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Course Code: ED 203

Descriptive Title: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Term: FIRST SEMESTER 2020-2021
Credit : 3 Units
Time Duration and Class Schedule: 54 hours 2:30-5:30pm S
Pre-requisite: NONE
Date Updated: AUGUST 17, 2020
Subject In-charge: DR. JOY GRACE P. DOCTOR

KSU Vision: A Knowledge and Technology Hub in Asia-Pacific Region

KSU Mission: Kalinga State University shall primarily provide higher and advanced education, professional instruction and training in the arts, agriculture, forestry,
social and natural sciences and technology, and other relevant fields of study. It shall also promote and undertake research and extension services, and provide
progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
Quality Policy:
Kalinga State University is committed to provide quality education and engage in relevant researches, effective extension services, and viable income
generating projects that satisfy the needs of its stakeholders and other interested parties towards sustainable development through good governance;
Steadfast to develop the Human resource of Kalinga, the Philippines and the Asia Pacific; and,
United to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and to continuously implement a monitoring and evaluation system to improve the effectiveness
of its Quality Management System.
College of Education Goals
Quality education through efficient implementation of relevant and responsive teacher education curricular programs for great equity and access to
clientele for the local and global competitiveness
MAED Program Objectives
1. To provide quality instruction & training for excellence
2. To equip students with managerial skills & competencies needed for efficient & effective educational leadership
3. To transform students into productive & service-oriented professionals who are imbued with positive values and attitudes.
4. To enhance the capabilities in the conduct of educational researches & scholarly works along basic & higher education that could contribute towards
educational development for the province, region & the nation
5. To strengthen skills of students in the conduct of extension service projects within the context of educational development geared towards transforming
Kalinga into modern countryside communities.
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I. Course Description The course is designed to emphasize how philosophical ideas about education developed over a considerable period. This course also
addresses how historical influences, settings and ideas have influenced and continue to have relevance for education and life today. Emphasis will be placed on
helping students develop ideas about education and provide tools to use in thinking about issues in education.

II. Course Requirements:

Reflection/ Reaction Papers
Video and Article Analysis
Membership in the Facebook Group Chat & Google Classroom
PPT Presentations with Screen Recorder
Midterm and Final Examinations
Complete Reaction Papers on Presentations

III. Grading System

1. Midterm Grade = Class standing (60%) + Midterm Examination (40%)
2. Tentative Final Grade = Class standing (40%) + Final Examination (60%)
3. Final Grade = 1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 Tentative Final Grade

Class Standing (CS):

Attendance: 5%
Assignment/Quiz: 40%
Recitation: 15%
Project: 40%

IV. Teaching Approaches/Methods/Strategies

1. Deductive Method 6. Integrative Technique
2. Direct Instruction 7. Discussion boards and forums
3. Research Method 8. Cooperative Learning Technique
4. Project Method 9. Inquiry based Approach
5. Peer Review Activities 10. Individual PowerPoint Presentation
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V. Course Outcomes with Summative Assessment Tasks:

Course Outcomes Summative Evaluation Tasks

1. Define and understand the nature, meaning Reflection/ Reaction Papers - Students are required to submit complete written reports on
and importance of the study of Philosophy; time
2. Develop understanding about the different Video and Article Analysis
approaches of philosophical Inquiry;
3. Learn and understand the different PPT Presentations with Screen Recorder -Incorporate knowledge in ICT thru PPT outputs
Philosophies of Education;
4. Familiarizes with the influences of the
various philosophical thoughts to daily Unit Quiz -Students are required to take the unit quiz after every chapter
activities and experiences; of the lesson
5. Appreciate the educational implications of
the different philosophies to their lives as Midterm Examination
school teachers; and Final Examination -Students are required to take the midterm and final
6. Acquaint with the different determinants of examinations on their scheduled date and time
morality and the application of the study of
ethics to the practices and experiences of
teachers.

VI. Course Outline with Time Frame

Week 1 KSU VMGO, KSU Quality Policy, Course Requirements, Course Contents
Week 2 Course Overview: Introduction to Philosophy
Week 3 &4 Branches of Philosophy
Week 5 & 6 The Nature of Philosophical Inquiry
Week 7, 8, & 9 Philosophies of Education
Week 10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 11 & 12 Naturalism and Education
Week 13, 14, & 15 Ethics: Meaning, Importance, Approaches
Week 16 & 17 Moral Values: Meaning and Characteristics
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION
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VII. Course Content

Intended Learning Topics Teaching Learning Activities Assessment Resources Remarks
Outcomes Tasks
WEEK 1: KSU VMGO, KSU Quality Policy, Course Requirements, Course Contents
Recognize and appreciate the KSU VMGO & Academic Presentation and discussion Reflection Essay KSU Student
university VMGO Policies Handbook

Apply understanding of the

academic policies
WEEK 2: Course Overview: Introduction to Philosophy
1. Discuss effectively the Course Overview: Video Analysis: Reflection Videos
nature of philosophy and Introduction to Philosophy of Papers
philosophy of education vis-à- Education “GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN PPT
vis its implications to the CARSONN STORY” Unit Quiz
different facets of living; Nature https://www.youtube.com/watch? Worksheet
v=FEy4i3S0sDU
2. Determine the aims and Aims
scope of philosophy of
education; Functions CONFUCIUS: The Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
3. Describe the functions of Scope v=7sprxoz_9LM
philosophy of education; and

4. Manifest understanding
through personal reflections on Individual Reporting
selected videos related to the
topic.
1. WEEK 3 & 4: Branches of Philosophy
2. 1. Identify and explain the Branches of Philosophy Reflection on each topic question Individual Paper Video Lectures
branches of philosophy;
a. Metaphysics Discussion Forum Board Graphic
3. 2.Discern implications of each Unit Quiz Organizers
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branch of philosophy to b. Epistemology Short Answer Activity

education;
c. Axiology
4. 3. Determine and appreciate
the importance of each d. Logic
philosophical branch; and
e. Ethics
5. 4. Put into practice gained
knowledge on philosophical f. Aesthetics
branches.
WEEK 5 & 6: The Nature of Philosophical Inquiry
1. Determine and explain the The Nature of Philosophical Individual On-line Reporting Reflection PPT
concept of philosophical Inquiry: Papers
inquiry ; On-line Forum Graphic
Nature Unit Quiz Organizers
2. Identify and discuss
effectively the steps of Steps
philosophical inquiry;
Matrix and Scope
3. Recognize the matrix and
scope of philosophical Modes
inquiry;

4. Determine the modes of

philosophical inquiry; and

5. Manifest competence in
explaining several reflection
points.
WEEK 7, 8 & 9: Philosophies of Education
1. Identify the major Philosophies of Education: On-line Video Reporting Reflection Video Lecture
philosophies of education ; Papers
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1. Essentialism Online Forum Worksheet

2. Assess the impact of each Term Paper
philosophy to education to 2. Progressivism
teaching and management;
and 3. Perennialism

3. Apply understanding on 4. Existentialism

philosophies of education
pertinent to teaching and 5. Behaviorism
learning.
WEEK 10: MIDTERM EXAMINATION
WEEK 11 & 12: Naturalism and Education
1. Explain the idea of Naturalism & Education: Article Analysis: Reaction paper Videos
naturalism;
Emile by Jean Jacques EMILE by Jean Jacques Rousseau. PPT
2. Evaluate critically the Rousseau Link of the article:
educational thoughts http://www.sophia- Worksheet
echoed in Rousseau’s Naturalism project.org/uploads/1/3/9/5/13955288/
Emile; rousseau_emile1.pdf

3. Compare the educational

ideas reflected in Emile to
today’s practice; and

4. Determine the influences of

naturalism to education’.
WEEK 13, 14, & 15:
1. Discuss the nature of
ethics vis-à-vis it’s impact
to the different facets of
living;
Ethics: Meaning, Importance, Approaches
Ethics: Individual Online Reporting Reflection Paper Video Lectures
Human Acts and Acts of Group On-line Forum Individual Video Worksheet
Man Presentations
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2. Determine the importance Two Ethical Systems

of ethics;
Professional ethics
3. Explain the two ethical
system approaches; Code of Ethics

4. Recognize the value of the

professional ethics; and

5. Apply understanding of the

code of professional ethics
in the dispense of duty.
WEEK 16 & 17: Moral Values: Meaning and Characteristics
1. 1. Discuss effectively the Moral Values Individual Online Presentation Reflection Paper Video Lectures
meaning of Morality and
Values ; Discussion Forum Board Graphic
Organizers
2. Determine the significance
of moral values; and

3. Manifest understanding on
the principle of moral
values in the profession

WEEK 18: FINAL EXAMINATION

VIII. References: (APA Format)

Almeida, Adelaida B. (2005) Social Philosophy 2: Manila: Rex Bookstore Inc.

Agapay, Ramon B. (1991) Ethics and the Filipino: A manual on Moral for Students and Educators,
Manila: National Bookstore Inc.
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Ardales, Venancion. (1985) Introductory Text to Philosophy. Manila: National Bookstore Inc.

Babor, Eddie R. (1998) Ethics: The Philosophical Discipline of Action. Divine World College of
Tagbilaran, Bohol.

Calderon, Jose F. (2000). Foundations of Education. Manila: Rex Bookstore Cruz

Cruz, Corazon L. (1995) Philosophy of Man 3rd Edition: Manila: National Bookstore Inc.

Montemayor, Felix M. (2007) Introduction to Philosophy: Navotas Press, Navotas, Metro Manila

Navarro, Rosita L. and Lucio Jose. (2001) An Introduction to the Study of Social Philosophy,
Quezon City: Katha Publishing Co. Inc.

Ozmon, Howard A. and Craver, Samuel M. (1990) Philosophical Foundation. 4th Edition. Toronto: Merril Publishing Co.

Stumpf, Samuel Enoch. (2000) Socrates to Sarte: A History of Philosophy. 6th Edition, New York:
McGraw-Hill Co., Inc.

Websites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEy4i3S0sDU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sprxoz_9LM

http://www.sophia-project.org/uploads/1/3/9/5/13955288/rousseau_emile1.pdf

IX. Course Policies

1. Be guided by the student handbook at all times.
2. Participate in on-line sessions
3. Prepare assigned works before the class and to actively participate in the discussions.
4. Be academically honest; cheating, lying and other forms of immoral and unethical behavior will not be tolerated.
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5. Submit completed term papers before or on the agreed deadline for submission

X. Accommodation for Special Students

If you have special needs for which you are or may be requesting accommodations, please contact both your Professor and the Office of Student
Services, as early as possible in the semester. You must have documentation from the Office of Student Services before accommodations can be granted.

XI. Consultation Hours

Office of the Vice President for Academics and Student Development every Friday at 1-3pm & by appointment

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

JOY GRACE P. DOCTOR, PhD MARILOU B. ADORA, PhD PAULINO P. REYES II, PhD
Subject Professor MAED Chair College Dean

ANNEXES:
1. Rubrics WRITTEN REPORT RUBRIC:
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CRITERIA Points PRESENTATION: (15%) 15

TECHNICAL CONTENT: (60%) 60 -Easy to read
-Topic mastery, including technical correctness -Grammatically and stylistically correct
-Appropriate level of detail and thoroughness of -Uniform writing style
documentation LAYOUT/VISUALS: (10%) 10
ORGANIZATION: (15%) 15 -Consistent presentation of graphics
-Clearly identified purpose and approach -Uniform document design and layout
-Content is clearly organized and supports the 100
objective
-Transitions between topics POWERPOINT PRESENTATION PROJECT RUBRIC:
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CRITERIA Points
CONTENT: 40
-The presentation meets the information
requirements of the assignment.
-Information is presented in logical
sequence/structure.
-Information on slides reflects understanding and
effective summarization. Information has not simply
been copied and pasted from another source.
-There is not too much text on a slide. Each slide
contains a limited number of talking points as
opposed to complete paragraphs or lengthy
sentences
-Presentation is free of spelling and grammatical
errors.
DESIGN: 20
-Slides display elements of effective design. Fonts,
colors, backgrounds, etc. are effective, consistent
and appropriate to the topic and audience.
-Animations and/or sounds have been used to
emphasize important points. They do not distract
from the content.
-Text is clear and easy for the audience to see.
PRESENTATION: 40
-Presenter was familiar with the material and did not
read from slides or rely on notes. It is evident that
the presentation was rehearsed.
-Presenter spoke clearly and slowly
-Presenter showed enthusiasm for the subject
matter
100
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2. Acknowledgement of Syllabus
This is to acknowledge that this syllabus was presented/ discussed/ photocopied/pictured/downloaded/posted at the beginning of the semester.
Name of Student Signature Date