Republic of the Philippines

DR. EMILIO B. ESPINOSA, SR. MEMORIAL

STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Cabitan, Mandaon, Masbate

CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

(MAED) MAJORS IN ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

Rationale
The implementation of the K to 12 basic education program has wide-ranging effect not
only on the elementary and secondary levels but also on higher education. This program
institutionalizes kindergarten in preschool and promotes the use of the learners first language in
Grades 1 to 3; adds two more year levels in high school; and adopts an eclectic theoretical
framework in teaching and learning. On the other hand, local colleges and universities, be it
public or private, face an enormous challenge in coping with the consequences of the said
program. This challenge includes handling a two-year dearth of entrants or steep drop in
enrolment, revising related curricular programs to suit the new educational system, and retooling
faculty members who are threatened by displacement.
Advanced education is no exemption in this domino effect. As the curricula in the lower
levels of education change, the programs in the graduate school should also adapt by enhancing
and updating its curricular offerings to ensure that the competencies of graduate students are still
relevant in the field. At present, the elementary and secondary teachers, particularly from public
schools, are encouraged to pursue advanced education in their respective fields of specialization.
There is a popular demand from these teachers to complete a masters course, particularly in
science, English language, and mathematics education.
The DEBESMSCAT Graduate School has a BOT-approved Master of Arts in Education
program with four specializations, namely: Administration and Supervision, English,
Mathematics, and Science. Only the first specialization, however, is currently being offered. The
other three (which were based on BOT Res. No. 08-07 dated February 28, 2008 during the 44 th
BOT Regular Meeting) are not offered due to lack of core faculty to handle the major subjects.
Further, as the course is offered, the enrolment requirement of 20 students is not met. Today,
however, there is a popular demand from DepEd teachers to offer the major fields. Thus, it is
deemed important that the MAEd curricular program with majors in English, Mathematics and
Science be enhanced in the light of emerging trends, reforms, and demands in education.
Furthermore, the masters program being offered by DEBESMSCAT is not offered by
other graduate schools in the province of Masbate.

Objectives
1. To enhance the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program, with majors in English,
Mathematics, and Science Education
2. To change the course codes of selected subjects which were overridden after the revision of
the MAEd major in Administration and Supervision
3. To update and the descriptions of subjects in MAEd majors in English, Mathematics, and
Science to give more emphasis on the how than on the what of teaching these subject areas
4. To include additional subjects in the curriculum

Faculty Line-up
Master of Arts in Education major in English Language Education
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

JESSICA M. ALCANTARA, DA
RENEE A. LAMELA, PhD
ARLENE B. CARMEN, EdD
BERNARD M. BARRUGA, MA
RODOLFO B. BURAC, JR., MA
RAIZA M. PADASAS, MAEd
IRIS B. CASTILLO

Master of Arts in Education major in Mathematics Education

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

MORENA C. BUAYAN, EdD

AMANCIO L. CANTORIA, JR., PhD
ROCEL A. TURCO, MAT
SHERWIN E. BALBUENA, MAEd
URANUS E. CANTORIA, MAT
ENGR. LOUIE C. JAMORA

Master of Arts in Education major in Science Education

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

MILAGROS A. CELEDONIO, PhD

MA. CHRISTINA ROCHELLE D. ZARAGOZA, MS
ERDEE C. CAJURAO
EMEROS B. CASTILLO
ENGR. ENY B. FERRIOL
ENGR. MERCY R. RELAVO

Contents
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MAJOR IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION (Eng Ed)

OLD CURRICULUM1
FOUNDATION COURSES (12 Units)
ED 200

Philo-Social Foundations of
Education
Bio-Psycho Foundations of
Education

ED 202

Research Methods

ED 203

Statistical Methods

ED 201

ED 214

MAJOR SUBJECTS (15 Units)

Phonology of English

ED 215

ENHANCED CURRICULUM
FOUNDATION COURSES (12 Units)

Units

EDUC
200
EDUC
201

EDUC
202
EDUC
203

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3

ED 216

Advanced Grammar and

Composition
Analysis of Literary Genres

ED 217

Play Production Techniques

EDUC
220
EDUC
221
EDUC
222

EDUC
223

ED 218

Literary Criticism and

3
Comparative Literature
COGNATES/ELECTIVES (6 Units)

ED 282
ED 283

Teaching Reading
Literary Appreciation

THESIS WRITING

EDUC 224

ICT 11

3
3
3
3
3

Teaching Reading and

Writing in the Content
Areas
TESOL Methods in
Speaking and Listening

Literary Studies in English

COGNATES/ELECTIVES (Any two of the

following -- 6 Units)
EDUC 282 Discourse Analysis
3
EDUC 283 Survey of International
3
Literature
EDUC 284 Pragmatic Implications of
3
Culture and History for
TESOL
EDUC 285 Second Language
3
Acquisition

3
3
6

MANDATORY SUBJECT
Introduction to Information
and Communication
Technology

Historical and Philo-social

Foundations of Education
Human Development
Learning & Instructional
Systems
Educational Statistical
Methods
Educational Research
Methods
MAJOR SUBJECTS (15 units)
Advanced Grammar for
English Language Teaching
Creative Writing in English

Unit
s
3

MANDATORY SUBJECT (3 units)

ICT 1

Summary

Information and
Communication
Technology in Education
THESIS WRITING (6 units)
GSTW 1
Thesis Writing I
GSTW 2
Thesis Writing II
Summary

Foundation Courses
12 units
Major Fields
15 units
Cognates/Elective
6 units
Thesis Writing
6 units
Mandatory Subject
3 units
TOTAL
42 units

Foundation Courses
Major Fields
Electives
Mandatory Subject
Thesis Writing
TOTAL

12 units
15 units
6 units
3 units
6 units
42 units

1 MAEd Curriculum (majors in English) based on BOT Resolution No. 08-07 dated February 28, 2008 approved
during the 44th BOT Regular Meeting.

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Note: This revision is based on the approved curriculum enhancement for MAEd major in Administration and
Supervision (Admin & Supv). In the Foundation Courses, EDUC 200 through 203, there were revisions on the
Course Descriptions. In the Major Subjects of MAEd (Admin & Supv), there were additional subjects included,
overlapping the Course Code numbering in the above prospectus. For example, EDUC 214 through 215 have the
following descriptions, respectively: Seminar on Thesis Writing, School and Community Relations, and Leadership
Perspectives and Practices in Education. To do away with this overlapping course codes, it is deemed vital to revise
the course codes of major subjects in the above prospectus by renumbering them as EDUC 220 through 223.
Furthermore, there are but two 3-unit cognate/elective subjects from which students will select also two 3-unit
subjects, which means there are no other choices. So, it is considered important to include additional subjects, which
are very timely, considering that the K to 12 program is implementing a new language-in-education policy.

DESCRIPTIONS OF SUBJECTS FOR THE ENHANCED MAEd Eng Ed

MAJOR SUBJECTS
EDUC 220: Advanced Grammar for English Language Teaching. (3 units). English grammar,
syntax, and usage patterns, and methods of presenting them to language learners. The course will
include advance grammatical concepts, as well as techniques, curricula, and materials for
language teaching, and testing of grammar-related content. Includes observation and teaching
practice at various ages and levels of language ability.
EDUC 221: Creative Writing in English. (3 units). A workshop introduction to the
fundamental working models of creative writing, including poetry, short stories, essays, and
prose. Students will read and analyze a wide range of literary texts, however, the principal focus
of the class will be writing, both to apply techniques used by others, and to adapt them to the
students own creative work. The major means of assessment will be a portfolio of the students
creative and analytically written work.
EDUC 222: Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas. (3 units). A study of the
role of content course in the development of reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary, and
thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on the integration of writing and study skills in order to
enhance retention in all content areas. The course includes a survey of appropriate teaching aids
suitable for all learners, incorporating critical evaluation of numerical data, technology, and
media literacy, including underlying issues such as bias, power, and culture. Experiences in the
class include observation and teaching practice at various ages and levels of language ability.
EDUC 223: TESOL Methods in Speaking and Listening. (3 units). An introduction to
concepts of phonetics and phonology for language teacher. Techniques for teaching
pronunciation, and assisting learners in gaining fluency and grammatical accuracy in real-time
oral language production, as well as for developing general and specific listening skills. Include
selection of materials, testing, group, and laboratory techniques for oral skills development.
Class activities include observation and teaching practice at various ages and levels of language
ability
EDUC 224: Literary Studies in English. (3 units). Major literary critical approaches to
interpret literature with emphasis on practical criticism of poetry and fiction are studied in this
course.
COGNATES/ELECTIVES
EDUC 282: Discourse Analysis. (3 units). Study of language function and super-sentential
structure with special emphasis on the contrasts between oral and written discourse.
EDUC 283: Survey of International Literature. (3 units). This is a 3-unit course which deals
on the different international literature which could be of help to understand its influence in
Teaching English as a Second Language.

EDUC 284: Pragmatic Implications of Culture and History for TESOL. (3 units). A study of
major linguistic and cultural development in the English language from old English to modern
English; an analysis of the phonologic and syntactic structure of modern English.
EDUC 285: Second Language Acquisition. (3 units). This course, taught via teacher and
student teaching demonstration and observations, familiarizes the future English teacher with
contemporary principles and strategies which facilitate and maximize language acquisition and
use.
MANDATORY SUBJECT*
ICT 1: Information and Communication Technology in Education. This course develops the
teachers advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft
Office, with particular application in preparing research and school reports, test papers, grade
sheets, and slide presentations. It also includes creating email account and educational blog site;
sending emails with or without attachments; searching for scholarly articles in the educationrelated open-access journals, databases, and indexes; and participating in educational online
discussion forums or social network groups.
* Also applies to ICT 1 in MAEd majors in Math Ed and Sci Ed
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (Math Ed)
OLD CURRICULUM2
FOUNDATION COURSES (12
Units)

ENHANCED CURRICULUM
Units

ED 200

Philo-Social Foundations of
Education

ED 201

Bio-Psycho Foundations of
Education

ED 202

Research Methods

ED 203

Statistical Methods

FOUNDATION COURSES (12 Units)

Historical and PhiloSocial Foundations of
Education
Human Development
EDUC 201 Learning & Instructional
Systems
Educational Statistical
EDUC 202
Methods
Educational Research
EDUC 203
Methods
MAJOR SUBJECTS (15 units)
Applied Algebra for
EDUC 229
Teachers
EDUC 200

MAJOR SUBJECTS (15 Units)

ED 229
ED 230
ED 231

Number System
Basic Concepts of Algebra
and Trigonometry
Set Theory

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3

EDUC 230

EDUC 231

ED 232

Basic Concepts of
Geometry

ED 233

Probability Theory

Theory of Elementary
Mathematics
The Teaching of Secondary
ED 275
School Mathematics
THESIS WRITING

3
3
3
3
3
3

Analysis for Teachers

3
Selected Topics in Math
EDUC 232 for High School
3
Teachers I
Selected Topics in Math
EDUC 233 for High School
3
Teachers II
COGNATES/ELECTIVES (Any two of the
following -- 6 Units)
Applied Mathematics
EDUC 274
3
for Teachers
Problem Solving in
EDUC 275
3
School Mathematics
EDUC 276 Teaching Students with
3
Learning Difficulties in

COGNATES/ELECTIVE (6 Units)
ED 274

Geometry for Teachers

Unit
s

3
3
6

2 MAEd Curriculum (major in Mathematics) based on BOT Resolution No. 08-07 dated February 28, 2008
approved during the 44th BOT Regular Meeting.

Summary

Mathematics
Teaching and Learning
EDUC 277 Secondary School
Mathematics
Mathematical
EDUC 278 Dispositions for
Teachers
MANDATORY SUBJECT (3 units)
Information and
ICT 1
Communication
Technology in Education
THESIS WRITING (6 units)
GSTW 1
Thesis Writing I
GSTW 2
Thesis Writing II
Summary

Foundation Courses
12 units
Major Fields
15 units
Cognates/Elective
6 units
Thesis Writing
6 units
Mandatory Subject
3 units
TOTAL
42 units

Foundation Courses
Major Fields
Electives/Cognates
Mandatory Subject
Thesis Writing
TOTAL

MANDATORY SUBJECT
ICT 11

Introduction to Information
and Communication
Technology

3
3

3
3
3

12 units
15 units
6 units
3 units
6 units
42 units

DESCRIPTIONS OF SUBJECTS FOR THE ENHANCED MAEd Math Ed

MAJOR SUBJECTS
EDUC 229: Applied Algebra for Teachers. (3 units). This is an application of general
mathematics which deals with the fundamental principles of algebra. Topics include the real
number system, algebraic expressions, linear equations, quadratic equation, and linear equations
in two or more variables. Further, it enhances the teachers ability to teach algebra and its
practical applications to real-life situations.
EDUC 230: Geometry for Teachers. (3 units). The first part of the course deals with plane
Euclidean geometry and solid geometry. Emphasis will be given on Euclids parallel postulate
which will lead to the study of non- Euclidean geometries. Geometry of inversion, orthogonal
circles, and transformation: isometrics as translation, reflection, and rotations, symmetry,
products of mapping and tessellations are considered.
EDUC 231: Analysis for Teachers. (3 units). This course covers the material usually contained
in college calculus course. Its goal is to stress understanding on the part of the students and for
them to go well beyond mere practice in the techniques of calculus to penetrate the meaning of
the theory and synthesize it into logical whole. In addition to developing the usual manipulative
techniques, a special effort is made to bring out fundamental concepts of the subject.
EDUC 232: Selected Topics in Math for High School Teachers I. (3 units). Study of
enrichment topics in arithmetic, algebra and trigonometry, developing mathematical concepts
with emphasis on the why rather than on the how.
EDUC 233: Selected Topics in Math for High School Teachers II. (3 units). Study of
advanced concepts in theory of numbers, enrichment topics in consumer mathematics, set theory,
and history of mathematics.
COGNATES/ELECTIVES
EDUC 274: Applied Mathematics for Teachers. (3 units). This subject is designed to help
teachers convey to their students the view that mathematics is an important tool for dealing with
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a wide range of problems. Topics include systems of linear equations, linear programming,
matrix algebra, graph theory, probability and game theory with applications from a broad
spectrum of disciplines.
EDUC 275: Problem Solving in School Mathematics. (3 units). This course aims to develop
mathematics teachers knowledge, understanding, and application of the process of mathematical
problem solving. It includes application and adaptation of a variety of appropriate strategies to
solve problems that arise in mathematics and those involving mathematics in other contexts;
building new mathematical knowledge through problem solving; and monitoring and reflecting
on the process of mathematical problem solving.
EDUC 276: Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties in Mathematics. (3 units). Study of
how the special needs brain learns; strategies to consider in enhancing retention and
involvement, working in groups, and building self-esteem in learning mathematics; teaching
mathematics for ESL learners; evidence-based interventions, instructional designs, and materials.
It aims to address learning difficulties experienced by secondary students and to adapt
mathematics teaching to diverse learning styles.
EDUC 277: Teaching and Learning Secondary School Mathematics. (3 units). Theories,
methods, materials and techniques for teaching and learning mathematics in secondary schools.
It aims to develop mathematics teachers knowledge of and ability to use and evaluate
instructional strategies and classroom organizational models, ways to represent mathematical
concepts and procedures, instructional materials and resources, ways to promote discourse, and
means of assessing students mathematical understanding. It also includes the selection and
sequencing of the mathematics content, studying and selecting textbooks and instructional
materials.
EDUC 278: Mathematical Dispositions for Teachers. (3 units). This course enables
mathematics teachers to develop and support a positive disposition toward mathematical
processes and mathematical learning. It covers teachers moral obligations on equity, use of
stimulating curricula, effective teaching, commitment to learning with understanding, use of
various assessments, and use of various teaching tools including technology.
MAJOR IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (Sci Ed)
OLD CURRICULUM3
FOUNDATION COURSES (12 Units)
ED
200

Philo-Social Foundations of
Education

ED
201

Bio-Psycho Foundations of
Education

ED
Educational Research Methods
202
ED
Educational Statistical
203
Methods
MAJOR SUBJECTS (15 Units)
ED
Selected Topics in Science
265
ED
Seminar in Science Education
266
ED
Laboratory Work in Biology
267

ENHANCED CURRICULUM
FOUNDATION COURSES (12 Units)

Unit
s
3

EDUC 200

Historical and PhiloSocial Foundations of

Education
EDUC 201
Human Development
Learning &
Instructional Systems
EDUC 202
Educational Statistical
Methods
EDUC 203
Educational Research
Methods
MAJOR SUBJECTS (15 Units)
EDUC 265
Recent Developments
in Physics
EDUC 266
Recent Developments
in Chemistry
EDUC 267
Recent in
Developments in

3
3
3

3
3
3

Units
3
3
3
3

3
3
3

3 MAEd Curriculum (major in Science) based on BOT Resolution No. 08-07 dated February 28, 2008 approved
during the 44th BOT Regular Meeting.

ED
Laboratory Work in Chemistry
3
268
ED
Laboratory Work in Physics
3
269
COGNATES/ELECTIVE (Any two of the
following - 6 Units)
ED
Science of Correct Thinking
3
288
ED
The Teaching of Biology
3
289
ED
Physics in the Environment
3
290
ED
Environment Chemistry
3
291
THESIS WRITING
6

Biological Science
Science in Historical
3
Perspective
EDUC 269
Environmental Science
3
and Education
COGNATES/ELECTIVE (Any two of the
following - 6 Units)
EDUC 288
Philosophy of Science
3
EDUC 268

EDUC 289
EDUC 290
EDUC 291

Supervision of Science
Education
Measuring Outcomes in
Science Education
Concepts for Sciences

Summary

Teaching Secondary
School Science
MANDATORY SUBJECT (3 Units)
ICT 1
Information and
Communication
Technology in
Education
THESIS WRITING (6 Units)
GSTW 1
Thesis Writing I
GSTW 2
Thesis Writing II
Summary

Foundation Courses
12 units
Major Fields
15 units
Cognates/Elective
6 units
Thesis Writing
6 units
Mandatory Subject
3 units
TOTAL
42 units

Foundation Courses
Major Fields
Cognates/Elective
Mandatory Subject
Thesis Writing
TOTAL

MANDATORY SUBJECT
ICT 11 Introduction to Information
and Communication
Technology

EDUC 292

3
3
3
3

3
3

12 units
15 units
6 units
3 units
6 units
42 units

DESCRIPTIONS OF SUBJECTS FOR THE ENHANCED MAEd Sci Ed

MAJOR SUBJECTS
EDUC 265: Recent Developments in Physics. (3 Units). Thematically organized course in
which principles from contemporary works in physics are brought. Topics include recent
advances in energy, communications, and scientific methodology.
EDUC 266: Recent Developments in Chemistry. (3 Units). Thematically organized course in
which principles from contemporary works in chemistry and biochemistry are examined. Topics
include recent discoveries in material science, environmental chemistry, and pharmacology.
EDUC 267: Recent Developments in Biological Science. (3 Units). Thematically organized
course that examines the agricultural revolution, limits to growth, biophysical interactions, and
social biology from the perspective of contemporary findings.
EDUC 268: Science in Historical Perspective. (3 Units). This course involves looking at the
history of science in many of the world's cultures from different perspectives.
EDUC 269: Environmental Science and Education. (3 Units). This course involves the study
of ecology, waste management, pollution control, climate change, disaster risk reduction, and the
effects of natural phenomena and various human activities to the environment in a global
perspective. It is also aimed at developing science teachers (and their future students) who are
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aware of and concerned about the total environment and its associated problems, and who have
the knowledge, attitudes, motivations, commitments, and skills to work individually and
collectively toward solutions of current environmental problems and the prevention of new ones.
COGNATES/ELECTIVES
EDUC 288: Philosophy of Science. (3 Units). An investigation of science as an approach to
truth, its methodology and limitations. This course includes a historical overview of the impact
of science on educational institutions, health, culture, technology and socials institutions
including religion.
EDUC 289: Supervision of Science Education. (3 Units). Implementation and supervision of
science strategies geared to the improvement of science teaching in the schools.
EDUC 290: Measuring Outcomes in Science Education. (3 Units). Emphasis is on the
development of teachers skill in the construction, administration, and interpretation of tests to
measure the students learning outcomes.
EDUC 291: Concepts for Sciences. (3 Units). This course focuses on the nature of scientic
theory, and the roles of scientic theories and models in science, as well as the relationship
between scientic theories, scientic models and scientic concepts. The course's main goal is to
support science teachers to understand that concepts are nested in scientic theories and models
and that from theories concepts acquire language and meaning.
EDUC 292: Teaching Secondary School Science. (3 Units). The course provides effective
teaching methodologies, strategies and tools that can be used when teaching science concepts. It
also incorporates a workshop approach in which the power and usefulness of a variety of
teaching models are examined, and which allows the application of specific learning strategies in
a supportive environment.

Prepared by:
SHERWIN E. BALBUENA
Chairperson, MAEd Program

Noted:
RENEE A. LAMELA, PhD
Dean, Graduate School