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Olivarian 103
Academic Year: 2022-2023
Olivarian education endeavors to combine the best in human and
Christian tradition with awareness of and involvement in the
present day demand of human, national, and global
development. The earnest striving for self-realization, is
therefore, directed to find its fulfillment in responsible service
that will significantly contribute to the common efforts towards
national development.
 SCHOOL MOTTO
“Educating the MIND, BODY & SOUL” goes the Olivarian Motto.
These words capsulate the Olivarian Philosophy of Education
committed to the development of the critical mind capable of
intelligent decision-making and analysis; physically fit body that is
well versed with arts, skill and athletics. A sound mind make up a
total person with a spirit that is in communion with Christian ideals,
and one who is dedicated in the service of God, country and men.
 VISION
Olivarez College Tagaytay envisions itself as a premier

educational institution known for holistic transformative

education and excellent research outcomes geared

towards local and national development

 MISSION
Olivarez College Tagaytay is committed to provide
high quality education, cultivate values and nurture
a culture of excellence underscoring individual and
social advancement.
CORE VALUES

HONESTY
EXCELLENCE
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESPONSIBLE INQUIRY
TEAMWORK
Course Title: Critical Thinking Development | Reading and
Writing Skills Enhancement
Couse Code: OLIVARIAN 103
Course Credit: 2 UNITS LEC
Independent Study: 10-15 HOURS
Placement: Level II, 1st Semester
Course Description
This course introduces students to the basics of reading and writing making
grammar less overwhelming. It intends to enhance students’ critical thinking
skills necessary to understand, develop, edit and revise a certain text.
Primarily, a departmental newsletter is the final output of the students at
the end of this semester. Thus, this undertaking equips students with the key
concepts of reading and writing, and most importantly develops positive
attitude towards reading and writing to contribute in improving the lives of
the people in the community.
AJ BENEDICTO C. CAPARIDA,
LPT, MAED
What is Reading?
Reading is defined as
a cognitive process
that involves decoding
symbols to arrive at
meaning.
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading comprehension is the ability to
process text, understand its meaning,
and to integrate with what the reader
already knows.
Reading is defined as a
cognitive process that
involves decoding symbols
to arrive at meaning.
Which type of reading
comprehension do you usually use
when you read a reading material?

How does it help you understand the

text better?
Reading with a purpose
helps the reader to direct
information towards a
goal and focuses their
attention.
Although the
reasons for reading
may vary, the
primary purpose of
reading is to
understand the text.