THE GREAT PLEBEIAN COLLEGE

Alaminos City, Pangasinan

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS
2020-2021

I. VISION-MISSION:

THE VISION
To be recognized as one of the leading private educational institutions in Pangasinan committed to provide an accessible quality education that produces “glocally” competitive
graduates.

THE MISSION
The Great Plebeian commits:
1. To produce graduates endowed with the 21st century skills and ethical values ready for the challenges of ASEAN Integration and Globalization.
2. To be a catalyst of change and progress in the community.

OBJECTIVES
1. To provide relevant curriculum and quality instruction that adheres to academic freedom and innovative teaching.
2. To develop the holistic personality of the students imbued with ethical virtues.
3. To engage in community services and research activities.
4. To provide equal access to education through scholarship and financial assistance.

CORE VALUES
P Perseverance
L Loyalty
E Excellence
B Benevolence
E Equality
I Integrity
A Accountability
N Nationalism
S Spirituality

II. COURSE TITLE: DEVELOPMENTAL READING 1

Course Code: PROF. ED 607
Credit Units: 3
Time:
Room:

Course Description: This course sharpens the teacher’s reading proficiency in preparation for the introduction to the nature of the reading process.

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Internalize concepts and use of reading as a tool for learning.

2. Acquire genuine love for reading as lifelong source of pleasure and profit.

Course Prerequisite: None

IV. COURSE CONTENT:

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CONTENTS LEARNING LEARNING NUMBER OF
TASKS ACTIVITIES RESOURCES HOURS

Improve impression about reading CHAPTER I- A Preview on

Ability to discuss reading in positive ways Paper and Pen Test Reading Reports, lecture, Books, magazines, 5 hours
Acquire motivation to improve reading (Essay Type Test, Lesson 1- A Preview on discussions, research journals, write-ups,
skills Objective Type Test) Reading references
Reports, lecture,
Recitation group discussion
Acquire appreciation of the wondrous origin
of reading Informal Group Lesson 2: The History of Lecture report
Ability to highlight the epic periods that Reading
gave us reading today
Experience the broader aspect of reading Discussion
body language
Assessment of Quality Reading Activities, Books, references,
of Work/Task Products Discussions magazines, journals
Acquaintance with reading in terms of its (Written and Orally)
physiology or internal process in the human Lesson 3: Reading as a
organism Physiological Process 5 hours
Retention of scientific terms related to the
physiology of reading
Appreciation of the wondrous process of
reading.
Books, Newspaper,
Appreciation of the wondrous work of the Lesson 4: Reading as a magazines
mind in reading Cognitive Process Report and
Understanding the steps in reading Paper & Pen Test Discussion, Lecture
comprehension (Essay Type Test,
Familiarity with the levels of reading Objective Type Test)
comprehension Recitation
Informal Group
Understanding the close relationship Discussion Lesson 5: Reading as a
between reading and language Communication Process
Acquaintance with the characteristics of Assessment of Quality
clear and stimulating language Work/Task Products
Books and different
reading materials,
Lecture, Actual clippings
Reading Activities

Acquaintance with the reading skills ladder Lesson 6: Reading as Reports discussion
Ability to apply the skills ladder in lesson Report and Discussion, Skill/skills Reading Activities 10 hours
planning Lecture

Broadened awareness of the impact of Lesson 7: Reading as a

reading to the world Psycho-Social Process
An appreciation of purposeful social Reading Materials
communication
Motivation to further develop one’s reading Lecture, reports and
abilities discussion

Clear grasp of the concept of developmental Lesson 8: Reading as a Process

reading Paper and Pen Test of Development
Applied knowledge of general (Essay Type Test,
developmental reading strategies Objective Type Test) Reference
Motivate mastery of teaching in materials available
developmental reading Recitation Library Visit in the library 10 hours
Report, Discussion
Awareness on factors that may affect the Informal Group Lesson 9: Obstacles to Reading Group Work
student’s reading abilities Discussion
Sense of understanding on the part of
teachers for the students’ growth in reading Assessment of Quality
of Work/Task Products (Graphs, tables, 5 hours
(Written and Orally) indexes)
Motivation to read, also to read what’s best Actual reading and
Learn to respond to class-assigned reading, Performance Test Lesson 10: Selective Reading interpreting materials
as a challenge not an imposition.
Books, journals,
magazines
Paper and Pen Test Lecture, research
Appreciation of the improvement of reading (Essay Type Test, Lesson 11: Reading
Comprehension in development reading Objective Type Test) Comprehension
View the significance higher reading
comprehension Recitation
Practical understanding of the types of Books and different
reading comprehension Informal Group reading materials,
Discussion clippings 5 hours
Application of the suggested techniques in Lesson 12: A Basic Technique
reading comprehension in Reading Comprehension
Acquired regard for reading as an art form Assessment of Quality Reading Activities,
of Work/Task Products Discussions
Grasp of the techniques of speed reading (Written and Orally) Lesson 13: An Overview of Reading Activities
Acquired experience in exercise for speed Speed Reading
reading Performance Test

CHAPTER 2- THEORIES ON Reading Materials

TEACHING READING
2 Hours
Enhance knowledge on the top-down Lesson 1: The Top-Down
reading Approach
Obtain different views on top-reading Report and
model Discussion, Lecture
Apply the model and determine its
effectiveness Paper and Pen Test Lesson 2: Bottom-up Reading Reference 2 Hours
(Essay Type Test, Model materials available
Utilize in reading prior knowledge of words Objective Type Test) in the library
Analyze written text
Apply the model Recitation
Lesson 3: Interactive Reading
Evaluate the interactive reading model Informal Group Model Books and different 2 Hours
Advance student’s motivation to read Discussion reading materials,
Integrate analysis of the language in reading Lecture, Actual clippings
Assessment of Quality Lesson 4: Literary Reading Activities
Construct meaning from literary text of Work/Task Products Appreciation Skills
Identify the literary merits of the literary (Written and Orally) Reports discussion
selection Reading Activities 2 Hours
Performance Test CHAPTER 3- READING FOR
Enhance scanning skills SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Increase reading achievement Paper and Pen Test
Synthesize author’s ideas (Essay Type Test, Lesson 1: Reading for Reading Materials
Objective Type Test) Information
 Recitation Lesson 2: Reading for Reading Activities, 2 Hours
Heighten awareness of the structure of Appreciation and Enjoynment Discussions
literary selections Informal Group
Enhance appreciation of stylistic options Discussion
Compare different interpretative strategies
Assessment of Quality Lesson 3: Reading for Critical
Analyze the questions in a discourse of Work/Task Products Understanding Reference
Distinguish important issues in an argument (Written and Orally) materials available
discourse in the library 2 Hours
Identify connections between arguments Performance Test
Lesson 4: Reading for study Books and different
Demonstrate efficiency in studies Paper and Pen Test Report and reading materials,
Apply study skills for more learning (Essay Type Test, Discussion, Lecture clippings
Improve performance in tackling academic Objective Type Test)
tasks CHAPTER 4- APPLIED 2 Hours
Recitation READING SKILLS
Reading Activities
Informal Group Lesson 1: Vocabulary Skills
Increase learners’ word power Discussion
Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary
words in context Assessment of Quality Lesson 2: Comprehension Reading Materials
Enhance the learners’ sense of style and of Work/Task Products Skills
form (Written and Orally) Lecture, Actual 2 Hours
Lesson 3: Study skills Reading Activities
Enhance ability to answer comprehension Performance Test
questions Reports discussion

Reference
materials available
in the library 2 Hours
 5 Hours

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

A.
1. Submission of Learning Outputs on different Reading Comprehension Skills
2. Active Participation in classroom recitations and discussions.
3. Pass exams.

CUMULATIVE GRADING SYSTEM:

Prelim Grade (PG) Criteria:

Recitation/ Participation ……………………….20%

Attendance……………………………………...10 %

Average Quizzes …………………………….…20%

Assignment/ Paperworks/ Projects……………..20%

Periodic Test ……………………………….….30%

 TOTAL 100%
Midterm Grade (MG)= 1PG + Tentative Midterm Grade
3
Semi-final Grade (SPG)= 1MG + 2 Tentative Semi-Final Grade
3
Final Grade (FG)= 1 SPG + 2 Tentative Final Grade
3

NOTE: Grade should be ROUNDED OFF only in Final Grade.

VI. SUGGESTED REFERENCES:

Baracers, Esther, Communications Skills, Thinking and Study Skills, Rex Publishing Inc. 2000

Gregorio, Herman, Principles and Methods of Teaching, Garotech Publishing Q.C. 1976

Romero, Angelita, Romero, Rene C., Developmental Reading, (Skill Text for College Students) –Rex Publishing, Manila Phil 2006)

Serrano, Josephine et al, World Literature, Phoenix Publishing Q.C.

Zulueta Francisco, Principles and Methods of Teaching, Academic Pub. Corp.

SUBMITTED BY:
Edlyn Mae C. Sarmiento, MAEd
Instructor

Noted by:

___________________________________________
Dean: Maria Corazon C. Colendrino, PhD
President: Francy C. Celso, MPA
Department: College of Teacher Education