Group 5 – Accountability

Sinampaga, Jay-Rald
Pablo, Mark Jhonley
Rafanan, Kier Anthony
Vega, Vanessa
Clarion, Princess Marinelle
Aguinaldo, Jan Lino

Task 1

1. Analyze and critique the syllabus based on the following:

a. Content
The content of the syllabus contains all the important information and outlines the key
concepts, expected output, activities, lessons, etc., which we believe that a good syllabus should
have. It really provides a guiding map to the students towards their destined routes.
It provides context for learning and activities that will surely unlock our potentials and
skills. The presented objectives were also realistic and attainable in relation to the situation we are
facing right now.
Overall, in terms of the content of the syllabus, we could say that it is highly
recommendable because all the necessary information or the very aspect of a syllabus were all
presented and explained accordingly.

b. Relevance to the course

From its relevance, the subject-matter, the desired learning outcomes and assessment tasks
are related with the course. It is to introduce and explain the meaning of the curriculum after that
is to demonstrate and ponder. But there's only small suggestion for some simple step to be more
prepared in inducing curriculum.
We believe that the contents presented in the syllabus were all significant to the course,
especially that the subject will be focusing on curriculum development and the fundamentals of

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creating an effective learning strategies or ideas in order to achieve the learning goals or objectives.
All the topics presented in the syllabus were all relevant to the course.
Lastly, in this subject, as stated in the syllabus, we will also learn how to make and arrange
a syllabus. Perhaps, we will soon be bolder yet constructive in critiquing a syllabus because as of
now we haven’t studied a course that is related in making a syllabus.

c. Organization/Format
The syllabus was arranged thoroughly from the basic information need in the course down
to the most important information. In terms of the physical format of the syllabus, it was all
commendable because even though it was not exported using the pdf format, still everything is
arranged and organized accordingly.
Every information in the table were arranged and it made so easy to scan and navigate. It
points about the most important information about the course especially the expected outputs and
the activities in every chapters.
Overall, in terms of organization and format, the syllabus is commendable because it
appears that all the necessary information that us, students should know were actually presented
and explained properly.

d. Grammar
As we go over the syllabus, we observed that all the sentences were grammatically correct.
All the common and possible grammar rules we know were correctly used and followed.
In the syllabus, there were no such grammatical errors we encounter, we believe that the
constructed sentences were able to follow the correct usages of any grammar rules.
By just reading it, a student may gather words or phrases that could help him or her enhance
the ability of writing as well as speaking.

2. List 2-3 suggestions in each of the following for the improvement of the course:

a. Objectives in the Desired Learning Outcomes (DLO)

• show a vast of knowledge in the foundation of the existing curriculum
• gain knowledge on the instruction of designing syllabus that appropriates with the existing
curriculum
• familiarize the issues and concerns that signifies the accuracy of the existing curriculum.

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b. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA’s)
• Experiential Learning
• Real time Reactions

c. Assessment Task (AT’s)

• Concept Maps
This assessment task can be use in nay topic of the course respectively. The use of concept
maps can be a great way of assessing student’s understanding and retention. It can be use as a
pre-activity or it can use after the chapter to determine student’s understanding to some
concepts explored in the course.
• Practicum or Virtual Demonstration
This assessment task will be an effective avenue for students as this will be an opportunity
for them to practice and demonstrate competencies that are necessary in the field of teaching.
• Designing a Syllabus
This assessment task will be an application of what the students have learned in the course.
It will be done collaboratively, every group should create a syllabus in any subject or topic of
their choice and make use of the information they have gained in studying the course.

d. Values and Competencies Infused

• Accuracy and Efficiency
• Creativity and Innovation
• Interpersonal Skills

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