. Remove field trips to be fair to all.
8. Ability & Disability
You’re planning an event at the barangay hall which is only accessible by stairs. A resident in a wheelchair
expresses concern. What is the best option?
A. Move the event to an accessible location.
B. Assign someone to carry the wheelchair.
C. Say the building can't be changed.
D. Ask them to attend virtually instead.
9. Religion
During a group activity, one member requests a break to pray. Some roll their eyes. What should you do
as a group leader?
A. Allow the break and explain religious respect to the group.
B. Tell the member to pray after the activity.
C. Ignore it to avoid tension.
D. Set a rule that no breaks are allowed.
38. 10. Culture
A Manila-based boss mocks the accent of a Visayan employee. What is the best action as a
colleague?
A. Say nothing, it’s just a joke.
B. Tell HR about the incident.
C. Laugh to blend in.
D. Talk about it privately much later.
11. Gender
A male student refuses to clean the classroom saying, “Pambabae ‘yan.” What’s your best reaction?
A. Assign the task equally regardless of gender.
B. Assign cleaning only to girls.
C. Let him do something else instead.
D. Joke that he should “man up.”
12. Sexual Orientation
A teacher publicly says that homosexuality is “just a phase.” What should the school do?
A. Let it pass, it’s a personal belief.
B. Clarify through a diversity orientation seminar.
C. Apologize but take no action.
D. Ask LGBTQ+ students to avoid that teacher.
39. 13. Race
A student with Chinese-Filipino roots is blamed for rising prices. What is the correct response?
A. Say it’s just history repeating.
B. Address the racism and offer education.
C. Stay neutral.
D. Change the topic.
14. Ethnicity
An Igorot student is mocked for wearing traditional attire. What should the school do?
A. Ban traditional wear to avoid attention.
B. Celebrate cultural day to promote understanding.
C. Ask them to wear uniforms only.
D. Ignore peer behavior.
15. Age
A senior citizen is mocked for joining a youth TikTok trend. What’s your reaction?
A. Laugh—it’s meant to be funny.
B. Support their self-expression regardless of age.
C. Say it’s not appropriate.
D. Ask them to act their age.
40. 16. Social Class
Your co-worker shares that they live in a relocation area. Others react with awkward silence. What
should you do?
A. Say nothing to avoid discomfort.
B. Normalize it by sharing positive feedback.
C. Change topic quickly.
D. Ask them why they live there.
17. Ability & Disability
You notice a classmate with a learning disability being mocked. What do you do?
A. Step in and educate the mockers.
B. Pretend not to hear.
C. Laugh along.
D. Wait for the teacher to intervene.
18. Religion
A Muslim student is fasting during Ramadan. Some classmates offer food anyway. What’s the right
response?
A. Insist they try the food—it’s respectful to offer.
B. Respectfully avoid offering food during fasting hours.
C. Say they’re being too sensitive.
D. Joke about it to break the tension.
41. 19. Culture
A teacher says all Indigenous practices are “superstition.” What’s the best school action?
A. Do nothing—it’s academic freedom.
B. Invite Indigenous representatives for cultural education.
C. Apologize without changing policy.
D. Let students debate the comment.
20. Gender
A transgender woman is applying for a job. The HR team laughs at her ID. What is the ethical
response?
A. Avoid eye contact and keep working.
B. Report the incident and suggest sensitivity training.
C. Say it’s just HR culture.
D. Join the laughter but apologize later.
21. Sexual Orientation
Your teacher calls LGBTQ+ issues "Western influence." What is the best response?
A. Ignore the comment.
B. Challenge the notion with Filipino LGBTQ+ history.
C. Agree—it’s their opinion.
D. Change the topic.
42. 22. Race
A classmate refuses to partner with a dark-skinned student for a project. What’s the most inclusive
move?
A. Let them choose partners freely.
B. Assign diverse pairs and discuss the value of inclusion.
C. Reassign without discussion.
D. Joke about the situation.
23. Ethnicity
A teacher always assigns tribal students to dance roles in school plays. Is this inclusive?
A. Yes, they’re good at it.
B. No, it stereotypes their identity.
C. Yes, it honors their culture.
D. No, but it’s a minor issue.
24. Age
In a webinar, only senior speakers are given time. Youth panelists are cut short. What’s the best remedy?
A. Follow the program as is.
B. Balance future events and highlight youth voices.
C. Give the youth shorter questions.
D. Let seniors dominate—they have more experience.
43. 25. Social Class
A student is mocked for not having a smartphone. What’s a helpful teacher response?
A. Say nothing, it's not the school's fault.
B. Promote digital equity and compassion.
C. Tell the student to borrow.
D. Remove tech-based projects.
26. Ability & Disability
A student with a speech impairment wants to join a speech contest. How should the school respond?
A. Encourage participation and support accommodations.
B. Tell them to try another contest.
C. Reject the idea silently.
D. Say it might be too hard for them.
27. Religion
A Catholic student refuses to join meditation because it's “not part of my faith.” What should the teacher
do?
A. Force participation—it’s just relaxation.
B. Offer an alternative and respect their beliefs.
C. Tell them to just try it.
D. Exclude them from the whole class.
44. 28. Culture
Someone says, “Walang silbi ang mga tradisyon sa modernong panahon.” What’s a thoughtful reply?
A. “Oo nga, puro pampabigat lang.”
B. “May halaga pa rin ang tradisyon sa ating identidad.”
C. “Luma na kasi.”
D. “Kailangan nating kalimutan ang nakaraan.”
29. Gender
A school bans female students from joining drum and lyre corps. What’s your response?
A. It’s tradition.
B. Advocate for policy change and inclusion.
C. Accept it, it’s school rules.
D. Suggest an all-girls band instead.
30. Religion
A Jehovah's Witness student refuses to sing the national anthem due to religious belief. What should the
teacher do?
A. Fail the student.
B. Respect their right and explain the legal basis.
C. Force them to sing.
D. Ask them to leave during the anthem.
46. 1. Culture
You hear a co-worker say, "Mga taga-probinsya talaga, iba kumilos." What is the most appropriate response?
A. "Oo nga, parang di sanay sa city life."
B. "Siguro kaya ganun kasi iba ang culture nila."
C. "Ganyan talaga sila, 'no?"
D. "Hayaan mo, masasanay din yan.“
2. Gender
In a meeting, a female engineer's proposal is dismissed quickly, but later praised when restated by a male
colleague. What should you do?
A. Privately tell her you noticed the bias.
B. Publicly credit her when the idea is praised.
C. Stay quiet to maintain neutrality.
D. Wait until someone else points it out.
3. Sexual Orientation
A male student says he doesn't want to be grouped with a gay classmate. What's the best response as a
teacher?
A. Reassign the gay student.
B. Keep the group and explain the importance of respect.
C. Ignore it, they’ll adjust eventually.
D. Switch groups to avoid conflict.
47. 4. Race
A fellow Filipino says: "Mas okay talaga ‘pag mestiza, mas presentable." What’s your response?
A. "Oo nga, parang mas sosyal tingnan."
B. "Beauty comes in all skin tones."
C. "Depende naman siguro sa ayos."
D. "Minsan lang talaga 'yung maputi ang nagiging maganda.“
5. Ethnicity
A teacher groups all indigenous students together during a cultural dance. Is this inclusive?
A. Yes, they represent their culture best.
B. No, it limits their participation to stereotypes.
C. Yes, para mas comfortable sila.
D. It’s okay as long as they agree.
6. Age
A young supervisor is leading older team members. One elder questions her authority. What is the best
approach?
A. Let the elder speak freely—it’s respect.
B. Support the supervisor respectfully and remind of workplace hierarchy.
C. Reassign the elder to another group.
D. Ignore the conflict.
48. 7. Social Class
A student refuses to attend a school field trip because they can’t afford it. What should the school do?
A. Allow them to skip without penalty.
B. Offer scholarship or subsidized options.
C. Require them to submit a letter explaining the reason.
D. Remove field trips to be fair to all.
8. Ability & Disability
You’re planning an event at the barangay hall which is only accessible by stairs. A resident in a wheelchair
expresses concern. What is the best option?
s
B. Assign someone to carry the wheelchair.
C. Say the building can't be changed.
D. Ask them to attend virtually instead.
9. Religion
During a group activity, one member requests a break to pray. Some roll their eyes. What should you do
as a group leader?
A. Allow the break and explain religious respect to the group.
B. Tell the member to pray after the activity.
C. Ignore it to avoid tension.
D. Set a rule that no breaks are allowed.
49. 10. Culture
A Manila-based boss mocks the accent of a Visayan employee. What is the best action as a
colleague?
A. Say nothing, it’s just a joke.
B. Tell HR about the incident.
C. Laugh to blend in.
D. Talk about it privately much later.
11. Gender
A male student refuses to clean the classroom saying, “Pambabae ‘yan.” What’s your best reaction?
A. Assign the task equally regardless of gender.
B. Assign cleaning only to girls.
C. Let him do something else instead.
D. Joke that he should “man up.”
12. Sexual Orientation
A teacher publicly says that homosexuality is “just a phase.” What should the school do?
A. Let it pass, it’s a personal belief.
B. Clarify through a diversity orientation seminar.
C. Apologize but take no action.
D. Ask LGBTQ+ students to avoid that teacher.
50. 13. Race
A student with Chinese-Filipino roots is blamed for rising prices. What is the correct response?
A. Say it’s just history repeating.
B. Address the racism and offer education.
C. Stay neutral.
D. Change the topic.
14. Ethnicity
An Igorot student is mocked for wearing traditional attire. What should the school do?
A. Ban traditional wear to avoid attention.
B. Celebrate cultural day to promote understanding.
C. Ask them to wear uniforms only.
D. Ignore peer behavior.
15. Age
A senior citizen is mocked for joining a youth TikTok trend. What’s your reaction?
A. Laugh—it’s meant to be funny.
B. Support their self-expression regardless of age.
C. Say it’s not appropriate.
D. Ask them to act their age.
51. 16. Social Class
Your co-worker shares that they live in a relocation area. Others react with awkward silence. What
should you do?
A. Say nothing to avoid discomfort.
B. Normalize it by sharing positive feedback.
C. Change topic quickly.
D. Ask them why they live there.
17. Ability & Disability
You notice a classmate with a learning disability being mocked. What do you do?
A. Step in and educate the mockers.
B. Pretend not to hear.
C. Laugh along.
D. Wait for the teacher to intervene.
18. Religion
A Muslim student is fasting during Ramadan. Some classmates offer food anyway. What’s the right
response?
A. Insist they try the food—it’s respectful to offer.
B. Respectfully avoid offering food during fasting hours.
C. Say they’re being too sensitive.
D. Joke about it to break the tension.
52. 19. Culture
A teacher says all Indigenous practices are “superstition.” What’s the best school action?
A. Do nothing—it’s academic freedom.
B. Invite Indigenous representatives for cultural education.
C. Apologize without changing policy.
D. Let students debate the comment.
20. Gender
A transgender woman is applying for a job. The HR team laughs at her ID. What is the ethical
response?
A. Avoid eye contact and keep working.
B. Report the incident and suggest sensitivity training.
C. Say it’s just HR culture.
D. Join the laughter but apologize later.
21. Sexual Orientation
Your teacher calls LGBTQ+ issues "Western influence." What is the best response?
A. Ignore the comment.
B. Challenge the notion with Filipino LGBTQ+ history.
C. Agree—it’s their opinion.
D. Change the topic.
53. 22. Race
A classmate refuses to partner with a dark-skinned student for a project. What’s the most inclusive
move?
A. Let them choose partners freely.
B. Assign diverse pairs and discuss the value of inclusion.
C. Reassign without discussion.
D. Joke about the situation.
23. Ethnicity
A teacher always assigns tribal students to dance roles in school plays. Is this inclusive?
A. Yes, they’re good at it.
B. No, it stereotypes their identity.
C. Yes, it honors their culture.
D. No, but it’s a minor issue.
24. Age
In a webinar, only senior speakers are given time. Youth panelists are cut short. What’s the best remedy?
A. Follow the program as is.
B. Balance future events and highlight youth voices.
C. Give the youth shorter questions.
D. Let seniors dominate—they have more experience.
54. 25. Social Class
A student is mocked for not having a smartphone. What’s a helpful teacher response?
A. Say nothing, it's not the school's fault.
B. Promote digital equity and compassion.
C. Tell the student to borrow.
D. Remove tech-based projects.
26. Ability & Disability
A student with a speech impairment wants to join a speech contest. How should the school respond?
A. Encourage participation and support accommodations.
B. Tell them to try another contest.
C. Reject the idea silently.
D. Say it might be too hard for them.
27. Religion
A Catholic student refuses to join meditation because it's “not part of my faith.” What should the teacher
do?
A. Force participation—it’s just relaxation.
B. Offer an alternative and respect their beliefs.
C. Tell them to just try it.
D. Exclude them from the whole class.
55. 28. Culture
Someone says, “Walang silbi ang mga tradisyon sa modernong panahon.” What’s a thoughtful reply?
A. “Oo nga, puro pampabigat lang.”
B. “May halaga pa rin ang tradisyon sa ating identidad.”
C. “Luma na kasi.”
D. “Kailangan nating kalimutan ang nakaraan.”
29. Gender
A school bans female students from joining drum and lyre corps. What’s your response?
A. It’s tradition.
B. Advocate for policy change and inclusion.
C. Accept it, it’s school rules.
D. Suggest an all-girls band instead.
30. Religion
A Jehovah's Witness student refuses to sing the national anthem due to religious belief. What should the
teacher do?
A. Fail the student.
B. Respect their right and explain the legal basis.
C. Force them to sing.
D. Ask them to leave during the anthem.
