JOSE MARIA COLLEGE

Phil-Japan Friendship Highway Sasa, Davao City

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE OUTLINE
SCI 2

Course Title Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades (Physics, Earth and
Space Science)
Course Description The course includes understanding of spiraling basic science
concepts and application of science inquiry in Physics, Earth and
Space, strategies in teaching elementary science, development of
instructional materials and assessment. Content topics in Physics
include Force and Motion, and Energy while Earth and Space
Science include Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy.
Course Credits 3
Contact Hours/week 3 hours
Prerequisite Sci 1
Course Objectives At the end of this course, students are expected to:
(Learning Outcomes) 1. Discuss the general concepts of physics, earth and
space;
2. Identify the different methods and techniques of
teaching physics, earth and space science in
elementary;
3. Develop instructional materials and assessment for
teaching elementary science;
4. Conduct demo-teaching applying the appropriate
strategies and techniques.
Course Outline
Grading Period Topics
JMC Philosophy, Vision, Mission, and Goals
• JMC Hymn, The College Student Handbook
• Course introduction and overview
• Policies on Grading System, Attendance, and Course
Requirements
• Class Organization and Acquaintance
Course introduction and overview
● Meaning of OBE
Prelim ● Learning Principles of OBE
● Meaning of Outcomes
● Outcomes in Different Levels
● Traditional and Transformational OBE
The Teaching of Science
●Nature of Science
●Learning Area Standards
●Scope of Science
●Spiral Progression Approach

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 Theories, Approaches, Guiding Principles and Methods of
Teaching Science
● Guiding Principle in the Teaching of Science
● Doing Science
Midterm Physics
● Force and Motion
● Energy
Earth Science
● Geology
Space Science
● Meteorology
● Astronomy
Teaching Approaches and Methods
● Meaning of Approach, Methods and Techniques
● The Teaching Approaches of the Subjects in the K to 12
Curriculum
● Different Methods of Teaching
Semi-finals Constructivist Teaching: Interactive, Collaborative,
Integrative and Inquiry-Based
● Features of Constructivist Teaching
● Interactive Teaching
● Teacher’s Tasks in Collaborative Learning
● Integrative Teaching and Learning
● Teacher’s Task in Integrative Teaching
● Inquiry-Based Teaching
● Inquiry-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning and Project-Based Learning
Research-Based Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century
Finals Table of Specification
Test Construction
Demo-Teaching
Learning Resources ● Corpuz and Salandanan, Principles of Teaching 2, Manila,
(e.g. Textbooks and Philippines: Lorimar Publishing
References) ● DepEd, K to 12 Curriculum Guide
● Fallaria, et.al, Science Spectrum: Worktext in Science and
Health for Elementary, Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store
Inc.
Suggested Readings https://www.slideshare.net/shayLAVAPIE/outcomesbased
and References -education-obe
https://www.apu.edu/live_data/files/333/blooms_taxono
my_action_verbs.pdf

Course Requirements Study Notebook

Grading System
Component Weight
Project 15%
Performance 20%
Quizzes 25%
Periodic Examinations 40%
Total 100%

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Classroom Policies Students are expected to:
● log in to the Google Meet link on or before class time.
● turn on the device camera during the online class.
● turn off the device microphone unless instructed to turn
on.
● provide for himself/herself the book or photocopy of the
reference.
● come to class prepared for discussion or quiz.
● monitor his/her own academic standing.
● consistently attend classes ready with all the required
learning materials for reading, viewing, listening and for
other activities.
● communicate with the instructor for any relevant matter.
● keep himself informed and involved in the activities of the
class.

Policies on Exams and ● Strictly NO permit, NO exam.

Submission of ● A student proven beyond reasonable doubt to be
Assignments CHEATING or has CHEATED on a quiz or exam shall be
graded ZERO and shall be required to write a letter of
apology which will be forwarded to the Student Discipline
Coordinator (SDC).
● Research assignments MUST BE CHECKED BY THE
STUDENT using any online grammar and plagiarism
checker before submission. A plagiarism level of 15% is
allowed.
● A list of hyperlinked references (APA) in ALL assignments
is REQUIRED

● Specifications:
Paper size – A4
Formal Header
Margins – 1”left, 0.5 right, top, bottom
Font Style/ Size – Arial/ 12
Line spacing – 1.15

● All assignments MUST be SUBMITTED/ UPLOADED to

the shared Google drive ONLY. Any assignment submitted
to email, group chat, messenger, etc. will not be accepted.
● The file name of the assignment must be labeled in this
format:
Subject.Activitynumber.familyname,
example: Science.2.ESTRERA
● Default deadline of submission is every Friday, 5pm
unless specified.
● Assignments MUST be a work of individual effort and not
copied from a classmate.

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 ● Plagiarized and duplicated assignments shall be graded
ZERO.

Consultation Hours Everyday between 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN and

1:00 to 5:00PM or by appointment

Signed by:
Junrel A Galarpe
___________________________________
Student’s Printed Name over Signature

Prepared by:

PROF. MA. ELOIZA B. ESTRERA, RGC, LPT, MiC

Science 2 Instructor

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