University of San CarlosCollege of Education

TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SYLLABUS

Course No. : Educ. 127

Course Title : Special Topics ( Elementary and Secondary )

Course Credit : 3 units lecture, enrichment, and research

Course Pre-Requisites : All Professional Education Courses and Major Courses

Course Description

This 3-unit course encompasses a multitude of fields of studies which will serve as enrichment to graduating students who are undergoing training in the field of teaching. It is hoped that in the course of this study, student interns will be able to acquire knowledge relevant to their own fields of specialization, develop good habits and values that will sustain them in their search for deeper meaning as teachers, and master strategies in teaching their chosen major fields.

Course Objectives:

1. know and understand the principles underlying professional growth among teachers2. internalize the need to widen one’s horizon through exposure to recent educational developments3. learn the dynamics of teaching strategies and lesson preparation in specific fields of specialization4. acquire skills in relating learning with real-life situations and experiences5. develop positive attitudes necessary in keeping oneself updated with latest information in the field of education6. enrich oneself with experts’ opinion in the field of teaching.

Scope and Sequence (Pre-Midterm)

Specific Objectives Content CoverageDelivery Modes/

Learning Activities/Resources Assessment Schemes

1. share comments on the course title and connect with implications of the USC Vision-Mission Goals,

2. relate learnings with goals of the College & identify how they can contribute to its realization,

3. discuss classroom procedures,

4. list ways of making an organization successful and effective,

5. identify officers’ tasks,

6. take note of topical assignments for powerpoint presentations and sharing,

7. answer questions in one-on-one conference.

Phase I. Course OrientationA. USC Vision-Mission Goals

Agnestic Matrix ParaphraseB. College & Dept. GoalsC. The Student-Teaching Program

1. Scope and Sequence2. Objectives3. Requirements / Grading system4. Policies and Ground Rules5. Assessment and Evaluation

D. Teambuilding 1. Learning Teams2. Class Organization3. Officers4. Roles & Functions

E. Enrichment Sessions1. Student Teacher’s Profile2. Basic Temperaments3. PROBE Tree Options4. Expectations

individual work on matrix paraphrase form

group presentation of learning statements

compare notes on reflections and implications of the Student-Teaching Program

Student Handbook scanning

Dyads on Sense of Responsibility

Interns’ biodata, PROBE Tree sheets

CD for powerpoint presentations

form entries

quality statements

reflectionnaire

interaction

summative evaluation

concept strips

narrative entries

performance checklist

presentation ratings

responses

( Mid-Term )

Specific Objectives Content CoverageDelivery Modes/

Learning Activities/Resources Assessment Schemes

1. spelldown teaching on the board & provide terms relevant to topic,

2. explain each consideration on teaching and give ways of enriching their own practice of the teaching-learning-process,

3. share research findings on Student-Profile & Teacher’s Response,

4. match student personalities with strategies in classroom management,

5. make a poster of interactive teaching modalities,

6. differentiate between planning lessons and lesson planning,

7. use format in syllabus-making

8. outline do’s and don’ts on teaching

9. share research findings on assigned enrichment topics

10. interact on learnings from seminars

Phase II. Integrated RecallA. Perspectives on Teaching

1. Art2. Science3. Form of Social Service4. On-going Process5. Occupation / Livelihood6. Vocation

B. Teaching-Learning Process1. Teach>Test>Reteach>Retest2. Experience>Explore>Discover >Learn>Grow

C. Planning Lessons D. Strategies that WorkE. Classroom Management

1. Classroom Personalities2. Classroom Discipline3. Routine Procedures4. Teaching Modalities

F. Syllabus-making1. Types of Lesson Plans 2. Sample Lesson Plans

G. Clearing House on Teaching1. Learning experiences2. Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching

H. Enrichment SessionI. Research Findings

PresentationJ. Interdisciplinary Discussions

brainstorming via freedom board

creative inquiry using word clues

group discussion > presentations

poster commentary by group

living portraits: personality parade

research findings on classroom management approaches

matrix details on teaching models

definition strips: compare-contrast

listing activity: types of lesson plans; components of planning lessons

board work

creative synthesis

research findings

output presentation

collection of teaching techniques

matrix summary of classroom personalities and classroom discipline

unit test

observation schedule

seat work

powerpoint slides

guidelines on practice teaching

powerpoint presentations on topics assigned

sharing session: class observations

write-ups

term test

( Pre-Finals )

Specific Objectives Content CoverageDelivery Modes /

Learning Activities / Resources Assessment Schemes

1. share expectations, hopes and fears about actual teaching experience

2. share impressions of people involved in the teaching-learning process

3. relate observations of classes

4. write lesson plans on assigned topics,

5. demonstrate lessons in class

6. critique demonstrations using SWOT – analysis approach

7. present assigned research topic via power- point technology,

8. conduct group evaluation after presentation,

9. discuss role in dealing with Special students.

10. interact on latest trends in Philippine Educ. and new developments in Education.

Phase III. The Teaching Experience

A. Teaching without fearsB. Learning without tearsC. Lesson Planning workshopD. DemonstrationsE. Processing: Teaching

ExperienceF. ImpressionsG. Stumbling Blocks > Stepping

StonesH. Enrichment Sessions

1. Pygmalion in the Classroom: Self- Fulfilling Prophecy

2.Troubleshooting in class

I. Multiple IntelligencesJ. The Art of QuestioningK. Creative AssessmentL. Social GracesM. Integration of ValuesN. Tips for Effective TeachingO. Special ChildrenP. Education For All (EFA)Q. Education TodayR. Thrusts and Trends in

Philippine Education / UBD / NCBTS

S. National Educational Agenda

expectation strips: interaction

comparing notes: observation narratives

observation guide: class observation

prototype lesson plans: writing

teaching demonstrations

critiquing / group - rating

enrichment sessions: group presentations on research topics

summative evaluation on topics presented

notes on Special Children: discussionTips for Effective Teaching

socialized discussion

collated records of participation / teaching

best lesson plans

teaching demo norms

lesson plans

classmates’ critique

group output

individual responses

share research findings: thesis& dissertation abstracts

relevant readings: update on Philippine Education

( Finals )

Specific Objectives Content CoverageDelivery Modes /

Learning Activities / Resources Assessment Schemes1. construct a matrix showing effective and

ineffective teaching practices

2. strengths & weakness of actual teaching,

3. give suggestions to improve competence,

4. answer questions in oral defense of topics

5. role play professional vs. unprofessional behavior,

6. summarize enrichment seminar-workshoplearnings

7. complete requirements.

Phase IV. ClosureA. Synthesis of KSAVsB. SpecializationsC. Seminar – Workshops

1. Career Orientation2. Professionalism

D. Evaluation1. Summative:

a. oralb. written

2. Self3. Peer

E. Documentation1. Portfolio2. Ten Best Lesson Plans3. Research Findings4. Narrative Report on Teaching

narrative reports on actual teaching experience

graphic presentation of SWOT – analysis of Teaching

best lesson plans; teaching demo

acting out of desirable and undesirable traits / behavior of teachers

seminar handouts, reflections

Student Teaching Portfolio

teaching experience journal

collage presentations

self / peer evaluation

creative performance

projects

reaction / insight paper

final exams

Learning Activities: Requirements Grading System

1. Group Dynamics 8. Freedom Board Regular Attendance 30% Supervisor’s Rating 2. Creative Presentations 9. Individual / Group Output3. Spelldown Synthesis 10. Concept Strips Passing Grades 30% Mentor’s Rating4. Artistic Interpretation 11. Learning Statements5. Scenario / Poster 12. Lesson Planning Active Class Involvement 25% Enrichment Rating

Song / Poem-Analysis 13. Teaching Demonstration

6. Informal Debate 14. Critiquing Complete Projects 15% Self-Rating7. Reflection / Reaction 15. Seminar-workshop

Comment-Sharing 16. Portfolio making Desirable Attitude

RubricsCriteria Knowledge Skills Attitudes & Values

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Prepared by Sister M. Agnes B. Lentejas, O.S.F.