Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

First Semester, Academic Year 2021-2022

ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

1. Course Name: Teaching English in the Elementary Grades (Language Arts)

2. Course Number: EEDENGL 1

3. Course Description: The course will emphasize English as a second language

with main focus on language teaching methodologies to improve knowledge on the
structure and fluency in the English language through listening, reading, writing,
speaking, and viewing (CHED Memorandum Order No. 74, Series of 2017).

4. Course Credit: 3 Units

II. INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT

1. The modular approach shall be used.

a. Physical modules shall be distributed to identified students upon request.

However, should there be a significant increase in the number of
COVID-19 cases, the students would be encouraged to consider
digital modules as the alternative until further notice.

b. Digital modules shall be uploaded to Google Classroom.

2. Short and long quizzes shall be administered via Google Forms to check on your
understanding of the lessons. Furthermore, activities and assignments shall be
assigned and submitted via Google Classroom. The deadline for the submission
of activities shall be announced upon module distribution. In extreme cases
brought about by these trying times, adjustment of deadlines shall be
considered and announced.

3. You shall respond to a question on Google Classroom to earn your

attendance mark. It shall not matter what your answer is—whether it is right or
wrong—as long as you accomplish the question during the one-hour/one-and-a-
half-hour window. Failure to do so would mean absence from class. However,
noncompliance shall be subject to discussion.

4. Should there be a need for discussion/s and/or feedback-giving via online video
conference (Google Meet), you shall be informed ahead of time to give you ample
time to prepare the necessary equipment. Attendance is highly encouraged;
however, should (1) this pose a risk, and/or (2) should there be any other
valid reasons for absence, considerations shall be given.

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 5. There shall be two term examinations: midterm and final term. Either term exam
shall be equivalent to 100 points and shall be administered via Google Forms in
the ninth and eighteenth week, respectively.

III. COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS

1. Three communication platforms shall be used throughout the semester.

a. Google Classroom shall serve as the virtual classroom to which learning

materials will be uploaded, such as instructional modules, learning
activities, term examinations, etc.

b. Announcements/Updates shall be posted on our official Facebook Group

wall (FBGW)

c. Messenger Group Chat (GC) shall be used for immediate communication.

2. Always observe courtesy when communicating. The official time is 7:30-11:30

a.m./1:00-5:00 p.m. AVOID SENDING MESSAGES BEYOND OFFICE HOURS.

IV. GRADING SYSTEM

1. The overall cutoff score across all learning activities, short and long quizzes, and
term exams, among other assessment tasks, is at sixty percent (60%). Any
score/grade lower than 60% is a failure.

2. The middle term weighs forty percent (40%) whereas the final term meets the other
at sixty percent (60%) with a total of one hundred percent (100%).

Specifically, either term is composed of (a) a term exam (40%) and (b)
learning activities (60%). To compute for the grade for either term, the following
formula is used: Class Standing (60%) + MTE/FE (40%) = 100%.

The matrix on the succeeding page shows the raw score, grade equivalent,
and descriptive equivalent.

Raw Score Grade Equivalent Descriptive Equivalent

60%
100 1.00 Outstanding
95 – 99 1.25 Outstanding
90 – 94 1.50 Very Satisfactory
85 – 89 1.75 Very Satisfactory
80 – 84 2.00 Very Satisfactory
75 – 79 2.25 Satisfactory
70 – 74 2.50 Satisfactory
65 – 69 2.75 Satisfactory
60 – 64 3.00 Fair
55 – 59 4.00 Conditional
Below 55 5.00 Failed
INC Incomplete
Officially Dropped
DRP
without Credit
Unofficially Dropped
UD
with a grade of 5.00

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V. THE NVSU ONLINE ETIQUETTE/NVSU NETIQUETTE
(Lifted from: https://www.facebook.com/nvsu1916/posts/10158686906553189)

…Subsequent violations by a student shall be reported to the Office of Student Affairs and
Services for proper action following Section 4.2.12: Disciplinary Procedures under the
Jurisdiction of the SDT of the NVSU Student Handbook…

GUIDELINES: The following rules shall apply to cyber relations of students among
themselves, with faculty and staff, such as but not limited to online classes, emails, virtual
chats (e.g., direct messaging or one-on-one messaging, group messaging), and social
media activity (i.e., posts, comments).

1. Treat the faculty, staff, and fellow students with respect in email or any other form
of online communication.

Unless the faculty or staff states otherwise, you should always refer to them
professionally. Use the faculty or staff’s proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if in doubt, use
Sir or Madam.

Dress appropriately for online sessions (i.e. classes, meetings, etc.) and
use your complete name and most recent ID photo. Make sure that there are no
distracting background images and noises. Plain or solid background is preferred
but you may be allowed to use image backgrounds when using the online platform.

2. If you are tempted to do something that is illegal in cyberspace, chances are, it is

also bad netiquette.

Be polite on the internet as you commonly should be in real life.

Type only what you would be comfortable with saying to someone’s face.
Remember that you should not use the internet as a cover and your display as a
shield to write what you would never say in public.

3. Use clear and concise language.

Unless specified by the faculty or staff, use font size 10 to 12 in Arial or

Calibri or Times New Roman font styles in writing. Avoid use of decorative font
styles and tiny or large font sizes in email.

Remember that all college level communication should have correct

spelling and grammar. This includes writing in the comment section or feedback
feature in NVSU social media platforms.

Use the feedback feature of NVSU social media platforms instead of

commenting on posts unrelated to your concern. Do not turn the comments section
into a chat box. If the feedback feature is unavailable, send a direct message to
the social media platform administrator.

Be mindful of how to submit online assignments to faculty. Since there is

no face-to-face interaction, put your name on it and fill-out the subject line so that
your assignment will not be easily be lost in a pile of emails. You should not attach
files for which you are not sure if the other person will be able to open. Additionally,
you should follow specific instructions that the faculty gives about assignments.

If you get stuck with a question on a certain assignment, search for it before
asking your classmates or the faculty. Know that it is possible that you might find
your answer fast and there will be no need to include third parties. The same goes
for questions regarding class structure. You may find your answers in the syllabus

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 or the university website. Of course, if you fail to find your answer after some time
spent searching, you should turn to your professors or peers for help.

Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?”, social media language such as

“ICYMI”, (in case you missed it) and texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of
“you.”

Avoid using the caps lock feature AS IT CAN BE INTERPRETTED AS

YELLING.

Limit and possibly avoid the use of emoticons or emojis like and in
formal communication.

Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an

email, discussion post, and in online classes that use audio or video forms. Your
message might be taken seriously or sound offensive. Avoiding making any
distracting movement or interrupting sound in online class. Instead, listen carefully
and participate actively.

Lurk before you leap. When you enter a domain of cyberspace that is new
to you, spend a while listening to the chat or reading the archives. Get a sense of
how the people who are already there act then go ahead and participate.

4. Be aware that responses to all your questions cannot be instant. Consider the
working days and working hours of faculty and staff; likewise, the internet
connectivity of the location.

Specify to whom messages should be directed. Remember that people

have less time than ever today precisely because they have so much information
to absorb.

5. Know what you are talking about and make sense. Pay attention to the content of
your writing.

Be pleasant and polite. Do not post flame-bait. Do not use offensive

language and do not be confrontational for the sake of confrontation.

6. Be confident to share what you know but be careful when providing facts. Fact-
check everything that you read and possibly include sources when giving advice
or information.

7. Be aware that you are not always going to agree with the opinions of your
schoolmates or the faculty. Keep in mind that you should always be respectful in
discussions. You can disagree with someone and respect their opinions at the
same time.

Although online learning possesses a level of anonymity and distance

which traditional classes do not have, that should not serve as a reason for you to
be unkind to someone. Remember that an online classroom is still a classroom.

8. Treat others’ privacy in the same way that you would want someone to handle your
private information. You should not give the personal information like passwords,
whereabouts, private conversations, and pictures of your schoolmates and the
faculty to anyone online.

You should not post and share documents online that contain signature/s
as this/these can be forged.

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9. Use your expertise and skills in cyber technology responsibly and not to harm or
take advantage of those who are less knowledgeable or competent.

10. Remember that not everyone will know these rules (NVSU Netiquette) before
posting. Be understanding of others when they struggle with written
communication as it is very different than simply talking to a person face-to-face.
When someone makes a mistake -- whether it is a spelling error or a spelling flame,
a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer -- be kind about it. If it is a minor
error, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think
twice before reacting. Having good manners yourself does not give you license to
correct everyone else.

Prepared by:

ROMAN ANGELO C. MAGNO

Faculty

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mobile: 0936-051-0992 (TM)
Facebook/Messenger: Roman Angelo Castillo Magno
Corporate Email: rcmagno@nvsu.edu.ph