BICOL UNIVERSITY

GUBAT CAMPUS
Gubat, Sorsogon
ISO 9001:2015
TÜV Rheinland ID 910863351

COURSE GUIDE FOR GEC-12

Welcome to Readings in Philippine History course. First my congratulations for

choosing Bicol University Gubat Campus as your learning institution. The course analyzes
Philippine history from multiple perspective through the lens of selected primary sources coming
from various disciplines and of different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the
author’s background and main arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases and
examine the evidences presented in the document.
The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary
themes that will deepen and broaden their understanding of Philippine political, economic,
cultural, social, scientific and religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that could
help students develop their analytical and communication skills. The end goal is to develop the
historical and critical consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate,
broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens.

1. Course Introduction
GEC 12- Readings in Philippine History is a 3-unit lecture course for first year BSED
and BEED students.

Course Code & Title GEC-12 READINGS IN PHILIPPINE

HISTORY

Course Prerequisites None

Number of Credits 3

Course Placement 1st Year, First Semester

Semester/ Term 1st Sem. SY 2021-2022

Course Schedule BEED 1- Sun 12:00- 1:30/ 1:30- 3:00
BSED 1 Fil. Sun 12:00- 1:30/ 3:00- 4:30
BSED 1 SS Sun 12:00- 1:30/ 4:30- 6:00

Online Course Site Vp7k6ma

2. Course Learning Objectives

The goal of this course is to introduce you to the concepts of Readings in

Philippine History. Specifically after finishing the course, you should be able to:

a. valuate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance

b. analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary
sources
c. determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in
understanding
Philippine history
e. develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources
f. demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favor or against a
particular issue
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g. effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, their historical

analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others understand the
chosen topic
h. propose recommendations/ solutions to present-day problems based on their
understanding
e. display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project
endeavor
f. manifest interest in local history and concern in promoting and preserving our
country’s national patrimony and cultural heritage

3. Target Learners and Prerequisites:

As stated in the course introduction, the target learners for this course are 1 st year
BSED/BEED students. No prerequisites required
4. Mode of Delivery
For this semester, the university identified three (3) types of learners, namely

A. good internet access (able to participate in synchronous activity);

B. poor to fair internet access (able to participate in asynchronous activity only); and
C. no internet connection

Type of Learner Mode of Access to Submission of Activities

Learning Materials and Outputs

A ▪ All resources will be Outputs will be

accessed through the submitted on the course
course site site
▪ May avail consultation
online and synchronous
during scheduled
consultation time
▪ Participate in the
discussion forum

B ▪ All resources will be Outputs will be

accessed through the submitted on the course
course site site during their most
▪ May avail consultation convenient time within
online (asynchronous) the allocated time
▪ Participate in the
discussion forum
(asynchronous)

C ▪ All resources will be in Outputs will be

PRINTED form. Maybe submitted through (a)
accessed in two ways: Mail or (b) Dropbox at
1. Mail BUGC
2. Dropbox at
BUGC
▪ May avail consultation
through text or call
▪ Not required to
participate in discussion
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GUBAT CAMPUS
Gubat, Sorsogon
ISO 9001:2015
TÜV Rheinland ID 910863351

forum

NOTE: You should inform me on the first week of classes your preferred mode
of delivery.

5. Course Structure and Schedule

The Course has 18 lessons. Each lesson has its own module with corresponding lecture
(printed/video recorded), learning activities, and self- assessment. You are expected to
finish all 18 lessons within 18- week period. The table below shows your weekly activity for
the whole semester, please refer to it on weekly basis to ensure you are not missing any
activities and deadlines.

Week Topic Activities

Course Overview 1.Orientation and familiarization of BU
Week 1
VMGO and the course
Aug. 15, 2021 Lesson 1 Meaning and relevance 2.Self Introduction
of history. 3. Read the materials, view the recorded
video and accomplish the activities listed
in Lesson 1
4. Participate in the Discussion Forum 1

Week 2 Lesson 2: 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Aug. 22, 2021 Distinction of primary and
secondary sources; external and
internal criticism; repositories of
primary sources, and different
kinds of primary sources.
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 2
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 2
4.Take Self- Assessment 1&2

Week 3 Lesson 3 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Aug. 29, 2021 Content and contextual analysis
of selected primary sources;
identification of the historical
importance of the text
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 3
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 3
4. Take Self- Assessment 3

Week 4 Lesson 4: Examination of the 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Sept. 5, 2021 author’s main argument and point lesson
of view 2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 4
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 4
4.Take Self- Assessment 4

Week 5 Lesson 5: “One past but many
Sept. 12, 2021 histories.” Controversies and
conflicting views in Philippine
history
Site of the First Mass
1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 5
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 5

4.Take Self- Assessment 5

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Week 6 Lesson 6: Cavite Mutiny 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Sept. 19, 2021 lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 6
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 6
4.Take Self- Assessment 6

Week 7 Lesson 7: Retraction of Rizal 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Sept. 26, 2021 lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 7
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 7
4.Take Self- Assessment 7

Week 8 Lesson 8: Cry of Balintawak or 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Oct. 3, 2021 Pugadlawin lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 8
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 8
4.Take Self- Assessment 8

Week 9 Lesson 9: Social, political, 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Oct 10, 2021 economic, and cultural issues in
Philippine history:
1. Agrarian Reform Policy
2.The Philippine Constitution
Week 10 Lesson 10:
Oct 17, 2021 -1899 (Malolos Constitution)
-1935 Constitution
iesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 9
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 9
4.Take Self- Assessment 9
5. Submit Major Output No. 1 (0ct. 10,
2021, 6:00 PM)
6. Take the Midterm Examination
1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 10
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum10
4.Take Self- Assessment 10

Week 11 Lesson 11: 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Oct 24, 2021 -1973 Constitution
-1987 Constitution
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 11
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum11
4.Take Self- Assessment 11

Week 13 Lesson 12: Taxation 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Nov. 1, 2021 Other sample topics:
Filipino Cultural heritage
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 12
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 12
4.Take Self- Assessment 12

Week 13 Lesson 13: Filipino- American 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Nov. 8, 2021 relation lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 13
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 13
4.Take Self- Assessment 13

Week 14 Lesson 14: Government peace 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Nov. 15, 2021 treaties with Muslim Filipinos lesson
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2. Read the materials and accomplished

activities listed in lesson 14
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 14
4.Take Self- Assessment 14

Week 15 Lesson: 15: Institutional history of 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Nov. 22, 2021 schools, corporations, industries,
religious groups and the like.
lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 15
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 15
4.Take Self- Assessment 15

Week 16 Lesson 16: Biography of a 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Nov. 29,2021 prominent Filipino lesson
2. Read the materials and accomplished
activities listed in lesson 15
3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 15
4.Take Self- Assessment 15

Week 17 Lesson 17: Critical Evaluation 1.Submit/Upload outputs from previous

Dec.6, 2021 and promotion of local and oral lesson
history, museums, historical 2. Read the materials and accomplished
shrines, cultural performances, activities listed in lesson 15
indigenous practices, religious 3. Participate in the Discussion Forum 15
rites and rituals, etc. 4.Take Self- Assessment 15

Week 18 Final Examination 1.Submit Major Output No.2 ( Dec 13,

Dec.6, 2021 2021 6:00 PM)
2. Take Final Examination
3. Submit all remaining outputs not yet
submitted

1. Course Requirements and Assessment Activities

Type of
Specific Modality of Submission** Due Date
Requirements
Requirements*
Tests and Pre-Test/Quiz Electronic submission thru Within 1.5 hours
Examinations email or messenger or course May be adjusted
site (Google Classroom) depend upon the
strength of the
signal

On site submission at BUGC Within 1.5 hours

Midterm designated post or in the May be adjusted
Examination Learning Platforms like goggle depend upon the
classroom, Fb strength of the
Group/messenger signal

On site submission at BUGC Within 1.5 hours

Final Examination designated post or in the May be adjusted
Learning Platforms like goggle depend upon the
classroom, Fb strength of the
Group/messenger signal
Written Works Literary Criticism & On site submission at BUGC A week after the
Reflection Paper designated post or in the task is given
Learning Platforms like goggle
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ISO 9001:2015
TÜV Rheinland ID 910863351

classroom, Fb
Group/messenger
Report/Presentatio
To be discussed later based on logistics
n
Outputs/Homework Literary Works On site submission at BUGC A week after the
designated post or in the task is given
Learning Platforms like goggle
classroom, Fb
Group/messenger
Class Participation Comments / Chats Fb Group/messenger Depend upon the
strength of the
signal
Project/Capstone Compilations of On site submission at BUGC A week before the
Project Written Literary designated post or in the final Examination
Works Learning Platforms like goggle
classroom, Fb
Group/messenger

1. Grading System Final Grade = 50% (Midterm Grade) + 50% (Tentative Grade)
Midterm/ Tentative Final Grade
Discussion Forum 10%
Lesson Activities 30%
Major Output 30%
Major Exam 30%

2. Learning Resources
Modules
Modules will be prepared per lesson and is uploaded in the course site.
Each module has its own set of Self- Assessment Test. You are required to read all the
modules and take the self- assessment. You will also find the activities at the end of
each module which you need to accomplish and submit on the indicated date.
Video Lectures/ Resources
Video lectures/resources are additional resources to helpyou better
understand the topic. Links are provided in the module and course site sorted per topic.
It will be a great resource should you access it.
Additional Reading Materials
Reading assignments are indicated in some of the modules, you are
encouraged to read it and engaged in it to ensure understanding. Concepts or lessons
from the reading materials are included in the Self- Assessment Test of their respective
modules.

3. References
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GUBAT CAMPUS
Gubat, Sorsogon
ISO 9001:2015
TÜV Rheinland ID 910863351

4. Other Guidelines/ Netiquette

Ethical Policies: Students must show respect to the facilitator all the times and
exercise self-discipline.
Academic Integrity Policy: Students are expected to be honest in answering test/
examination.
Policies on Absences and Tardiness: Students must observe time consciousness
and punctuality with consideration upon the
strength of signal
Language of Instruction: Filipino and English

Use of the Learning Management System: To host and track online learning.

Use of Mobile Phones and Gadgets: To access online learning.

Special/Make-Up Quiz/Examinations/Work: as required

Dress and Grooming Codes: Proper dress code during discussion forum via Google
meet.
.

5. Professor’s Profile:

NAME : Ester M. Fortes

Office : Education Department, BU Gubat Campus
Contact Information:

CP No. 0906386764
Email: esterfrts @gmail.com
FB account: Ester Mira Fortes
Online Consultation: Sat 1: 00- 5:00