SAN MATEO MUNICIPAL COLLEGE
General Luna St., Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal
Tel. No. (02) 8997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title
Course Code
Course Unit
Credit
Course
Prerequisite
s
Course
Description
THE TEACHING PROFESSION
PED02
3 units
Course
Outcomes
At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers can:
None
This course deals with the understanding of the roles of teacher as a person and as a professional within the context of national
and global teachers’ standards, educational philosophies, and legal bases. It includes knowledge of core values that uphold the
dignity of the teaching profession, discussion of the code of ethics for professional teachers, and awareness and understanding of
existing laws and jurisprudence governing professional rights privileges and responsibilities, and teachers’ roles in the society as
transformative agents of change.
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demonstrate understanding of the philosophical, historical, legal, socio-cultural, and political factors that influence teaching
and its development as a profession.
articulate a personal philosophy of teaching that is learner centered.
demonstrate understanding of existing laws and related jurisprudence governing professional ethics, professional rights,
privileges, and responsibilities.
manifest dignity in the teaching profession through caring attitude, respect, and integrity in teaching.
formulate a plan to realize professional development goals based on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers.
CONTENTS
Schedule
Topics
Week 1
(Day/Time)
Orientation
Orientation,
Introduction to teaching
PED02
Subject Policy and
Requirements
Week 2-3
Module 1
(Day/Time)
Nature of Teaching and
Teacher Roles
A. What is Teaching?
B. The Roles of a Teacher
-as a person
- as a professional
- as a community leader
and social advocate
- as a model of character
- as an advocate
C. Challenges in Teaching
- Multicultural
Classroom
- Learner centred
teaching
- Multigrade classes
- ICT integration
- Brain-based education
- Multiple intelligences
- Children with special
needs
D. UNESCO 4 Pillars of
Objectives
At the end of the week. The
students are expected to:
*understand the school/course
policy.
*learn and comply with the subject
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) Explain what teaching is and
describe the various roles of a
teacher.
2.) Identify the different challenges
in teaching and adapt
3.) Differentiate UNESCO’S Four
Pillars of Teaching
4.) Discuss the nobility of teaching
not only as a profession but also
as a vocation and a mission.
5.) Formulate a personal philosophy
in Teaching
Learning
Assessment
Activities / Mode of
/ Evaluation
Deliveries
Orientation on how to use
zoom platform and
Google docs.
Create their own learning
portfolio
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or
type online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
Synchronous meeting via
zoom
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using
Google Form
The students will read the
printed/ online version of
the instructor’s notes &
instructions for
assessments
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or
type online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using
Google Form
Learning
Resources
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
Education
Week 4-5
Module 2
(Day/Time)
Historico-Legal Foundations
of Education
A. Historical Foundations
1.
Global
- Ancient Period
- Middle/Medieval
- Renaissance
- Modern/Contempor
ary
2. Local
- Precolonial
- Spanish
- American
- Post-colonial
B. Legal Foundation
1. Sources of Philippine
Educational
Jurisprudence
- Constitution
- Statutes
- Case Law
- Regulatory Laws
2. Legal Underpinnings
Philippine Education
-Educational
Structure
-Educational Policies
Curriculum &
Instruction
Philosophy of Education
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) Trace and explain the evolution
and development of the
Philippine Educational System
in the historical and legal
context.
2.) discussed the details and
provisions of laws significant to
the teaching profession and
how they apply to the teaching
profession
3.) Internalize the basic education
curricular reforms
The students will read the
printed/ online version of
the instructor’s notes &
instructions for
assessments
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or
type online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using
Google Form
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
Week 6-7
Module 3
(Day/Time)
and Personal Philosophy
of Teaching
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
A. What is Philosophy of
Education
1. Definition & Nature
2. Philosophy and
Education
B. Philosophical
Foundation
1. Idealism
2. Realism
3. Pragmatism
4. Perennialism
5. Essentialism
6. Existentialism
7. Progressivism
8. Social
Reconstructionis
m
9. Post modern
C. Principles and
Philosophy of Philippine
Education
- Art. XIV, Sec. 1-2
(1987 Phil.
Constitution)
- Art. II, Sec.17 (1987
Phil. Constitution)
D. Personal Philosophy of
Teaching
E. How to write a personal
philosophy of teaching
1.) Discuss the philosophical
foundations of the present
educational system.
2.) Make connections between
philosophy, education, and
the teaching profession.
3.) Formulate and express a
personal and centered
philosophy of teaching.
The students will read the
printed/ online version of
the instructor’s notes &
instructions for
assessments
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or
type online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using
Google Form
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
PRELIM EXAMINATION
Teacher as a Person in a
Society
Week 8-9
Module 4
(Day/Time)
A. Morality and the
Foundational Principle
B. Learners as a persons of
Good Moral Character
C. Value Formation
1. Cognitive, Affective,
and Psychomotor
dimensions.
2. Training the intellect
and Will
3. Max Scheler’s
Hierarchy of Values
4. Values Hierarchy
D. Teaching as a Vocation,
Mission and Profession
E. Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
The teacher as a
Professional
Week 10-11
Module 5
(Day/Time)
A. The Professionalization
of Teaching
1. PD 1006
2. RA 7836
3. RA 7836
B. Professional Ethics
1. Code of Conduct for
Professional
Teachers
The students will read
the printed/ online
version of the instructor’s
notes & instructions for
assessments
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or type
online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
2.) explained the difference
between vocation and
mission.
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using Google
Form
3.) Discuss moral and ethical
principle and values
formation
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) Discuss on the various laws
governing teacher rights,
privileges, welfare, and
responsibilities and reflect how
they apply in real life.
The students will read
the printed/ online
version of the instructor’s
notes & instructions for
assessments
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) manifest a caring attitude
respect, integrity, and dignity
in teaching.
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or type
online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using Google
Form
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
2. Code of Conduct for
Public Officials and
Employees(RA
6713)
C. Teachers Welfare and
Privileges – The Magna
Carta for Public School
Teachers (RA 4670)
D. Teacher’s Rights, Duties
and Responsibilities –
The Education Act of
1982 (BP 232)
E. Teachers as Person in
Authority (CA 578)
Week 12-13
Module 6
(Day/Time)
Other Laws Relevant to
the Teaching Profession
A. R.A. 6728 - Government
Assistance to Students
and Teachers in Private
Education Act
B. R.A. 8545 - Expanded
Government Assistance
to Students and
Teachers in Private
Education Act
C. RA 7877 – Anti Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995
D. RA 8190
E. RA 9262 – Anti Violence
Against Women and their
Children Act of 2004
F. RA 9710 – The Magna
Carta of Women
G. RA 8491 – Flag and
Heraldic Code of the
Philippines
2.) compare PD 1006 and RA 7836
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
3.) discussed the details and
provisions of laws significant to the
teaching profession and how they
apply to the teaching profession
3.) Internalize the basic laws on
education
4.) Clarify disciplinary procedures
applied to teachers
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) Discuss on the various laws
governing teacher rights,
privileges, welfare, and
responsibilities and reflect how
they apply in real life.
2.) compare PD 1006 and RA 7836
3.) discussed the details and
provisions of laws significant to
the teaching profession and
how they apply to the teaching
profession.
4.) Internalize the basic laws on
education.
5.) Clarify disciplinary procedures
applied to teachers
The students will read
the printed/ online
version of the instructor’s
notes & instructions for
assessments
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or type
online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using Google
Form
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
H. RA 10157 – The
Kindergarten Education
Act
I. R.A. 10533 – Enhanced
Basic Education Act of
2013
J. R.A. 10931 – Universal
Access to Quality
Tertiary Education Act
Week 14
Week 15-16
Module 7
(Day/Time)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Professionalism and
Transformative
Education
A.
21st Century Teacher
-Ways of thinking
-Ways of working
-Tools of for working
-Skills for living in the
world
B.
Transformative
Education
C.
Qualifications
Frameworks
-ASEAN
Qualifications
Framework
- Philippine
Qualifications
Framework
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) describe the evolution of
competencies and standards in
response to changing societal
demands on the teaching
professions, and
3.) Introduce ASEAN Qualifications
Framework and Philippine
Qualifications Framework
4.) Describe 21st century teachers in
ways of thinking, working and skills
needed for living in the world.
5. Evaluate what key characteristics
transformative education and
educators must have.
The students will read
the printed/ online
version of the instructor’s
notes & instructions for
assessments
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or type
online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using Google
Form
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
Week 17
Module 8
(Day/Time)
The national
Competency Based
Teacher Standards
(NCBTS)
The Philippine
Professional Standards
for Teachers (PPST)
-Developme
Week 18
After completing this module, you
are expected to:
1.) Set plans for personal
growth and professional
development based on
Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers
(PPST)
2.) Recognizes the changes
made from the NCBTS to
PPST
3.) Differentiate the
responsibilities of teachers at
different career stages.
4.) Emphasize points that are
essential in a 21st Century
Teacher.
The students will read
the printed/ online
version of the instructor’s
notes & instructions for
assessments
Assignments and quizzes
may be handwritten or type
online.
upload rubrics and guides
to projects and activities
Individual consultations
will be done via
Messenger/Email
quizzes/long tests/major
examinations using Google
Form
Class discussions will be
scheduled via Zoom or
Google Meet.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Course Requirements:
Attendance (students are required to attend in ALL synchronous meetings)
Quizzes/Long Tests/Major Examinations are through Google Form in synchronous and asynchronous modes respectively
Discussion participation (recitation)
Completion and submission of Learning Portfolio
Research Output/Projects/Activities
Assignments
Messenger
Zoom platform
Google
applications
Grading System
Major Examination
Attendance
Quizzes / Long Test
Assignments
Project/Activities
Recitation
TOTAL
30%
5%
25%
5%
25%
10%
100%
Submitted by:
Checked by:
MS. MARY ANN T. TARNATE
Name and Signature of Instructor
___________________________
Head/Dean
Noted by:
Approved by:
Dean TERESITA C. DELA CRUZ
AVP for Academic Affairs
Dr. ESTRELLA J. CINCO
President