Noblesse International School
Class Syllabus
2020-2021
Course: Philippine History, &
Grade: 7
Constitution
Teacher: Mrs. Michelle David
Teacher Email:
michelle.david@nis.com.ph
Course Description:
History is a very interesting topic that serves a foundation and framework of Social Studies
subject. This subject will be presented to the standard development of Philippine History and emphasized
and explained the forces that created the contemporary identity of the Filipinos. The students will
understand the different element that came together to create the history and culture as a group of
people. It will also instill among the students the importance of modifying the usual manner of
presentation of Philippine History in an attempt to present a more truthful and holistic view of what
happened in the past.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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To provide the students citizenship education through the study of Philippine history,
government and constitution
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To study the dynamics of the Philippines as a democratic and republican government
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To help students to understand and appreciate the 1987 Constitution as the fundamental
charter of the land
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To enable the students formulate their own perspectives and responses to the pressing issues
of the times
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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To have an average familiarity with Philippine history
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To possess an updated awareness of current events
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To have made, at least, an initial reading of the text of the Philippine Constitution
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To be willing to share their insights on issues during small group and plenary class discussions
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To be ready to accomplish and turn in their requirements on time
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To be prepared to comply with the reading assignments
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To be capable of exercising independence in thinking and of engaging in meaningful discussion of
the issues to be taken up in the class
TEACHING / LEARNING BOUNDS:
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The class shall treat the Constitution as a living text, that is, open to both questions and
answers.
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Consistent with our advocacy of democracy, the class shall also adopt a “democratic” approach
to learning through the use of small group and plenary discussions.
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At the outset, the class will be divided into permanent discussion groups. Each discussion
group is responsible for “nursing” the topic/s assigned to / chosen by them.
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Oral and written, individual and group exercises shall be employed as tools of assessment. There
will be a short written quiz and/or oral recitation each meeting to ensure readiness for the
day’s discussion.
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The class shall commence with a brief oral presentation from the group/s of the day.
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The class shall promote problem-posing and problem-solving approaches to learning.
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Independent research/study for groups and individuals is highly encouraged.
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The study of the constitution will be issue-oriented and infused with both local and global
perspectives.
Topics:
 Current Administration
 Land and People
 Pre- Spanish Period
 Coming of the Spaniards
 The Arrival of the Americans
 World War II and the Japanese Occupation
 The Third Republic
 Marcos Administration and Martial Law
 1986 EDSA Revolution and the Aquino Government
Course Standards:
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Strand I: History
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Strand II: Geography
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Strand III: Civics and Government
Course Materials:
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Philippine History Book
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Special Items Needed for this Class:
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Pencils and erasers
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Coloring pencils
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Illustration boards
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Laptop
Classroom Expectations:
Students need to be prepared for class.
This means that all required books, computers,
Kindles, writing utensils and paper must be brought to school as required. Failure to bring
scheduled items may have a negative effect on the student’s grade.
Classroom Discipline:
Classroom Discipline is divided into two categories, Minor and Major. A minor violation is
handled at the discretion of the classroom teacher, with a notification going to the
coordinator.
Major violations are handled by the Coordinator or Headmaster. Please see the Student
Handbook for specific penalties.
Minor
Major
Dress Code
Continuous classroom
Fighting or Physical
Makeup
disturbance
harassment
Continuous hall or lunch
Theft
Incorrect Uniform
Playground disturbance
Cheating
Inappropriate Jewelry
Verbal harassment
Damage to school
disturbance
property
Eating/Drinking in hall or
Excessive Profanity
classroom
Inappropriate material
Excessive disrespect of
authority
Gum chewing
Bullying
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Disrespect of authority
Continuously late to class
Mild Profanity
Turning in Work on Time:
Work must be turned in on the due date and time set by the teachers. Without timely a
completed homework, students will fall behind and will be unable to succeed from lesson to
lesson.
Both parents and students have a responsibility to check igrade on a regular basis in
order to assure that work is being submitted in a timely manner. Parents will be supplied
with an email account in order to access this program. If work is turned in after the
required time, it is considered late and will be subject to a reduction in points.
10% reduction - Turned in same day but after the expected time
15% reduction - Turned in the next day
30% reduction - Turned in 2 days late
45% reduction - Turned in 3 days late
60% reduction - Turned in 4 days late
75% reduction - Turned in 5 days late
90% reduction - Turned in 6 days late
Homework Make Up Policy:
Students will be allowed to make up work that they missed due to an excused absence, but
it is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was missed.
Grading Scale:
Grade
%
GPA
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A+
97-100
4.0
A
93-96
A-
90-92
3.7
B+
87-89
3.3
B
83-86
3.0
B-
80-82
2.7
C+
77-79
2.3
C
73-76
2.0
C-
70-72
1.7
D+
67-69
1.3
D
63-66
1.0
D-
60-62
0.7
F
BELOW 60
0.0
Please return this form with your signature and that of a parent or guardian by Friday September 4,
2020.
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Student Signature
Parent Signature
Date
Date
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