LEARNING GOALS
REFLECTED
When I reflect on the artifacts from my social sciences class, I see how they helped me shape clear learning
goals about Philippine history and society. First, I aim to understand and apply the discipline of social
sciences by studying society with objectivity, analysis, and respect for facts. This goal reminds me that
social sciences are not just about memorizing dates but about examining how people, cultures, and
institutions interact. By achieving this, I can develop critical thinking and use it to better understand both
past and present social issues. It also teaches me to approach topics with curiosity and to question what I
read, instead of accepting information at face value.
Second, I want to recognize and explain the classes of people during the Spanish period in the Philippines.
Through artifacts, I learned about Spaniards, principales, indios, and mestizos, and how inequality was
built into colonial society. My goal is to analyze how these classifications affected people’s lives,
opportunities, and status. This helps me understand how social hierarchy works and how it can either limit
or empower people. It also makes me more aware of how discrimination and privilege were
institutionalized, and how these patterns still echo in modern society.
Third, I strive to understand the classification of appointments and rights of the state. The artifacts showed
me how government positions were often given to Spaniards and how the state claimed authority over
people and resources. My learning goal here is to examine how power was centralized and how laws were
used to maintain control. By doing so, I can better understand governance and its impact on society. It also
helps me see how authority can be used for both order and oppression, depending on who holds it.
Fourth, I aim to analyze the specific courts under the Royal Audiencia in the Philippines. This artifact
taught me that the Audiencia served as the highest court, handling civil, criminal, and administrative cases.
My goal is to understand how justice was tied to colonial rule and how courts could be used for both order
and oppression. This reflection helps me see how legal systems shape societies, and how laws reflect the
values and interests of those in power.
Fifth, I want to appreciate and compare the classes of people during the pre-Spanish period in the
Philippines. Before colonization, society was organized into datus, maharlikas, timawas, and alipin. My
goal is to recognize how Filipinos already had structured communities and to compare pre-colonial and
Spanish systems. This helps me see continuity and change in Filipino identity and reminds me that our
history did not begin with colonization.
Overall, these learning goals guide me to study history not just as facts but as lessons for today. By
reflecting on these artifacts, I feel more prepared to think critically, appreciate heritage, and recognize how
past systems influence our present society. These goals remind me that learning is a process of growth, and
by pursuing them, I can better understand my role as a student and as a citizen. They also inspire me to use
knowledge to contribute to a more just and inclusive future..