Principles of Teaching Syl-2011-12

Higher Education Department AY 2011-2012

Education 201 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING 2nd Year BEEd/BSED MTh, 2:30-4:00 Rm 107

Professor Information: Susan Barbara R. Donato, MA Director, Research and Development Center

Academic Counseling Hours: Wed 10:30-11:30am

I. Course Description: The course is introduces prospective teachers to the nature of teaching. It deals specifically with the principles of effective instruction and the concomitant processes involved; instructional planning and actual teaching. The course is a blend of theoretical information and selected materials matching actual experiences. Field study 1 is anchored to this subject. II. Desired Learning Outcomes: Expected Vincentian Graduate Attributes Competent Creative

Christ-Centered Compassionate Charitable

Desired Learning Results: By the end of the course, the students are enabled to… Show decisiveness and firmness in problem solving based on principles of teaching/learning Demonstrate leadership skills in promoting Vincentian charism and ideals of education through unique and original ideas with the use of technology. Manifests the Vincentian character of honesty, trustworthiness and reliability in his/her undertakings. Reveals thoughtfulness of the need for appreciation and affirmation of students and others Speaks, acts and dresses cordially, modestly and professionally.

III. Final Product/Performance After preparing a lesson plan in the format of Understanding by Design (UbD), the prospective teacher implements the plan with the classmates as his/her learner. The lesson plan incorporates the principles and methods of teaching learned in class.

IV. Valid Assessment PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING COMPETENCIES ____1. Demonstrate creativity and efficiency in handling document with the use of technology in the preparation of the learning portfolio and other teaching materials. ____2. Manifest self-confidence in communicating one’s opinion and enthusiasm in the performance of the prepared lesson plan. ____3. Reveal personal qualities that reflect the servant-leadership of a Catholic teacher. ____4. Exhibit problem solving skills and composure under pressure when faced with conflict

situations in the presence of learners and teachers ____ 5. Show varied methods and strategies, instructional materials and assessment tools appropriate to particular teaching/learning situations and objectives. ____6. Identify teachers’ actions that demonstrate value of learning ____ 7. Evident in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts of teaching, the teaching profession, instructional decisions and processes COURSE OUTLINE Introductory Topics  Vision-Mission Orientation  Course Outline presentation  HED philosophy, objectives and policies A. The Teacher 1. The Teaching Profession 2. Personal Qualities 3. The Professional Qualities 4. The effective teacher 5. Professional Ethics 6. Personal Attributes

1. School as a learning environment a. What Education is b. What the school is c. Basic Education Curriculum d. School facilities and ideal standards e. School culture: vision/ mission f. School philosophy and objectives 2. The Learner a. The nature of the Learner  Ages 4-6  Ages 7-9  Ages 9-12 b. Fundamental equipment of the learner c. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory d. Learning style

B. Principles underlying instructions a. Principle of Context b. Principle of Focus c. Principle of socialization d. Principle of individualization e. Principle of sequence f. Principle of evaluation

TIME FRAME Prelims June 9 Room 107 Orientation

June 13 & 16 Room 107 Corpuz & Salandanan ( 2007) Principles of Teaching 1. Pp 2-7 Corpuz & Salandanan ( 2007) Principles of Teaching 1. Pp 11-12 June 20 & 23 Room 107 Zulueta, (2006). Principles & Methods of Teaching Pp 14-17, 21-37

June 27 & 30 Room 107 Zulueta, (2006). Principles & Methods of Teaching Pp 1-14, 18-19; Pamphlets: Help! I’m a preschool Teacher; Elementary school teacher; I’m an intermediate school teacher. Pp. 1-3 July 4 & 7 Room 107 Zulueta, (2006). Principles & Methods of Teaching Pp 71 PRELIMS Assessment: Submission of “working” portfolio

Enabling Topics

Midterm

Episode 3. “In not out” a. Management and learning b. Peace concept in focus “inclusivity”

July 21 & 28 Room 107 BED classroom

Episode 4. Traits Check a. Learner’s characteristics and learning activities b. Peace concept in focus “Unity in Diversity”

August 4 & 11 Room 107 BED classrooms

Episode 5. Individual differences and the learning process a. Differences in ability level b. Peace concept in focus “Sameness in differences”

August 18 & 25 Room 107 BED classrooms MIDTERM Exam Room 107 Assessment: Submission of “working” portfolio

Episode 6. Social and Cultural Diversity

Pre-Finals

Culminating Topics

September 1, 8 & 15 Room 107 Assessment: Submission of “working” portfolio FINALS

Episode 7. Connect Me September 22, 29 & a. Home-School link October 6 b. Peace concept in focus “ Interdependence and Home visitation cooperation” October 13, & 20 Basic Education Department Submission of the “Learning Portfolio”

PERFORMANCE TASKS Introductory Tasks Episode 1  Look into the facilities and areas that support learning in Colegio de San Jose.  Describe the school environment.  Describe how the Vincentian charism is displayed in the campus  Prepare an observation log.

Episode 2  Observe 3 groups of learners from: Preschool, Elementary, High School  .Describe each group of learners based

LEARNING EVIDENCE 1. An illustration of a school that is supportive of learning or a “child friendly school” 2. A description of how the Vincentian Charism is displayed in the campus 3. A list of suggestions for improvement of the learning and Vincentian environment of Colegio de San Jose Support the evidences with any of the following:  A photo essay  A descriptive paragraph

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on your observation Validate your observation by interviewing the learners Compare them in terms of their interests and needs

PERFORMANCE TASKS Enabling Tasks

4. A narrative description of diversity among children Support with captioned pictures

LEARNING EVIDENCES

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Observe a class Using a checklist, find out the evident classroom components Describe how the classroom is structured/ designed to allow everyone to participate in the learning activities Relate the data in your checklist to the learners’ behavior Reflect on how classroom management affects learning

1. Checklist on classroom management components 2. Photo documentation of the classroom setting 3. Reflection paper on activities that allow inclusivity among learners

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Observe a class on a regular day Take note of characteristics of the learners in the class Enumerate and describe the activities that took place in the class Analyze how the activities facilitated learning considering the learners’ characteristics Describe how the classroom highlight the Vincentian charism of the school

PERFORMANCE TASKS Culminating Tasks

1. Collection of classroom activities written on card boards of rainbow colors 2. A reflection paper on the congruence or match of learning activities to the learners’ characteristics 3. A narrative report on the Vincentian characteristic of the classroom

LEARNING EVIDENCES

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Observe learners of different learning abilities but the same grade level Interview them to gather their background information Observe them as they participate in a classroom activity Observe how the learners manifest their Vincentian education Write a narrative report

Episode 6  Observe a class on a regular day  Take note of characteristics of the learners in the class focusing on gender

1. A learner’s profile 2. A narrative report 3. A list of the learners’ observed Vincentian attributes

1. Narrative description of diversity among children 2. Description on how the teacher

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and cultural diversity Interview our resource teacher about principles and practices that he/she uses in dealing with diversity in the classroom.

instills among children the Vincentian and DC core value of respect for human dignity and knowledge on differences in gender, social and cultural background

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Select a learner from the class that you have observed Conduct a home visit to your selected learner Describe the family in terms of - number of siblings - number of siblings in school Interview the parents about

1. Reflection on the impact of home and family life to learning 2. Reflection on how the Vincentian education of the learner impact their family life.

1. Rules they implement at home concerning their child’s schooling 2. The learner’s activities and behavior while at home 3. The learner’s Vincentian attributes

V. REQUIRED RESOURCES/MATERIALS/READINGS 1. Facilities a. b. c. d.

Room 107 Computer Laboratory HED Viewing Room Basic Education Department classrooms

2. Equipments a. Computer, speaker, microphone b. Multimedia, media presenter, overhead projector c. Software: MS Word, MS Power Point 3. Required of ALL Students: A Field Study Experiential Learning Workbook and a working portfolio in a clear file. The working portfolio will serve as a draft of the learning portfolio which the students will submit at the end of the semester. A universal serial bus (USB) is also required for saved documents. Since the portfolio will be returned to the student at the end of the semester, documents will be scanned and burned in a CD for the file of the Higher Education Department. 4. Attendance Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Students who miss more than one (1) class sessions will receive a 5 points deduction from the final grade for each period. Those who miss class encounters MUST make-up for lost time and will have additional requirement to report. You are only allowed a total of three (3) absences for the semester.

5. Reading Assignments: Assigned readings are indicated in the course schedule. In order to maximize quality of in-class discussion, these readings MUST be completed prior to class meetings. Reports on the readings will be done via email or as per instruction. 6. References Corpuz, Brenda and Salandanan, Gloria G. (2007). Principles of teaching 1. QC: Lorimar Publishing Inc. Glanz, Jeffrey. ( 2009). Teaching 101: Classroom strategies for the beginning teacher. California, USA: Corwin Lucas, Maria Rita, et. al. (2007). Field study: Experiential learning courses. QC: Lorimar Publishing Inc. Navarro, et. Al. (1988). Principles of teaching and instructional Technology. QC: Katha Publishing Co. Inc. Salandanan, Gloria G. (2000). Teaching approaches and strategies. QC: Katha Publishing Co., Inc. Salandanan, Gloria G. (2007). Methods of teaching. QC: Lorimar Publishing Inc Zulueta, Francisco M. (2006). Principles and methods of teaching. Navotas, MM: National Bookstore

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GRADING CRITERIA Class Standing Attendance and participation during encounters Team work and cooperation with group mates

30%

Average Quizzes Reflection Paper

40%

Performance Outputs/Periodic Examinations Submitted Compact Disc (CD)

30%

*uses rubrics for grading portfolio/ reflection paper 

The professor reserved the right to change schedule and learning activities when needed.