FS4: LEARNING EPPISODE 4

ACTIVITY 4.2:KNOWING THE PROSPECTUS

Field Study Student: Subject:

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature:

School: Date of Observation:

Grade/Year Level: Section:

INSTRUCTIONS: Visit a higher education institution. Ask for a sample prospectus for
any program. Write below a brief description of the prospectus.
PROCESSING QUESTIONS AND ANALYSIS

1. What is the average number of courses offered per semester for the program in
the prospectus you have acquired? How many years are required to comply with the
requirements of the program? How do you feel about the courses offered for the
program? Expound your answer.

2. Do you think students of the program are provided with all the necessary courses?
Why or why not?

3. What do you think makes an excellent prospectus?

1. What necessary skills are required among educators to properly design a program
prospectus?
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FS4: LEARNING EPISODE 4

ACTIVITY 4.3: KNOWING THE COURSE SYLLABUS - PART 1

Field Study Student: Subject:

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature:

School: Date of Observation:

Grade/Year Level: Section:

INSTRUCTIONS: Visit any higher education institution. Ask for a sample syllabus for
any course. Write a brief description of the syllabus.
PROCESSING QUESTIONS AND ANALYSIS

1. Does the syllabus clearly illustrate the direction of the implementation of the
course? Why or why not?

2. Do you think the students will be able to learn significant things from how the
topics of the course are set? Why or why not? INS bel she

3. What do you think makes an excellent syllabus?

4. What necessary skills are required among educators to efficiently craft and design
a syllabus? Do you need to enhance your skills in knowing a syllabus?
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FS4: LEARNING EPISODE 4

ACTIVITY 4.4: KNOWING THE COURSE SYLLABUS - PART 2

Field Study Student: Subject:

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature:

School: Date of Observation:

Grade/Year Level: Section:

INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare a course syllabus following your own template. Use the
checklist below to guide you in preparing your syllabus. Attach your syllabus output
to this activity sheet.

Syllabus Checklist Check

A. Top Headings
1. Logo of the school
2. School details (e.g., address, contact details)
B. Course Description
1. Course title
2. Course code
3. Lecture hours
4. Prerequisite (if there are any)
C. Professor's Details
1. Name of Instructor/Professor
2. Professor's contact details
3. Consultation hours
D. Others
1. Semester
2. School year
3. Class schedule
4. Room assignment
5. Course description
6. General objectives
E. Syllabus Proper
1. Week no./Date
2. Topic
3. Specific objectives -knowledge, skills, attitude (per topic)
4. Learning activities (per topic)
5. Assessment task (per topic)
F. Course Requirements
G. Course Projects
H. Grading System
I. References
PROCESSING QUESTIONS AND ANALYSIS

1. How do you feel about preparing the syllabus?

2. Do you think students will be able to learn significant things from the way you
set up the topics in the course syllabus?

3. What do you think makes an excellent syllabus?

4.What necessary training do you need to enhance your skills I preparing a syllabus?
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FS4: LEARNING EPISODE 11

ACTIVITY 11.2: ASSESSING THE CURRICULUM

Field Study Student: Subject:

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature:

School: Date of Observation:

Grade/Year Level: Section:

INSTRUCTIONS: Interview any teacher in the school you are tasked to visit
regarding the overall curriculum of the school. Ask him or her to asses the curriculum
using the evaluation sheet below. The rating below stands for: (5- outstanding, 4 -
Above Average, 3 - Average, 2 - Below Average; and 1 - Needs Improvement)

5 4 3 2 1
I. Vision and Mission of the School
1. Clear stated
2. Speaks of the school’s aspirations for the future
3. Specifically defines steps to take to accomplish the
vision
II. General Description of the Program
1. Describe the general scope of the program
2. Clear in terms of the general direction of the program
3. Provides general concepts that shall be taken care of in
the program
III. Goals and Objective of the Program
1. Describes specific concepts that students will be able to
acquire
2. Specifically describes skills that should be able to learn
3. Specifies values espoused by the program.
IV. Course/Subject Offerings
1. Subject offering is completely covered for the entire
program.
2. Provide a prospectus of list of courses/subjects to take
3. Clearly provides descriptions of the courses offered for
the program
V. Course Syllabus (sample)
1. Describes the general background of the program
2. Clearly states the goals and objectives of the course
3. Specifies all topics to be included in the course for the
entire year/semester
4. Objectives are set for each topic
5. Activities are stated for each topic
6. Assessment and Evaluation are provided
7. Reference materials are stated
VI. Lesson or Learning Plan
1. Specifies intended learning outcomes
2. Activities or learning experiences are provided for the
concepts
3. Assessments are provided to check the extent of
students’ understanding of the topic
VII. Teachers Basic Evaluation
1. Qualified to teach the course/subject
2. Able to facilitate experiential learning to students
3. Able to provide a valid assessment to check on the
extent of the success of the intended learning outcome set

PROCESSING QUESTIONS AND ANALYSIS

1. What does the overall evaluation, as reflected on the evaluation sheet, say about
the curriculum in use?

2. Which aspects of the curriculum may need help in terms of its implementation?
Who may be involved in responding to these concerns?

3. What are the specific things needed to be done to respond to the concerns stated
in no.2?