University of San Carlos

College 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 teachers
2. internalize the need to widen one’s horizon through exposure to recent educational developments
3. learn the dynamics of teaching strategies and lesson preparation in specific fields of specialization
4. acquire skills in relating learning with real-life situations and experiences
5. develop positive attitudes necessary in keeping oneself updated with latest information in the field of education
6. enrich oneself with experts’ opinion in the field of teaching.
Scope and Sequence
Specific Objectives Content Coverage
Phase I. Course Orientation
1. share comments on the course title and A. USC Vision-Mission Goals
connect with implications of the USC Vision- Agnestic Matrix Paraphrase
Mission Goals, B. College & Dept. Goals
C. The Student-Teaching Program
2. relate learnings with goals of the College & 1. Scope and Sequence
identify how they can contribute to its 2. Objectives
realization, 3. Requirements / Grading
system
3. discuss classroom procedures, 4. Policies and Ground Rules
5. Assessment and Evaluation
4. list ways of making an organization D. Teambuilding
successful and effective, 1. Learning Teams
2. Class Organization
5. identify officers’ tasks, 3. Officers
4. Roles & Functions
6. take note of topical assignments for
powerpoint presentations and sharing, E. Enrichment Sessions
1. Student Teacher’s Profile
7. answer questions in one-on-one conference. 2. Basic Temperaments
3. PROBE Tree Options
4. Expectations
(Pre-Midterm)
Delivery Modes/
Learning Activities/Resources Assessment Schemes
 individual work on matrix  form entries
paraphrase form
 quality statements
 group presentation of learning
statements  reflectionnaire
 compare notes on reflections and  interaction
implications of the Student-
Teaching Program  summative evaluation
 Student Handbook scanning  concept strips
 Dyads on Sense of Responsibility  narrative entries
 Interns’ biodata, PROBE Tree  performance checklist
sheets
 presentation ratings
 CD for powerpoint presentations
 responses

Specific Objectives Content Coverage
Phase II. Integrated Recall
1. spelldown teaching on the board & provide A. Perspectives on Teaching
terms relevant to topic, 1. Art
2. Science
2. explain each consideration on teaching and 3. Form of Social Service
give ways of enriching their own practice of 4. On-going Process
the teaching-learning-process, 5. Occupation / Livelihood
6. Vocation
3. share research findings on Student-Profile & B. Teaching-Learning Process
Teacher’s Response, 1. Teach>Test>Reteach>Retest
2. Experience>Explore>Discover
4. match student personalities with strategies >Learn>Grow
in classroom management, C. Planning Lessons
D. Strategies that Work
5. make a poster of interactive teaching E. Classroom Management
modalities, 1. Classroom Personalities
2. Classroom Discipline
6. differentiate between planning lessons and 3. Routine Procedures
lesson planning, 4. Teaching Modalities
F. Syllabus-making
7. use format in syllabus-making 1. Types of Lesson Plans
2. Sample Lesson Plans
8. outline do’s and don’ts on teaching G. Clearing House on Teaching
1. Learning experiences
9. share research findings on assigned 2. Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching
enrichment topics H. Enrichment Session
I. Research Findings Presentation
10. interact on learnings from seminars J. Interdisciplinary Discussions
( Mid-Term )
Delivery Modes/
Learning Activities/Resources Assessment Schemes
 brainstorming via freedom board  board work
 creative inquiry using word clues  creative synthesis
 group discussion > presentations  research findings
 poster commentary by group  output presentation
 living portraits: personality parade  collection of teaching
techniques
 research findings on classroom
management approaches  matrix summary of
classroom personalities
 matrix details on teaching models and classroom
discipline
 definition strips: compare-contrast
 unit test
 listing activity: types of lesson
plans; components of planning  observation schedule
lessons
 seat work
 guidelines on practice teaching
 powerpoint slides
 powerpoint presentations on
topics assigned  write-ups
 sharing session: class observations  term test

Specific Objectives Content Coverage
Phase III. The Teaching Experience
1. share expectations, hopes and fears about
actual teaching experience A. Teaching without fears
B. Learning without tears
2. share impressions of people involved in the C. Lesson Planning workshop
teaching-learning process D. Demonstrations
E. Processing: Teaching Experience
3. relate observations of classes F. Impressions
G. Stumbling Blocks > Stepping
Stones
4. write lesson plans on assigned topics, H. Enrichment Sessions
1. Pygmalion in the Classroom:
Self- Fulfilling Prophecy
5. demonstrate lessons in class
2.Troubleshooting in class
6. critique demonstrations using SWOT – I. Multiple Intelligences
analysis approach J. The Art of Questioning
K. Creative Assessment
7. present assigned research topic via power- L. Social Graces
point technology, M. Integration of Values
N. Tips for Effective Teaching
8. conduct group evaluation after presentation, O. Special Children
P. Education For All (EFA)
9. discuss role in dealing with Special students. Q. Education Today
R. Thrusts and Trends in Philippine
10. interact on latest trends in Philippine Educ. Education / UBD / NCBTS
and new developments in Education. S. National Educational Agenda
( Pre-Finals )
Delivery Modes /
Learning Activities / Resources Assessment Schemes
 expectation strips: interaction
 socialized discussion
 comparing notes: observation
narratives
 collated records of
 observation guide: class observation participation / teaching
 prototype lesson plans: writing  best lesson plans
 teaching demonstrations  teaching demo norms
 critiquing / group - rating
 lesson plans
 enrichment sessions: group
presentations on research topics  classmates’ critique
 summative evaluation on topics  group output
presented
 notes on Special Children: discussion  individual responses
Tips for Effective Teaching
 share research findings: thesis  relevant readings:
& dissertation abstracts update on Philippine
Education
 ( Finals )

Delivery Modes /
Specific Objectives Content Coverage Learning Activities / Resources Assessment Schemes
1. construct a matrix showing effective and Phase IV. Closure
ineffective teaching practices A. Synthesis of KSAVs  narrative reports on actual  teaching experience
B. Specializations teaching experience journal
2. strengths & weakness of actual teaching, C. Seminar – Workshops
1. Career Orientation  graphic presentation of SWOT –  collage presentations
3. give suggestions to improve competence, 2. Professionalism analysis of Teaching
D. Evaluation  self / peer evaluation
4. answer questions in oral defense of topics 1. Summative:  best lesson plans; teaching demo
a. oral  creative performance
5. role play professional vs. unprofessional b. written  acting out of desirable and
behavior, 2. Self undesirable traits / behavior of  projects
3. Peer teachers
6. summarize enrichment seminar-workshop E. Documentation  reaction / insight paper
learnings 1. Portfolio  seminar handouts, reflections
2. Ten Best Lesson Plans  final exams
7. complete requirements. 3. Research Findings  Student Teaching Portfolio
4. Narrative Report on Teaching

Learning Activities: Requirements Grading System

1. Group Dynamics 8. Freedom Board Regular Attendance 30% Supervisor’s Rating

2. Creative Presentations
3. Spelldown Synthesis
4. Artistic Interpretation
5. Scenario / Poster
Song / Poem-Analysis
6. Informal Debate
7. Reflection / Reaction
Comment-Sharing
9. Individual / Group Output
10. Concept Strips Passing Grades 30% Mentor’s Rating
11. Learning Statements
12. Lesson Planning Active Class Involvement 25% Enrichment Rating
13. Teaching Demonstration
14. Critiquing Complete Projects 15% Self-Rating
15. Seminar-workshop
16. Portfolio making Desirable Attitude
Rubrics
Criteria Knowledge Skills Attitudes & Values
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Prepared by Sister M. Agnes B. Lentejas, O.S.F.