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UNIVERSITY
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OBE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Choral Works & Conducting
Course Code:
Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of UCU
VISION
A leading university that transforms individuals into morally upright and
globally competitive professionals through quality and practical education
for all
GOALS
Instruction
1. Instill the formation of knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes
necessary to make an individual a responsible member of the society,
enhance the development of instruction to produce high-level
professionals, and harness the productive capacity of the country’s
human resource base toward international competitiveness.
Research
2. Mold individuals who will conduct scientific, innovative, and advanced
researches in the quest for new knowledge, provide leadership in
various fields toward the dynamic and self-sustaining economy and
enrich historical and cultural heritage.
Community Services
3. Undertake participatory and inclusive extension services that are
relevant and responsive, accessible and equitable, through efficient and
effective community development programs, and broaden symbiotic
partnerships and linkages to establish intergenerational responsibility for
the common good.
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College of Teacher Education and Human Sciences
MAPEH Department
Course Credit: 3 units (18 weeks, 54hours)
Prerequisite: Integrated Music Theory
MISSION
To provide exemplary outcome-based and advanced instructions;
socially relevant and innovative researches; and inclusive extension
services, partnerships and/or linkages
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide professional, technical, and expert instruction in arts,
sciences, humanities, and technology
2. To conduct systematic investigations geared toward the
establishment and discovery of novel facts, solve present or existing
problems, provide new ideas or develop new theories, satisfy
curiosity, and mastery of nature
3. To establish sustainable livelihood projects that will uplift the quality of
life of the members of the community, and to expand transnational
collaborations that will have socio-economic benefits to the present
and future generations
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MAPEH Department

Institutional Outcomes: The UCU Core Values

Integrity
True UCUians imbued with the spirit of nobility live their lives guided
by the ideals of honesty and authenticity. Their words and actions
consistently reveal their commitment to decency and honor. They pursue
the path of truth even if this were the less popular choice.
Competence
Passion for excellence drives noble persons to shine in their chosen
craft. They do not settle for mediocrity and capacitate themselves with
the requisite know-how and skills to establish their expertise and
credibility in their discipline. They continue the pioneering character of
Dr. Pedro Orata by spearheading innovations while building on traditions
of excellence.

Teamwork
The spirit of nobility moves UCUians to cooperate with other members
of the university in realizing a common goal. With humility, they accept that
each member of the UCU community brings his or her capabilities to
actualize the university’s vision. Noble UCUians seek and pursue to
achieve unity in any area or situation, understanding that the best
outcomes almost always happen in the spirit of cooperation.
Transcendence
Noble UCUians are selfless stewards of goodness and compassion
to their fellow human beings, to the school, to the community, and those
in need—prioritizing the cause of others before theirs, willing to accept,
do, and get the job done without expecting recompense. Going beyond
self-actualization, they aim to reach their full potential to best serve
noble causes beyond the self.

Program Outcomes

At the end of the conduct of the course, the students should be able to:

a. Apply scientific and evidence-based practices critical to the educational and learning process;
b. Demonstrate skillful performance in a variety of Music;
c. Adapt performance to a variety of musical settings;
d. Use appropriate assessments in, as and for student or client learning;
e. Use information, media, and technology in pedagogy and for lifelong learning;
f. Plan and implement safe and effective music programs to address the needs of the individual in school and/or non-industry settings;
g. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional development; and
h. Use oral, written, and technology formats deftly.

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Course Information

Course Title: Choral Works & Conducting Course Credit: 3 units (18 weeks, 54 hours)
Course Code: Prerequisite: Integrated Music Theory

Course Description Instructor’s Information

An Integrated Music Theory is a course designed to continue its subject Integrated Music Carl Joseph L. Bayabaya
Theory. Students will apply the Music Theories that they have learned from the last topics like  __09774433214______
fundamentals of music, rhythm, and basic music reading. Integrative Music Theory is a  ucumapehdepartment@gmail.com
comprehensive introduction to musicianship and musical understanding. Students in the course Consultation schedule
1:00-2:00pm MW
will develop their abilities to understand choral works and conducting. Work includes
exercises in interpreting choral works, applying dynamics, performance, analysis, and ear
training, all of which are intended to complement students’ everyday activities as musicians
and listeners

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the information technologists are expected to:

a. enrich and enhance their knowledge in choral conducting;

b. Discuss the aspect, developmental traits, functions, scope, and limitation of choral conducting;
c. Discuss the meaning of choral conducting;
d. Promote the significance of choral works and the composers;
e. Initiate positive cooperation and sportsmanship during the activities;
f. Present research activities with attention to professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
g. Present a simple exercise for aerobics patterns in group performance and
h. Develop their techniques in choral conducting.

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UNIVERSITY
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MAPEH Department

Modul Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching Learning Activities Assessment

e No. Allotment
1 Week 1 At the end of this 1. Introduction OBL
(3 hours) week, the PEHM major to choral  Create a video presentation showing the OBL
students are expected conducting warming-up for healthy singing  Pre-assessment test
to: 1.1 Meaning CBL  Post-assessment test
a. Discuss the of conducting  Write a reaction paper  Evaluating the video
meaning of 1.2 Warming-up presentation with the
conducting for Healthy use of rubrics.
b. Demonstrate the Singing CBL
warming-up for  pre-assessment
healthy singing  post-assessment
 reaction paper

2 Week 2 At the end of these 2. Physical OBL/CBL OBL/CBL

and 3 weeks, the PEHM and Mental  Watch a video clip about the posture of a  reaction paper
(6hours) major students are Alertness in conductor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
expected to: Conducting v=wk6UJQhCyWI) and make a reflection paper
a. Explain what is brain 2.1 Posture about what they have understood from the
gym 2.2 Brain video.
b. Perform the posture Gym
in choral singing

(Week4) Prelim Examination

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3 Week 5 At the end of this 3. Proper OBL OBL

(3hours) week, the PEHM major Breathing  Make your video showing the three (3) types  Evaluating the video
students are expected 3.1 Breathing of proper breathing presentation with the
to: exercises use of rubrics.
a. discuss and execute 3.2 Ceiling CBL CBL
how to do breathing Breathing  Watch a video clip about proper breathing  reflection paper
exercises 3.3 Wall (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Breathing v=OtxPre6RvaA) then Write a reflection paper.
3.4 Floor
Breathing

4 Week 6 At the end of these 5. Opening the OBL/CBL OBL

and 7 weeks, the PEHM Vocal Range  Make a portfolio about the exercises for  Evaluating the
(4hours) major students are 5.1 Exercises opening the vocal range. portfolio with the use
expected to: for opening the of rubrics.
a. Discuss how to do vocal range
the exercises for
opening the vocal
range

Week8 At the end of this 5.2 Resonance OBL OBL

(2hours) week, the PEHM major 5.3 Vowels  Create a short video clip showing different  Evaluating the video
students are expected exercises for resonance and vowels presentation with the
to: use of rubrics.
a. actualize the CBL CBL
resonance and vowel  Write a reflection paper regarding different  Evaluate the
exercises. exercises for resonance and vowels reflection paper with
the use of rubrics.
5 Week 9 At the end of this 6. Choral Skills OBL OBL
(2hours) week, the PEHM major exercises  Create a short video clip showing different  Evaluating the video
students are expected 6.1 Clap with exercises for resonance and vowels presentation with the
to: me use of rubrics.
a. Discuss how to do 6.2 Pass the CBL CBL
the exercises for choral bob Write a reflection paper regarding different  Evaluate the
skills. 6.3 Breathing exercises for resonance and vowels. reflection paper with

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the use of rubrics.

Week 10 At the end of this 6.3 The Art of OBL OBL
(2hours) week, the PEHM major Conducting  Actual performance through a video  Evaluating the video
students are expected presentation. Conduct a specific choral work presentation with the
to: by Dr. Bienvenido Constantino Jr. Entitled use of rubrics.
a. perform the choral “Ahibakle”. CBL
work of Dr. Bienvenido  Evaluate the
Constantino Jr. Entitled CBL reflection
“Ahibakle”.  Write a reflection paper/ paper/reaction paper
 Reaction paper about what you have with the use of
observed about the choral work by Dr. rubrics.
Bienvenido Constantino Jr. Entitled
“Ahibakle”.

(Week 10) Midterm Examination

6 Week 11 At the end of this 7.Interpretation OBL OBL
and 16 week, the PEHM major of Choral Works  Actual performance through a video  Evaluating the
(4hours) students are expected presentation. Conduct and interpret a portfolio with the use
to: specific choral work by Dr. Bienvenido of rubrics.
a. interpret a choral Constantino Jr. Entitled “Ahibakle”. CBL
work of Dr. Bienvenido   Evaluate the
Constantino Jr. Entitled reflection
“Ahibakle”. CBL paper/reaction paper
 Write a reflection paper/ with the use of
Reaction paper rubrics.

Week17 At the end of this Final OBL/CBL OBL/CBL

(2hours) week, the PEHM major Demonstration  Make a video showing demonstration  Evaluating the video
students are expected about choral about: presentation with the
to: conducting. a. Choral Skills exercises use of rubrics.
a. Demonstration a. Choral Skills b. Opening the Vocal Range
about choral exercises c. Proper Breathing
conducting. b. Opening the
1. Choral Skills Vocal Range
exercises c. Proper
2. Opening the Vocal Breathing

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Range Physical and

3. Proper Breathing Mental Alertness
in Conducting.
(Week 18) Final Examination

Grading system Final Grade is computed as follows:

FG = (PG + MG + TFG)/3
where:
 FG refers to the Final Grade
 PG refers to the Prelim Grade
 MG refers to the Midterm Grade
 TFG refers to the Tentative Final Grade

The Prelim Grade is computed as (1st CS) + (Prelim Exam)

The Midterm Grade is computed as (2nd CS) + (Midterm Exam)
The Tentative Grade is computed as (3rd CS) + (Final Exam)
 CS refers to Class Standing which is 60% composed of Assignment (10%) + Quizzes/Tests (20%) + Practical Activity (30%)
 Recitation includes participation in discussion prompts for online classes and discussion activities for offline classes.
 Major Exams = 40%

Course Policies ACADEMIC HONESTY

and standards
All students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying, and other forms of unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any
student found guilty of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will receive an F or failure in the course
requirement or the course. Cheating refers to securing help in a test; copying test, assignments, reports, or term papers; collaborating with
other students during an examination or in preparing academic work that has not been designated as collaborative activity; signing
another student’s name on an attendance sheet, or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.

POLICY ON ATTENDANCE
1. Given the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational landscape, the university is modifying its policy
on attendance for this semester.
2. Every student is required to attend his classes for every week of the course.
3. For the online-based mode of learning, the student attendance shall be monitored based on learner’s participation in an interactive
online study group or discussion prompt, student’s submission of outputs (assignments, activities, exams, and quizzes), or

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documentation showing that the student initiated contact with a faculty member to ask a question about an academic subject
related to the course.
4. For the correspondence-based mode of learning, the student attendance shall be monitored based on the learner’s
accomplishment of outputs (assignments, activities, exams, and quizzes), or documentation showing that the student-initiated
contact with a faculty member to ask a question about an academic subject related to the course.
Readings Fahey, Thomas D., et.al. (2009) Your Health Today 8th edition
Powers, Scott K., et.al. (2009) Total Fitness and Wellness
Jemina, Edgar C., Making Fitness Your Own
References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnJW-8a26OA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-gcnRZYxx4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx7mU2QYX_4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6UJQhCyWI

Prepared: Checked and Reviewed: Noted: Recommending Approval:

CARL JOSEPH L. BAYABAYA HILARION V. OLIMPO, MAEd PRESCILA I. MARCELO, EdD NOEL L. GUEVARA, PhD
Instructor Head, MAPEH Department Dean, College of Teacher Education and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Human Sciences
Date Revised: 8/15/2020

Approved:

ATTY. DAR A. DIGA

Acting University President

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