LIPA CITY COLLEGES
LIPA CITY
First Semester School Year 2018-2019
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
VISION
Lipa City Colleges is a dynamic provider of quality education. In the spirit of commitment, excellence and service the
institution forms responsible and competent individuals who participate meaningfully in social transformation.
MISSION
Inspired by our vision, Lipa City Colleges will become a leading institution in the Region recognized for the quality of
the programs and services. With its corps of professionally qualified and committed personnel, up-to-date technology
and functional facilities, the institution offers responsive and innovative programs that integrate theory and practice for
the holistic development of men and women in the service of God and country.
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES (ILOs)
(Attributes of the
Graduates)
The graduates must be able to:
1. demonstrate expertise and mastery in the chosen profession;
2. display devotion and dedication in the exercise of duty and service along his/her chosen profession;
3. apply effective oral and written communication skills using the English language;
4. gather and synthesize relevant information, evaluate alternatives, and implement creative and efficient
solution to discipline-related problems;
5. participate meaningfully in social transformation; and
6. develop and express life-long skills necessary for holistic development of personality and moral character.
CORE VALUES
PROGRAM IOUTCOMES
LEADERSHIP, COMPETENCE, COMMITMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles
Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning
Utilize effective science teaching and assessment methods
Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the sciences
OBE COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE / NAME
Science, Technology, and Society
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course deals with the interactions between Science and Technology (S & T) and the various contexts
namely social, cultural, political, and economic and how they influence each other. This inter-disciplinary course
engages students to confront the realities brought about by S & T in our society and how such are integral to
human development, pervading the personal, public, and global aspects of living. It also focuses on the various
social underpinnings that are at play with S & T development and it seeks to instill into students reflective
thinking that would guide them into living the good life and making ethical decisions in the face of scientific and
technological advancements. .
CREDITS
3 units
CONTACT HOURS
3 hours / week
PREREQUISITES/
C0-REQUISITES
COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
Knowledge:
1. articulate the impact of Science and Technology (S & T) in societies, particularly in the Philippines;
2. explain the effect of S & T in the environment and in nation-building;;
3. analyze the human condition by relating it to philosophical ramifications to realize its significance for them as
members of the society;;
4. define and demonstrate the impact of social media both in individuals and in societies;;
Skills:
5. creatively present the significant contributions of S & T to society;
6. depict shared concerns about the good life to come up with innovative, creative, and ethical solutions to
contemporary issues;
7. illustrate how the Information Age (eg., social media) has impacted their lives and understanding of
environmental concerns such as climate change
Attitudes:
8. imbibe the importance of S & T in the preservation of life and the environment and in the development of the
Filipino culture;
9. critique human flourishing in relation to the progress in S & T so that they themselves may arrive at the
meaning and significance of living a good life; and
10. foster the value of a healthy lifestyle towards a sustainable development of the society and the environment
LEARNING PLAN
Intended
Learning Outcomes
(ILOs)
Course Content /
Subject Matter
Textbooks/
References
Teaching and
Learning
Activities
(TLAs /
Strategies)
Trace the historical
development of S & T as a
field
I. General Concepts and
Historical
Developments
in Science, Technology
and Society (STS)
A. Historical
Antecedents
1. Global Perspective
2. Philippine Context
B. Intellectual
Revolutions
1. Copernican
2. Darwinian
3. Freudian
4. Information Age
Dayrit.
Sustainable
development:
an evolving
paradigm for
the 21st century
Presentation of
key points in the
development of S
& T as a discipline
Identify and describe the
historical antecedents that
led on to important S & T
developments
Contextualize the most
significant S & T
discoveries /
developments
Explain the paradigm
shifts that have resulted
due to the interaction
between S & T and the
society
Articulate on societal
practices and realities that
have been changed /
transformed by S & T
developments
McNamara., et.
al. Science,
technology, and
society
Assessment of
Tasks
(ATs /
Performance
Indicators)
Graphical Timeline
and individual
report on the most
significant S & T
discoveries /
developments
Quiz on discoveries
/ developments
Guided discussion
on the historical
antecedents,
contextualization,
paradigm shifts in
relation to S & T
Oral Report and
Written Group
Output on historical
antecedents,
contextualization,
and paradigm shifts
Resource
Materials
Time
Table
Powerpoint
Presentation,
Weeks
1 and 2
Hand-outs /
Picture printouts
Intended
Learning Outcomes
(ILOs)
Cite the role of S & T in
Philippine history and in
the process of nationbuilding
Identify the current status
of Science education in
the Philippines and
discuss its effects to our
country from both social
and environmental
perspectives
Analyze and evaluate
government policies and
programs pertaining to S
& T in terms of their
impact to nation-building
Identify and appraise
major S & T programs ,
personalities, and
discoveries in terms of
their impact to our culture
as a people
Preliminary Examination
Course Content /
Subject Matter
Textbooks/
References
II. Science and
Technology
and Nation-building
A. The
Philippine
Government’s S & T
Agenda
B. Science Education
in the Philippines
C. Major
S
&
T
Programs,
Developments, and
Personalities
(eg
Indigenous S & T
Caoli. A history
of science and
technology in
the Philippines
McNamara., et.
al. Science,
technology, and
society
Rodriguez.
Philippine
science and
technology:
economic,
political, and
social events
shaping their
development
Teaching and
Learning
Activities
(TLAs /
Strategies)
Lecture on the
history of S & T in
the Philippines;
Presentation of the
Science Education
and the S & T
policies and
programs in the
Philippines
Assessment of
Tasks
(ATs /
Performance
Indicators)
Submission and
Presentation of
Analytic Memo:
impact of Science
Education and the
S & T policies and
programs in the
Philippines in the
process of nationbuilding
Presentation of
important Filipino
personalities and
their
corresponding
discoveries in the
field of S & T
Audio-visual
presentation of
Filipino
personalities and
their corresponding
discoveries
Resource
Materials
Hand-outs /
Print-outs
Time
Table
Weeks
3 and 4
1.5 hrs.
Intended
Learning Outcomes
(ILOs)
Describe human
flourishing with emphasis
on such is shaped by S&
T
Reflect and express
philosophical ramifications
between human
flourishing and S & T
particularly those that
impact the youth
Translate philosophical
reflections and
ramifications into
realizations about the role
of youths as members of
the society
Discuss issues that
confront Robotics as a
technology
Identify shared concerns
that pertain to the good life
Come up with innovative,
creative, and ethical
decisions and programs to
address identified
concerns that refer to the
good life
Midterm Examination
Course Content /
Subject Matter
Textbooks/
References
III. STS and the Human
Condition
A. Human Flourishing
in terms of S & T
B. The Good Life
C. Robotics; A Cross
Between
Technology and
Humanity
D. The Earth’s Future
– with or without the
human civilization
Gripaldo., The
concepts of the
public good: a
view from the
Filipino
philosopher
Heidegger. The
question
concerning
technology and
other essays
McNamara., et.
al. Science,
technology, and
society
Teaching and
Learning
Activities
(TLAs /
Strategies)
Guided discussion
on human
flourishing and its
philosophical
ramifications, the
good life, and
robotics
Assessment of
Tasks
(ATs /
Performance
Indicators)
Oral Presentation of
Group
Interpretation of an
artwork depicting
human flourishing
and its
philosophical
ramifications
Film Showing:
The Good Life
Documentary
Oral Presentation of
Group Proposal to
address Problems
pertaining to the
Good Life
Film Showing
Robotics Film:
I, Robot / Artificial
Intelligence
Pros and Cons
Grid, Group’s
Stand on the
various applications
of Robotics
Focused Group
Discussion on the
viewed
documentary and
film
Individual
Reflection Paper on
the viewed
documentary and
film
Resource
Materials
Time
Table
Hand-outs
Weeks
5 to 8
Film
Guide
Questions for
the Reflection
Paper
1.5 hrs.
Intended
Learning Outcomes
(ILOs)
Course Content /
Subject Matter
Textbooks/
References
Trace the important
developmental episodes in
Technology and industries
namely informationdissemination,
consumerism, and tapping
of various energy sources
IV. Specific Issues in
STS: Technology and
Industries
A. Key Developments
1. The Information
Age (from
Printing Press
to Wireless
Media)
2. Industries –
Consumerism
and Energy
Sources
3. The Nano
World
B. Social and
Environmental
Effects
1. Culture Change
and Loss
2. Biodiversity
Issues
3. Climate
Change
4. Pollution
Balakrishman.,
et. al. Nature’s
longest threads:
new frontiers in
the
mathematics
and physics of
information in
biology
Contextualize these
aspects by explaining
their contributions and
effects to both natural
and social environment
Propose measures /
programs that may
maximize the benefits
derived from these S & T
aspects and lessen their
negative impact to both
natural and social
environments
Semi-final Examination
Floridi. The
fourth
revolution: how
the infosphere
is reshaping
human reality
Teaching and
Learning
Activities
(TLAs /
Strategies)
Assignment to
groups of Key
Developments for
Class Presentation
Assessment of
Tasks
(ATs /
Performance
Indicators)
Group Oral
Presentation and
Audio-visual Output
of the assigned
topics
Resource
Materials
Hand-outs
Print-outs
News
Journal
articles
Time
Table
/
Weeks
9 to 12
and
Group Project
Proposal to address
the identified social
and environmental
effects
Individual
Evaluation/ Written
Reflection of the
Project Proposal
McNamara., et.
al. Science,
technology, and
society
1.5 hrs
Intended
Learning Outcomes
(ILOs)
Course Content /
Subject Matter
Textbooks/
References
Trace the important
developmental episodes in
Human and Environmental
Health namely Eugenics,
Stem Cell Therapy, and
DNA Technology / Cloning
V. Specific Issues in STS:
Human and
Environmental Health
A. Key Developments
1. Eugenics –
Genetically-modified
Organisms
2. Stem Cell
Therapy
3. DNA Technology
/ Cloning
B. Social and
Environmental
Effects
1. Health and Ethics
2. Biodiversity Issues
and other
Environmental
Impacts
McNamara., et.
al. Science,
technology, and
society
Contextualize these
aspects by explaining
their contributions and
effects to both natural
and social environment
Propose measures /
programs that may
maximize the benefits
derived from these S & T
aspects and lessen their
negative impact to both
natural and social
environments
Final Examination
Stem Cell
Research video
Teaching and
Learning
Activities
(TLAs /
Strategies)
Assignment to
groups of Key
Developments for
Class Presentation
Assessment of
Tasks
(ATs /
Performance
Indicators)
Group Oral
Presentation and
Audio-visual Output
of the assigned
topics
Resource
Materials
Hand-outs
Print-outs
News
Journal
articles
Time
Table
/
Weeks
13 to
16
and
Group Project
Proposal to address
the identified social
and environmental
effects
Individual
Evaluation/ Written
Reflection of the
Project Proposal
1.5 hrs.
Suggested
Readings and
References
Balakrishman, Janaki and B. V. Sreekantan (Editors). 2014. “Nature’s longest threads: new frontiers in the mathematics and
physics of information in biology”. In: World Scientific.
Caoli, Olivia. 1986. “A history of science and technology in the Philippines.” In: Analysis of conditions for national scientific
and technological self-reliance; the Philippine situation. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Diliman Press.
Dayrit, Fabian. 2011. “Sustainable development: an evolving paradigm for the 21 st century.” In: Stellar origins, human ways:
readings in science, technology, and society. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng (Editor). Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University
Press.
Floridi, Luciano. 2014. The fourth revolution: how the infosphere is reshaping human reality. England: Oxford University
Press
Gripaldo, Rolando. 2009. “The concepts of the public good: a view from the Filipino philosopher.” In: The making of a
Filipino philosopher and other essays. Quezon City: National Bookstore.
Heidegger, Martin. 1982. The question concerning technology and other essays. NY: Harper-Collins.
Lin, Patrick and Fritz Alhoff Hoboken. 2007. Nanoethics: the ethical and social implications of nanotechnology. NJ: John
Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. “Eudaimonia and human flourishing.” In: Ethics and human dignity. Quezon City: Rex
Bookstore.
McNamara, Daniel Joseph, Vida Mia Valverde, Ramon Beleno III. 2018. Science, Technology, and Society. Quezon City: C
and E Publishing, Inc.
Rodriguez, Socorro M. 1996. Philippine science and technology: economic, political, and social events shaping their
development.
On-line sources:
History of science and technology. http://www.biyolojiegitim.yyu.edu.tr/ders/btpdf/hst.PDF
History of science and technology in the Philippineshttp://sciencetechnologyandsociety.blogspot.com/2011/05/science-andtechnology-in-philippines.html
Human flourishing. http://wintonbates.blogspot.com/2015/08/will-future-technological-advances.html
www.dost.gov.ph
www.neda.gov.ph.
Movie clips:
Dreams: Village of the Watermills
How Technology will Transform Us
Stem Cell Research
The Magician’s Twin: C. S. Lewis and the Case Against Scientism
The Next Species of Humans
The Sugar Film
Course
Requirements
Grading System
Oral Report (Individual and Group) Graphical and Multi-media presentations, Written Outputs (individual, Group)
Examinations
Quizzes
GRADE COMPUTATION PER TERM:
45%
-
Performance Tasks (oral report, graphical and multi-media presentations
written outputs)
30% Major Examinations
25% Written Works (quizzes)
The Midterm Course Grade shall be 1/3 of the Preliminary Grade and 2/3 of the Midterm Grade.
The Final Term Grade shall be 1/3 of the Semi Final Grade and 2/3 of the Final Grade.
The Final Course Grade shall be 1/3 of the Midterm Course Grade and 2/3 of the Final Term Grade.
Classroom
Policies
Intellectual honesty, proper behavior, and wearing of the prescribed uniform are expected to be manifested by all students
throughout the semester.
Attendance is a requirement and will be strictly monitored.
Submission of requirements within the prescribed period shall be enforced.
2018 Edition
Prepared by:
Noted by:
Approved by:
ERIC S. MASUPIL
DR. LINDA E. PLATERO
Dean
DR. DINA CATALINA C. DAYON
Vice President for Academic Affairs