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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Basic course on contemporary theories and research on the cognitive, Meta-cognitive,
motivational, socio-cultural, and individual difference factors in the acquisition of knowledge.
The course coverage shall focus on contemporary theories and research on learning. The
exploration and discussion of these theories and research will focus on how these apply to the
Philippines, regional, local and personal experiences. More importantly, the processing of the theories
and research will emphasize how teacher may use the various ideas to better facilitate the learning
process among students.
SCHEDULE: MTH 5:30 – 7:00 217
FACULTY: Joel D. Baterisna, MAED, MAT joel.baterisna@deped.gov.ph
WEEK TOPIC
1 Discussion of PnC Mission andVission,
PnC Core Values,
PnC Graduate Attributes,
Program Outcomes, Course Outcomes,
Course Orientation and Policies
2 METACOGNITION
14 LEARNER-CENTERED PRINCIPLES
• Cognitive and Metacognitive Factors
3 Individual Differences Factors
4-5 Motivational and Affective Factors
• Developmental and Social Factors
6 PRELIM
7-8 THEORIES RELATED TO THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT
• Pschodymic Theory
• Psychosocial Theory
9-10 Cognitive Theory
• Moral Development Theory
• Socio-cultural Theory and
11 COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE
• Gestalt Psychology
• Ausubel’s Meaningful Verbal Learning/Subsumption Theory
12 MIDTERM
13-14 STUDENT DIVERSITY
• Individual Differences
• Learning and Thinking Style
• Multiple Intelligences
15 MOTIVATION
• Theories on Factors Affecting Motivation
• Human Environmental Factors Affecting Motivation
16-17 The Classroom Climate
• The Physical Learning Environment
• Assessment Strategies that can Increase Motivation
18 Final Exam
TEXTBOOK:
NCBTS (National Competency Based for Teacher Standards) A professional Development Guide for Filipino Teachers
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Quizzes
Seatworks and Assignments
Output Presentation
Final Exam
GRADING SYSTEM:
GRADING SYSTEM:
The final grade in this course will be composed of the following items and their weights in the final grade computation
Quizzes - 20%
Class participation/Attendance - 10%
Prelim Grade
Seatwork/ Project - 20% 30%
Term Examination - 50%
Quizzes - 20%
Class participation/Attendance - 10%
Midterm Grade
Seatwork/ Project - 20% 30%
Term Examination - 50%
Quizzes - 20%
Class participation/Attendance - 10% 40%
Final Grade
Seatwork/ Project - 20%
Term Examination - 50%
Total 100%
Class Attendance
As per CHED policy on attendance, a student who misses a maximum of 20% of the total contact hours will be
given a grade of failure due to absences.
Academic Dishonesty – is a deliberate attempt to misrepresent, fabricate or otherwise tamper with data, information,
records, or any other material that is relevant to the student's participation in any course, laboratory, or other academic
exercise or function. These may include but may not be limited to:
a. Falsification, forgery, alteration, unauthorized possession, or misuse of school official documents, records,
or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to the university or to a university official.
b. Unauthorized accessing of electronic information of the university and securing, soliciting, and holding a
copy of an examination or a portion thereof, that is yet to be administered
c. Plagiarism or copyright infringement