SOUTHERN MINDANAO COLLEGE

Pagadian City

GRADUATE SCHOOL

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MA.Ed.)

Major in Educational Management

SYLLABUS

I. Course Number: Education 216

II. Nomenclature: Foundation of Education
III.Course Credit: 3 units/3 hrs. per week/54 hrs per semester or summer
IV. Course Description:
This is a basic subject in the masteral program attempted to provide graduate students a
thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of good foundations involved in the teaching-
learning process. The teacher is the most important factor in the classroom situation be in the
elementary, secondary, tertiary and post graduate education. With the strong foundations of
education constituting the three disciplines: Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy, he can
improve the quality of instruction that is functional and practical.

IV. CREDIT: 3 units ------------ 3 hrs. a week ---------54 hrs. a

semester/summer

V - OBJECTIVES: Before the end of the semester/summer, the students

are expected to:
1. Understand the meaning of foundations and its discipline.
2. Acquire scientific knowledge relevant to psychology of teaching as
sound basis for teaching – learning process and implications of
psychological problems of education obtaining in the classroom as
well as in the lives of the students/learners.
3. Understand, expound and illustrate the various sociological principles
and problems, concepts and facts which are contributory to curricular
re-direction toward the attainment of educational goals.
4. Identify educational philosophical principles applicable in curricular
enrichment of the Philippine education designed to meet the
demands of society.
5. Provide the important insights into education and professional
opportunities that exist for knowledgeable and dedicated educators.
VI – COURSE CONTENTS:
Part I – Psychological Foundation of Education – 18 hrs.
Emphasizes the various kinds of behavior which have reference to
education. It discusses the nature of the following:
The beginning of life;
Understanding the Psychology of Teaching and Learning.
Individual differences: Elem. Secondary and Tertiary.
The learning process.
Factors that Conditions Learning.
Laws and Theories of Learning.
Transfer of Learning.
behavior Problems in the classroom.

Part II – Sociological Foundations of Education =- 18 hrs.

Man should understand the manner in which one develops a “self” or

becomes “human”. This aims to enable the students to gain some insights
into factors which influence public opinion, mass movements or crowds.
Topics:
The Role and Scope of Sociology.
The Philippine Values.
Culture, Unity and Diversity of Culture.
Personality and Social Roles
Social Groups and Social Organization.
Social Interaction and Social Process.
The Family as the Primary Educational Institution.
Sociology of Economy and Religion.
Sociology of Education, Government Law
10. Social Satisfaction.
The Rural and Urban Communities.
Futuristic: Education in the Future.
Three Crucial Areas of New Skills
The Strategy of Futureness.
Dimensions of Futureness.

Part III – Philosophical Foundations of Education – 18 hrs

Provides the information needed to understand the historical
foundation in conventional chronological approach from primitive times to
the present. It shows the contributions that persons involved in education
can make to society.
 Deals with the educational philosophies. The direction and shape of
human beliefs are implied in the nature of man, about religion, about
learning and knowing. But implied in all of these and most important of all
are judgments of value, of what is from or not good, to do in education, of
what is important, or unimportant.
Presents the Philippine educational system, its history and laws that
govern its transition. It scrutinizers the idea of application of theory of
practice education. Thinking about education may do something to a
person which subtly modifies his vision and perspective, changing and
illuminating his action as teacher.
Presents the foundations of technology education. The inclusion of
technology in the foundations of education.
Topics:
Educational Philosophy of John Dewey as applied in the Philippine Setting
The Child-Centered Philosophy of Education
Philosophical Procedures in an Investigation
Philosophical Methods
Philosophical Principles
Moral and Ethical Values
Schools of Education Philosophy;
a. Philosophy of Naturalism
b. Philosophy of Idealism
c. Philosophy of Realism
d. Philosophy of Pragmatism
e. Philosophy of Communism
Academic Freedom
Professional Code of Ethics.
Educational Approaches in Philosophy
The Philippine Educational System: Its Legal Bases, Administrative
Organization and Structure
Legal Bases
Educational Delivery Program Services
Technology Raises New Hopes & Perils
Technological Development in Education

VII. Strategies/ Methods Used:

Expository Methods/Lecture/Group Discussion
Presentation & Oral Discussion of Research
Academic Exchange
VIII. Course Requirements:
Quizzes
Long Examination: Mid-Term & Final
Project Paper & Collateral Readings
Oral & Written reports must be properly documente

IX. References:
Hurlock, Elizabeth B – Development Psychology & Child Psychology.
Crow & Crow – General Psychology
Panopio, Isabel – General Sociology
Garcia, Manuel et al., - Sociological in the Phil. Setting
Gregorio, Herman et al., Philo. of Education in the Philippine Setting
Kelly, William – Educational Psychology
Brubacker, John – Modern Philo. of Education
Butler, Donald J – Four Philosophers & Their Practices in Education
Lardizabal, Amparo – Foundations of Education
Tulio, Doris D. – Foundations of Education Book One
Tulio, Doris D. - Foundations of Education Book Two
Education Act of 1982
Brinkerhoff, David – Sociology