Republic of the Philippines

Region XI
Commission on Higher Education

SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Feeder Road 4, Brgy. Tibal-Og, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, 8112, Philippines

COURSE SYLLABUS IN GE 1 – UNDERSTANDING THE

SELF

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GE 1 – Understanding the Self

 SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCES AND BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

TECHNOLOGY VISION PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (STCAST) is a premier local Public Administration is a degree program that prepares people for careers in public administration and
institution in Southeast Asia. governance for the public interest. It is also a formation course for students who want to devote
themselves to public service in government and civil society organizations.
MISSION
GOALS
1. Infuse wholesome values (Core Values) to the teaching and non-teaching staff of
STCAST. This program aims to provide its graduates with the following:
2. Equip graduates with knowledge, skills and attitudes towards global
competitiveness. 1. Adequate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of good governance;
2. High appreciation for the demands and challenges of public service;
VALUES 3. High ethical values for public service, accountability, nationalism, and sustainability;
4. Strong sense of duty to promote and protect public interest especially for the
EFFICIENCY, EXCELLENCE, PERSEVERANCE, HUMANENESS, INTEGRITY depressed and marginalized communities;
5. Adequate skills in management including planning, implementation, monitoring, material
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS and resource management for government and civil society organizations; and
6. Adequate ability to engage in scientific research and national decision-making.
The Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology commits to:
1. Provide a quality, industry-needed and tailor-fit educational program;
2. Espousing an Educational and cultural excellence;
3. Instituting sufficient human and financial resources and compliant facilities;
4. Institutionalizing research culture across disciplines;
5. Establish collaboration among stakeholders and members where respect, values, support
are paramount; and
6. Implement programs for community improvement and development.

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 PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
Ref. CMOs: CMO No. 6, s.2010, CMO 4, s.2018 and CMO 20, s. 2013
POE A Develop competencies needed to become effective and service-oriented public officers and employees.
POE B Keep abreast of the developments to cope with national and global challenges affecting Philippine public administration.
POE C Develop effective oral and written skills in communication and information technology in the fields of public governance, business and related industries.
POE D Inculcate professional, social and ethical values in the conduct of public service and business for nation building.
POE E Develop ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams with appreciation of Filipino historical and cultural heritage.
POE F Produce researches on public administration and governance in order to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects.
Participate in community extension activities to promote cooperation in the development and provision of world-class public service and education capacity building to develop the full role of public
POE G
administration and governance.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) Performance Indicators

Upon completion of the program, the BPA students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of public administration and good governance. Explain through interactive discussion, written output and oral
PO a
presentation
Articulate a comprehensive and contextualize situational analysis
PO b Respond to the imperatives and challenges of public service in the context of Philippine global.
Exhibit ethical values for public service, adherence to the principles of accountability, responsiveness, and nationalism. Apply the appropriate communication and ethical values in their
PO c
internship training
Manifest sense of duty to promote and protect the public interest, especially for the depressed and the marginalized. Explain through interactive discussion, written output and oral
PO d
presentation
Utilize effective and efficient tools in management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of human, Explain through interactive discussion, written output and oral
PO e
material, and resource management for government and civil society. presentation
PO f Engage in scientific, multidisciplinary, and policy research and decision-making initiatives. Produce a well-documented policy paper/research paper/thesis

Course Outcomes (CO) POs aligned to:

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

CO 1 Knows their full self in terms of his/her strengths and weaknesses. PO c

Grasp a better understanding of their personality, self, and identity, along with the knowledge of the influential forces which
CO 2 PO d, PO c
impact on these such as gender, culture, family, and relationships.
CO 3 Demonstrate basic skills in managing the self and identity. PO c

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 COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title GE 1 – Understanding the Self Workload of Students
The course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding of This course consists of 54 hours for
one’s self. It strives to meet this goal by stressing the integration of the personal with the academic – contextualizing matters discussed in the a semester that is divided into
Course Description classroom and in the everyday experience of the students- making for better learning, generating a new 3 hours per week of hybrid
appreciation for the learning process, and developing a more critical and reflective attitude while enabling them to manage and improve their instruction (onsite and online) as
selves to attain a better quality of life (CMO 20 s.2013). appropriate; assessment tasks,
Course Credits 3 units classroom and online discussions,
oral recitation, and written exams.
Pre-requisite None Students are encouraged to
participate in scheduled
Co-requisite None synchronous sessions and to
Course/ Year 1st Year complete assignments, projects,
quizzes and topic reporting.
Semester/ Year 1st Semester

Faculty Information
Name: JAYSON R. LABRADO
E-mail Address: jaysonlabrado08@gmail.com
Contact Information: 09362741046
Office: Faculty
Consultation Schedule: 1 hour
***Students are advised to refer to the schedule of Academic Consultation of the subject instructor.

LEARNING EVIDENCE: As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student must do and submit the following:
LE 1 Course Portfolio Student must create and submit course portfolio which presents and indicates the mode of verifications of both online and onsite classes,
quizzes, examinations, oral recitations, discussions and reporting conducted on the subject throughout the semester.

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Learning Evidence (LE) to Assess: (LE will depend upon the requirement required of the course)

LE 1: Course Portfolio Scoring Rubrics

Highest Possible Score: 50 Points
Contents
Based on portfolio required items
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
10 points – Exemplary work at 9 points – Good work, meets all 8 points – Adequate work, 6 points – Unsatisfactory, work is
highest level of ability criteria lacking in some areas inadequate and of poor
quality
All necessary contents are included
(quizzes, assignments, quizzes,
Missed one content from the Missed two contents from the Missed three contents from the
examinations, oral
portfolio portfolio portfolio
recitations, discussions and
reporting)

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Statements
Written statement about the
topic/lesson
Presentation
Neat and creative presentation
Use of time and effort
Amount of time and effort
expended on the portfolio
Growth
Based on the planning put into the
pieces of work as well as the
growth from the early pieces
Portfolio includes a well written
and thoughtful statements of the
lesson/topic
Portfolio shows ingenuity and
creativity; care was taken when
photographing work; pictures are
cropped and high quality.
Exemplary effort to complete
the portfolio to best of quality; made required elements of portfolio;
excellent use of time
There is excellent growth seen from
the early pieces to the final product
Portfolio includes a thoughtful
statement of the lesson/topic
Portfolio shows some imagination
and creativity; care was taken
when photographing work;
pictures need cropped
and high quality.
Good effort to complete
adequate use of class time
There is a significant amount of
growth from the early pieces to
finished product
Portfolio includes a statement of the
lesson/topic
Portfolio shows some imagination
or creativity; some care was taken
when photographing work
Minimal effort used to create
portfolio; time was not used well
Some growth seen between pieces
of work
Portfolio does not include
statement of the lesson/topic
Portfolio is lacking creativity; poor
quality pictures were used in
portfolio
Little or no effort to create
portfolio; poor use of time
Little or no growth apparent

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (AA)

Assessment Activity Description and Other Details

AA1 Oral Recitation Questions are being asked and aligned with the synchronous conversation to ensure that students are on the same page.
AA2 Short Quiz This is a short quiz given in the asynchronous activity aligning with synchronous discussion.
AA3 Examinations These are written examinations that are designed to test student’s understanding in every grading period.

Grading System
Article 34. For general education courses, computation of grades are as follows (based on CMO No. 30 series 2013):
a. Long Test (Examination) 40%
b. Short Test (Quizzes, Report, Oral Recitation, and Portfolio) 30%
c. Class Participation 20%
d. Project, Attendance, Assignments 10%
100%
Note: A faculty may modify the criteria of grading based on his/her best lights in coordination with the concerned Program Head.
Article 35. Every subject instructor shall submit a composite two (2) days after every end of the term to the Program Head, to closely monitor the performance and standing
of the students.
Article 36. Students with failing grades are subject to the internal retention policies of a program. Article 37.
The College implements the general rule of computation of grades which are as follows:
Grading System shall be 30 based throughout the four programs. Below is the
computation:
Grade is equal to score / item multiplied by 70 plus 30. (Revised 2021)

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 DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE
LEARNING PLAN
Intended Learning Course Time Topics Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA) Assessment Required Reading Learning
Outcome (ILO) Outcomes Frame Task (AT) Evidence
Students must be able to: Week 1  STCAST VMG Getting to Know You (Introduction of Oneself)  Individual Course Syllabus
(3 hours)  Course Outline active
 Discuss STCAST  Course Syllabus Interactive Discussion about the VMG to participation
VMG; integrate the values of a STCASTian. during group Students Handbook
discussion and
 Familiarize the Collaborative Learning on the Performance Task presentation.
students with the
course description, Interactive discussion on the processing
objectives, outline, questions for every activity.
requirements and
grading system;
 Discuss the different CO 1 Week 2 I – The Self from Activity  Oral Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
notions of the self (3 hours) Various Perspectives Different Views of Self Participation Understanding the
from the points-of- Lesson 1: Self-assessment of Strength and Weaknesses Self Who AM I?,
view of the various Philosophical Analysis Wiseman’s Books
philosophers across Perspective of the Self Question & Answer Trading Inc.
time and place; Abstraction Philippines. pp 13
By pair reporting on the philosophical
perspective of the self
Application
Reflection Paper
 Discuss the different CO 1 Week 3 Lesson 2: Sociological Activity  Oral Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
representations and (3 hours) perspective of the self Different Views of Self Participation Understanding the
conceptualizations of Self-assessment of Social Quotient Analysis Self Who AM I?,
the self from various Question & Answer Abstraction  Short Quiz Wiseman’s Books
disciplinal By pair reporting on the sociological perspective of Trading Inc.
perspectives; the self Philippines. pp 30
Application
Reflection Paper

 Establish ideas on CO 1 Week 4 Lesson 3: Activity  Worksheet Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1

the relationship (3 hours) Anthropological My Self Through the Years Understanding the
between and among Perspective of the Self Analysis Self Who AM I?,
the self, society, and Question & Answer Wiseman’s Books
culture; Abstraction Trading Inc.
By pair reporting on the anthropological Philippines. pp 44
perspective of the self
Application
Reflection Paper

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 Elucidate the CO 1 Week 5 Lesson 4: Psychological Activity  Open-Ended Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
Psychological (3 hours) perspective of the self Reflection and Self-Assessment Analysis Essay Understanding the
perspective of the Question & Answer Abstraction Self Who AM I?,
self; By pair reporting on psychological perspective of the Wiseman’s Books
self Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 54
Reflection Paper

 Explore the different CO 2 Week 6 II – Unpacking the Activity  Oral Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
aspects of self and (3 hours) Self You Through Others’ Eyes Recitation Understanding the
identity; Lesson 1: The Analysis Self Who AM I?,
physical self Question & Answer Abstraction Wiseman’s Books
By pair reporting on the physical self Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 92
Reflection Paper

 Describe the different CO 2 Week 7 Lesson 2: The sexual Activity  Short Quiz Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
forces and institutions (3 hours) self Self-Discover on Body changes during puberty Understanding the
that impact the Analysis Self Who AM I?,
development of various Question & Answer Abstraction Wiseman’s Books
aspects of self and By pair reporting on sexual self-Application Trading Inc.
Sexual self; Online Exercise Philippines. pp 108

 Explain the CO 2 Week 8 Lesson 3: The Activity  Worksheet Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1

association of self (3 hours) material/ economic Reflection Understanding the
and possessions; self Analysis Self Who AM I?,
Question & Answer Abstraction Wiseman’s Books
By pair reporting on the material/economic self- Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 133
Reflection Paper

 Identify the various CO 2 Week 9 Lesson 4: The spiritual Activity  Open-Ended Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
religious practices (3 hours) self Two Sides of the Same Planet Analysis Essay Understanding the
and beliefs; Question & Answer Abstraction Self Who AM I?,
By pair reporting on the spiritual self-  Oral Wiseman’s Books
Application Participation Trading Inc.
Refection Paper Philippines. pp 148

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
 Reflect and define on CO 2 Week 10- Lesson 5: The political Activity  Short Quiz Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
their selfhood in 11 self Defining Distinct Filipino Values and Traits Analysis Understanding the
relation to their (6 hours) Question & Answer Self Who AM I?,
national identity; Wiseman’s Books

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 Abstraction Trading Inc.
By pair reporting on the political self- Philippines. pp 140
Application
Reflection Paper
 Describe and discuss CO 2 Week 12 Lesson 6: The digital Activity  Worksheet Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
the influence of the (3 hours) self Defining Beauty Understanding the
Internet on sexuality Analysis Self Who AM I?,
and gender.; Question & Answer Abstraction Wiseman’s Books
By pair reporting on the digital self- Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 160
Reflection Paper

 Identify and develop CO 3 Week 13- III – Managing and Activity  Open-Ended Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
different Filipino 14 Caring for the Self Debit Card Challenge Analysis Essay Understanding the
values and traits; (6 hours) Lesson 1: Becoming a Question & Answer Abstraction Self Who AM I?,
good Filipino Citizen By pair reporting on becoming a good Filipino citizen  Short Quiz Wiseman’s Books
Application Trading Inc.
Reflection Paper Philippines. pp 172

 Discuss and discuss CO 3 Week 15 Lesson 2: Setting Goals Activity  Worksheet Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
Bandura’s Self (3 hours) for Success Create a Long-Term Goal Setting Plan Understanding the
Efficacy; Analysis Self Who AM I?,
Question & Answer Abstraction Wiseman’s Books
By pair reporting on setting goals for success Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 189
Reflection paper

 Elucidate and exhibit CO 3 Week 16 Lesson 3: Taking charge Activity  Open-Ended Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
on the theoretical (3 hours) of one’s health Identifying Stress Essay Understanding the
underpinnings on how Analysis Self Who AM I?,
to manage and care for Question & Answer Abstraction Wiseman’s Books
the self; By pair reporting on taking charge of one’s health Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 201
Reflection Paper

 Examine the effects CO 3 Week 17 Lesson 4: Taking care Activity  Open-Ended Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
of stress to one’s (3 hours) of the self Art Recall Essay Understanding the
health; Analysis Self Who AM I?,
Question & Answer Abstraction  Short Quiz Wiseman’s Books
By pair reporting on taking care of the self-Application Trading Inc.
Reflection Paper Philippines. pp 201

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 Apply these new CO 3 Week 18 Lesson 5: The need for Activity  Worksheet Acheta, G. D. (2019). LE 1
skills to one’s self and (3 hours) Self-Care and Self-care compassion (Affirmation) Analysis Understanding the
functioning for a Compassion Question & Answer Abstraction Self Who AM I?,
better quality of life; By pair reporting on the need for self-care and Wiseman’s Books
compassion Trading Inc.
Application Philippines. pp 201
Reflection Paper

FINAL EXAMINATION

COMMUNITY EXTENSION
At the end of this course, the students are expected to create a compost pit in their respective home with minimum 1.5 meters by 1.5 meters with 1-meter- deep and
secure video or picture (before and after) for documentation.

BASIC REFERENCES

1. Acheta, G. D. (2019). Understanding the Self Who AM I?, Wiseman’s Books Trading Inc. Philippines
2. Alata, E. P. et. al. (2018). Understanding the Self, OBE Based
3. Brawner, D. G. et al. (2018) Understanding the Self, OBE Based

SUGGESTED READINGS

4. Santos, R. (2016). Personal Development. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

5. Carandag, M. A. (2016). Personal Development: Who I am? A Young Persons’ Journey of Self-Discovery. Rex Book Store, Inc.
6. Resurrection, A. B. (2016). Personal Development Work Ethics. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
7. Penetrente, C. R. (2016). Personal Development. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. An online classroom is still a classroom.
2. Success in this course is dependent on the students’ active participation and engagement throughout the course. As such, students are required to complete all
deliverables and actively participate in online class discussions. If a student is unable to attend, participate in, or complete an assignment on time, it is the
student’s responsibility to inform the instructor.
3. Attendance: Students are expected to log on at least twice a week on different days to complete assignments, assessment and other weekly deliverables as directed
by the instructor and outlined in the syllabus.

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 4. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism and Violating the Rules of an Assignment: The program expects that students abide by the highest standards of intellectual
honesty in all academic work. Furthermore, the program assumes that all students do their own work and credit all work or thought by others.
5. Avoid using acronyms such as LOL (laugh out loud) and TTYL (talk to you later) since not all users are as familiar with these abbreviations. Spell things out to
avoid confusion and misunderstandings.
6. Courtesy goes a long way in any setting, including online school classrooms. Online courtesy would mean:
- Students should use their real names.
- Know how to raise “virtual hands” and wait to be recognized when responding to a question or comment.
- Do not forget to say “please” and “thank you.”
- Always address the teacher and other virtual school students in a respectful manner, even when disagreeing.
- Avoid using all uppercase letters; this is often considered the equivalent of shouting.
- Cameras should always be turned on and make sure the microphone is turned off.
7. Before an online session begins, eliminate environmental distractions that may divert your attention away from the class. This includes finding a conducive and
comfortable place in the house, minimizing background noise by turning off the TV and radio, turning off cell phones. (No multitasking during class!)
8. It is important that virtual school students be prepared before class! They should download any necessary software and connect and test devices like microphones
or video cameras before the lesson begins. Students should also exit other applications on their computers prior to launching the classroom software.
9. Pay close attention to the classroom discussion and activities. You may take notes on the information presented and ask relevant questions to clarify the
material covered or assignments given. Do not join sideline chats with classmates when the teacher is speaking.
10. If you’re confused or stuck on an assignment, your first instinct may be to immediately ask a question. But before you ask, take the time to try to figure it out
on your own.
11. Adhere to the file format when submitting your online work.

Prepared by: Checked by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

DANIEL G. HILARIO, DPA HAZEL C. MONTEPIO, EdD DIOBEIN C. FLORES, EdD., DPA
Name of Instructor Program Head Vice President for Academic Affairs College President

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 Student’s Acknowledgement

I have received and read the course syllabus in (Subject Code). I understand that I must comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations of me as a student
in the said course during the (Semester) (School Year) as these have been discussed also by our instructor. I am fully aware of the consequence of non-compliance with the
above-mentioned requirements.

Student’s Signature over Printed Name

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