Republic of the Philippines

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE

Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Faculty Etiquette for FAReL (Asynchronous)

Preparatory Activities:

1. Google Classroom per class should already be set-up before the first day of classes. You should already
add enrolled and registered students in Google Classroom. The latter will be removed should their status
remain unchanged when the enrollment period ends.
2. Prepare and distribute a course outline that specifies the deliverables for the course and their suggested
timeline. This document should be reviewed and approved by the Coordinator before distribution to
students. The outline would help in visualizing the pace of the course.
3. Upload course materials and other supplemental materials before the start of the term. Additional materials
may be uploaded at least a week before the scheduled session to allow students to prepare for the planned
lesson. Materials include, but not limited to, the following items:
a. PowerPoint (PPT) with audio (and/or annotations).
b. Supplementary materials such as handouts, reference articles, or links related to the lesson.
c. Worksheets, rubrics, and a timetable for deliverables of the subject; and
d. Guidelines and rules of conduct during an online class that should be available for download.

Instructional Delivery:

1. Orient the students as to how to organize the remote class, including the terminologies, tools, primary
platform to be used and inform students of where to go for additional support.
2. Maximize the applicable asynchronous learning channels such as self-guided lesson modules, pre-recorded
videos, or webinars, posted lecture notes, exchanges across online discussion boards or social media
platforms, blogs, and other destination designed to offer quality learning content.
3. Assign clear deliverables. Make sure to set realistic deadlines and check-in points that will keep everyone
on track.
4. Make the necessary adjustments or modifications in the course contents/requirements as approved by the
Coordinator/Dean/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
5. Always adopt the outcomes-based education approach.
6. Prepare all course materials using the framework of FAReL as a guide.
7. Create tutorials and divide the lesson into sub-lessons, if necessary.
8. Share pre-recorded videos with students via Google classroom or other content-sharing platforms, taking
into consideration bandwidth requirements.
9. Design opportunities for hands-on learning. Consider the type of projects students can complete in their
homes that align with the desired learning outcomes.
10. Offer enrichment opportunities for students by providing virtual content such as puzzles and other
educational games.
11. Send weekly updates in Google Classroom. Reminders and announcements can be made via Email,
Messenger, or SMS.
12. Convert applicable documents to PDF to maintain the integrity and to facilitate the upload/download
process.
13. Collaborate with other faculty in preparing instructional materials. The use of copyright disclaimers in making
instructional materials is highly encouraged.
14. Provide structure for all activities and give students ample time to finish all requirements
15. Create engaging learning experiences for students.
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Assessment Activities:

1. Explore appropriate platforms when employing multiple forms of assessment.

2. Provide timely and effective feedback to students’ work to guide students in achieving the desired
outcomes. Students should be given sufficient time to complete an assigned task based on the timetable of
deliverables approved by the Coordinator.
3. Clearly communicate instructions for assessment with the students. State what will be assessed, when, and
how. Explain the assessment and the feedback mechanism to be implemented in the class. The faculty
should provide prompt and specific feedback.
4. Create a discussion board section dedicated to student questions that you will check periodically.
5. Provide students with individual support and feedback. Reach out to students who need additional support
in their learning. It can be through discussion boards and one-to-one communications through email.
6. Try to avoid discussion posts that offer little more than “I agree.” Each discussion posting should offer some
new content, aimed to foster continued exploration of the topic.
7. Provide self-assessment opportunities. Students can reflect on their learning and performance, set goals,
and create action plans.
8. Schedule periodic consultation sessions to provide guidance and address student concerns.
9. Base student grades on the submitted output. Mark student submissions according to the rubrics, if
applicable.
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Faculty Etiquette for FAReL (Synchronous)

Preparatory Activities:

1. Attend to your personal needs (i.e., appropriate attire, basic hygiene) before entering the Google classroom.
2. Wear smart casual attire. Sleeveless and sandos are not allowed.
3. Be on time in every session. Be in MS Teams classroom 5-10 minutes before your scheduled class. This
ensures that any last-minute connection issues can be resolved for the class to still start on time.
4. Make sure that you have a good spot for your Internet connection. Find a quiet place where there are no
distractions. Turn off or put into silent mode any cellphones, TV, and radios.
5. Properly set up and test the camera, speakers/earphones, and mic before each class. Make sure your
camera is centered, your speakers/earphones are working, and your voice clear and audible.

Classroom Management:

1. Wear headphones/earphones because it is much easier to hear each other and will help prevent mic
feedback.
2. Mute the mic when you are not speaking. Even moderate background noise is distracting. If you are using
the built-in mic of your laptop, avoid typing when unmuted. Speak at a normal volume.
3. The attendance should be taken for each period.
4. Utilize the chatbox regularly for messages to and from the students.
5. Acknowledge a student who raises his/her hand and allow him/her to speak at an appropriate time. You
should acknowledge them by their name.
6. When speaking, give your students a hint that it is the end of the statement by saying something like, “that’s
all,” or “I’m done,” or “thank you.”
7. Show respect for one another. Refrain from using profane or inappropriate language.
8. Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as it can be misinterpreted.
9. The teaching-learning time should be used judiciously to make the class effective.
10. Having a closing activity is a must - to allow students to reflect on the content taught (recapitulation).
11. The instructor should leave the meeting only after the students have left and signed out.

Instructional Delivery:

1. Provide students with the most flexibility on the learning content, access, and innovative assessment by
making use of digital and non-digital tools. Synchronous learning channels include but not limited to;
videoconferencing, live chatting, live-streaming lectures, and live webinars.
2. Assess all course materials. Divide the materials into chunks. Long lectures are not the best way to engage
students online.
3. Focus on 'active' learning. Include discussions, collaboration, video, and audio clips to engage students who
are not in the room during a session.

Assessment Activities:

1. Base student grades on the submitted output. Mark student submissions according to the rubrics, if
applicable.
2. Give students sufficient time to complete an assigned task based on the timetable of deliverables approved
by the Coordinator.
3. Provide prompt and effective feedback to students’ work to guide students in achieving the desired
outcomes.
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

4. Inform students that other provisions in the Student Handbook and other College policies governing them
will remain in effect unless suspended by the Board of Trustees or by the President.
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Faculty Etiquette for Face to Face (F2F) Meeting

Preparatory Activities:

1. Remind students in advance of the topic or activity for the F2F session and the Asynchronous session, as
shown in the course syllabus or course outline.
2. Print the official class list from the Registrar’s Office.

Safety Protocols:

1. Observe the entrance health and safety protocols of the College.

2. These protocols should be maintained while inside the campus.
3. Wear a mask on campus.
4. Always observe proper physical distancing.
5. Avoid touching your face.
6. Avoid coughing or sneezing directly onto others. Instead, try to cough/sneeze into a paper tissue (carefully
disposed of afterwards), or into the crook of your elbow if you do not have tissue paper.
7. Protect yourself and others. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
8. Regularly remind students of respiratory etiquette.
9. Inform the students not to share cups, eating utensils, food, or drinks with others.
10. Orient the students of physical guides, such as tape on floors or sidewalks and signs on walls,to ensure that
the students remain at least 2 meters apart in lines and at other times.
11. Remind students to observe the “one-way routes” in hallways, entrance and exit signs on doors.

Classroom Management:

1. Remind the students to come to class on time.

2. Regularly check the students’ attendance. The policy stated in the Student Handbook shall still apply, i.e., a
student is considered to have incurred excessive absences if he or she has missed at least 20% of the
scheduled F2F sessions.
3. All courses taught shall use Google Classroom at least as a general resource for course administration and
learner support. Supplemental platforms may also be used, especially for communication purposes and
enrichment activities.
4. Make sure to listen to students’ concerns and answer their questions.
5. Strictly observe the 2-meter distance inside the classroom/laboratory. This also includes the distance
between the students’ seats. The seats are not to be rearranged unless allowed by the Office of the Vice
President for Administration.
6. Remind the students that there should be no borrowing of belongings, i.e., electronic devices, ballpen,
notebook, books, paper, and other learning aids.

Assessment Activities:

1. Base student grades on the submitted output. Student submissions should be marked according to the
rubrics, if applicable. FAReL Etiquette for Faculty
2. Give the students adequate time to complete the tasks based on the timetable of deliverables approved by
the Coordinator.
3. Exert effort in exploring other platforms when employing assessment tasks, which should have assessment
criteria that are made available and downloadable to students.
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

4. Secure and ensure the validity of any assessment tasks – multiple-choice questions and other traditional
forms of assessment.
5. Exert effort and time in giving feedback to the students’ work to guide them in achieving the learning
outcomes.
6. Inform students that the provisions in the Student Handbook and other College policies governing them will
remain in effect unless suspended by the Board of Trustees or by the President.