Republic of the Philippines

Aklan State University

College of Teacher Education
Banga, Aklan
Course Syllabus in
SPECIAL TOPICS
A.Y 2015-2016
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Course No
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Course Title
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Course Description

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VI.
VII.

Credit Units
Time Duration
Pre-requisite
Vision, Mission
of the University

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Special Topics
: This course provides seminars on the following topics: Integrative Teaching Strategies, Teaching
Multigrade classes, Collaborative Learning, Use of Popular Media in Teaching, Problem-Based
Teaching Distance Learning, K + 12, Understanding by Design, and Environmental Education (e.g.
Climate Change, Risk Reduction Management).
3 units
3 hrs/week (54 hrs/sem.)
None

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Vision of the Aklan State University
An Academic Pillar of Excellence (APEx) for Sustainable Development.

skills for

Mission of the College of Teacher Education

To develop globally competent and quality educators imbued with virtues, ideals, wisdom and
lifelong learning.

Goals of the Bachelor in Elementary Education

It is the goal of the Secondary Education Program to produce well-rounded, highly competent,
technically
prepared and
morally upright teachers who will be the prime movers of the
social and economic progress.
General Objectives of the course
1. To enable the students to gain knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes on topics and issues
related to teaching strategies, environmental education and other concerns.

2. To provide students with opportunities to conduct seminar-type of classes for them to acquire
skills in facilitating learning, using various teaching strategies, and disaster risk reduction
management.
VIII.
Course Content

1. Orientation

2. K + 12

Specific Objectives

Let the students know

the course description,
requirement of the
course
2.1 Explain the
rationale,
characteristics and
scheme of
implementation of
the enhanced K + 12
Basic Education
Program.

Time
Frame

Domai
n

Strand

Value Focus

Student Competencies/
Output

3 hrs

3 hrs

2.3 Communicates
higher learning
expectations to
each learner
2.4 Establishes and
maintain
consistent
standards of
learners behavior
4.1 Demonstrates
mastery of the
subject
4.2 Communicates
clear learning
goals for the
lessons that are
appropriate for
learners
4.4 Selects teaching
methods, learning
activities and
instructional
materials or
resources
appropriate to

1.1. Excellenc
e,
Effectiven
ess &
Efficiency

2.1 Students can

explain, interpret,
apply and had
acquired selfknowledge about the
rationale
characteristics &
scheme of
implementation of
the enhanced K + 12
Basic Education
program

learners and
aligned to
objectives of the
lesson
7.1 Takes pride in the
nobility of teaching
as a profession

3. Lesson Planning

3.1. Acquire knowledge

in making lesson
plans

3 hrs

4. Understanding by
Design

4.1. Enable to identify

and explain the 3
steps involved in
instructional
planning under the
UBD Curriculum

3 hrs

5. Integrative
Teaching

5.1. Identify & explain

the process of

6 hrs

4.1 Demonstrates
mastery of the
subject
4.3 Makes good use
of allotted
instructional time
4.4 Selects teaching
methods, learning
activities and
instructional
materials or
resources
appropriate to
learners and
aligned to
objectives of the
lesson
Curriculu 4.1. Demonstrates
m
mastery of the
subject matter

1.1 Teachers actions

demonstrate value

Excellence,
Effectiveness
and Efficiency

5.1. Unity &

Harmony

4.1. Recognizes
individual learning
process.
4.2. Uses meaningful
and comprehensive
knowledge of the
subject matter
5.1. Students had
understood (based

integrative
teaching.
5.2. Enable to apply
integrative teaching
in planning learning
activities for
classroom
instruction.

6. Teaching Multigrade classes

6.1. Define, explain &

6 hrs
describe multigrade classes.
6.2. Identify appropriate
teaching strategies
for use in teaching
multi-grade classes.
6.3. Compare &
differentiate multigrade classes with
other kinds of
classes.
6.4. Apply the
knowledge & skills
gained about
Teaching Multigrade classes

of learning
2.4 Establishes and
maintain
consistent
standards of
learners behavior
4.4 Selects teaching
methods, learning
activities and
instructional
materials of
resources
appropriate to
learners and
aligned to
objectives of the
lesson
3.1 Determines,
understands and
accepts the learners
diverse background
knowledge and
experience
4.4 Selects teaching
methods, learning
activities and
instructional
materials of
resources
appropriate to
learners and aligned
to objectives of the
lesson
6.1Establishes learning
environments that
respond to the
aspirations of the
community

on the 6 facets)
integrative
teachings.
5.2 Students can employ
integrative teaching
method during their
practice teaching.

5.1. Fairness,
Equality &
Social
Justice

5.1. Students can

explain & discuss
what multi-grade
classes are.
5.2 Appropriate
teaching strategies,
approaches &
techniques were
identified to
effectively handle
multi-grade classes
5.3 Students can
distinguish &
characterize multigrade classes

7. Collaborative
Teaching

a. Recognize and
employ the steps in
collaborative
teaching

8. Problem Based
Teaching

8.1.

9. Computer Aided
Instruction

9.1. Understand
(encompassing the
six facets of
understanding)
what is and how to
integrate in
instruction
9.2. Value the
importance &
benefits of
integrating IT in
teaching and
learning

10.Four Brains. The

Herman Brain
Dominance (HBD)

Identify, discuss &

apply the procedures
used in problem-based
learning by students.

3 hrs

3 hrs

3 hrs

Learning
Environme
nt

1
2
4
3
4

Establishes and
maintains consistent
standard of learners
behavior and
performance

b. Recognize and
employ the steps
in collaborative
teaching
3.1 Determines,
understands and
accepts
4.4 Selects teaching
methods, learning
activities and
instructional
materials or
resources
appropriate to
learners and
aligned to
objectives of the
lesson
6.1Establishes
learning
environments that
respond to the
aspirations of the
community

Unity and
Harmony
9.1Creativene
ss &
Resourceful
ness

Students can learn

effectively and
collaboratively with
peers.
Students are able to
apply this teaching
strategy during their
practice teaching
Learning Environment

9.1 Students acquired

K & S in conducting
knowledge in classes
with integration of IT

9.2 Enjoy the benefits

gained from
implementing
computer instruction

11.Climate Change

12.Disaster Risk
Reduction
Management

11.1. Be able to adjust,

adopt & sustain life
in spite & despite
climate change.
11.2. Understand the
what is & effects
of climate change
to the environment
life.
11.3. Develop
alternative plan of
actions to counter
the negative effects
of climate change.

3 hrs

12.1. Know how to

predict forthcoming
natural calamities
12.2. Acquire KSA on
what proper action
& management to
take during and
after disasters.

3 hrs

1
2

1.1 Teachers actions

demonstrate value
of learning
2.2Makes the
classroom
environment safe
and conducive to
learning
2.4 Establishes and
maintain
consistent
standards of
learners behavior

10.1.
Conservat
ion &
Preservati
on of
Natural
Resources
, & Love
of God

10.1 Value the

importance of the
natural resources
and help protect &
conserve them

1.1 Teachers actions

demonstrate value
of learning
2.2Makes the
classroom
environment safe
and conducive to
learning
2.4 Establishes and
maintain
consistent
standards of
learners behavior
6.1Establishes
learning
environments that
respond to the
aspirations of the
community

11.1 Love of
God &
Love of
humanity

11.1 Acquired skill in

preparing for &
surviving during
calamities. Help
others reduce risks
brought by
disasters.

6.1Establishes learning
environments that
respond to the
aspirations of the
community

1
2

13.

Final Examination
IX.

Methodologies/Strategies

1. Grouping by major field

2. Writing Communications
Different Committees:
a. Communications
Letter requests
Program
Invitation to speakers
Certificates for speaker
4. Make letter requests for use of venue and hardware
5. Lecture/Discussion
6. Open Forum

3. Forming different committees and assigning tasks

Registration/ attendance
token (if any)
7. Panel Discussion
8. Dyads or Trials
9. Buzz Sessions

10. Demonstration

X. Topics suggested by the students

Action Research
XI.

References
Each speaker will include a list of references at the end of ever handout provided to the participants.

XII.

Grading System
Quizzes
Midterm/Final
Research Output

XIII. Requirements:
1. Conducted seminar type classes on a special topic
2. A module on the special topic presented
3. Soft copy of the power point presentation on the assigned special topic.
4. Submit a portfolio by group at the end of the term.

Prepared by:

Approved:

CELEDONIA R. HILARIO, PhD

Professor IV

EDUARDO G. SUMANGA, PhD

Dean, CTE