TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

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Course Code

GE 9
Course/Major
ALL
SECTIONS
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Semester

1st
Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology (1 YR.)

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code and Title GE 9: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Vision Mission Goals Core Values

MonCAST envisions to become the leading To provide quality and dynamic instruction, 1. Providing accessible, affordable, and M- Moral Awareness
local college, recognized for its affordable research and extension service, sensitive to the relevant quality education; O- Optimism
and quality instruction, responsive to the needs of the community and proactive to the 2. Engaging in high impact research; and N- Nationalism
needs of the people of Monkayo and its global trends. 3. Implementing dynamic community C- Compassion
neighboring communities. extension program. A- Altruism
S- Social Responsibility
T- Team Work

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) AND THEIR LINKS TO ASPECTS OF MonCAST VISION-MISSION-GOALS-CORE VALUES

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Institutional Graduate Attributes

Within 3 years after graduation, the MonCAST Teacher Education graduates should be Problem Communicatio Productivity Lifelong Professional
able to: Solving Skill n Skills Learning Competence
A. equip students with the desired competencies to prepare them of their professional teaching  
career that can be used locally and globally, 
B. build research culture among faculty and students to promote inquiry-based and research-   
based teaching and learning, 
C. expose students in community involvement geared towards effective and harmonious   
partnerships and linkages,
D. employ multiculturalism in designing programs, projects and activities intended for the  
college,
E. train faculty and students in demonstrating proficiency in technological, pedagogical, and    
content knowledge, and 
F. integrate high value of professionalism which corresponds to the timely demands of  
community. 
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) AND THEIR LINKS TO PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
By the time of graduation, the TEACHER EDUCATION students should be able to: OBJECTIVES
A B C D E F
1. demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas;   
2. manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the different subject areas;     
3. utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes;    
4. manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching;     
5. demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional; and   
6. manifest a desire to continuously pursue personal and professional developments.   

COURSE INFORMATION
1. COURSE NAME : Environmental Science
2. COURSE NUMBER : Gen.Ed 9
3. PRE-REQUISITE : None
4. COURSE CREDIT : 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course aims to help students learn the basic concepts and principles of ecology, ecosystem, energy consumption, crisis, conservation and stewardship. It
aims to discuss different social and environmental issues affecting the world today and develop the values of love, justice and respect for the environment and humanity. Furthermore, it
also aims to encourage the students to take part in building a society that promotes equality, truth and communion in all things.

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs) AND THEIR LINKS TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6

a. equip holistic understanding of the life-supporting systems of the Earth.

b. develop the values of love, justice and respect for the environment through stewardship

c. apply the basic concepts of ecology and principles of stewardship in addressing social and environmental issues
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d. generate new means towards developing
sustainable social and environmental programs

e. assess the present energy situation, energy consumption, population growth, food production and supply

ASSESSMENT TASKS (ATs), THEIR WEIGHTS (WTs.), AND COURSE OUTCOMES (COs) ASSESSED
COs
AT AT DESCRIPTION WTs
a b c d e f
Formative Quizzes An objective paper-and-pen test which usually done before and during the
discussion. Items in this formative quiz requires the students to recall
facts, explain concepts and analyze situations.

An objective paper-and-pen test or a performance-based quiz which

60%      
Summative Quizzes usually done after a chapter or unit discussion. Items in this summative
quiz requires the students to recall facts, explain concepts, analyze
situations and apply/integrate theories to real life scenarios.

A mode of assessment that requires actual demonstration of skills as a

Performance proof of learning. This also includes oral recitation which requires students
to share ideas, opinions and propositions regarding a specific topic. This
could be in a way of applying concepts and presenting examples from 0%
given concepts.

A systematic process of gathering multiple indicators of student progress

to support course goals in dynamic, ongoing and collaborative process.
Portfolio The collection should include evidence of student’s reflection and self-
evaluation, guidelines for selecting the portfolio contents and criteria for 10%      
judging the quality of the work.

Periodical Examination
A 50-60 item multiple-choice test which covers the entire topic discussed
for every period. The test items require the students to recall facts, explain
30%      
concepts, analyze situations and apply/integrate concepts and theories to
real life scenarios.
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COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

 Time Teaching Learning Textbooks/References/
Student Learning Outcomes Course Content Assessment Tasks
Frame Activities Materials

Week 1MonCASRecite the Vision, Mission, Goals and Core

Values of MonCAST.
Accredited
Orientation for VMG-CV,
classroom policies and
LEVEL 1
Course Syllabus

Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technologysubject grading system.

Familiarize and instill the institution’s
VMG-CV, classroom policies and grading Introduction to Foundation
system. of Special Needs and
inclusive Education.
Discuss the overview of the subject.
Week -3 List the conditions of Earth that make the Earth: The Living Planet
existence of life possible

Identify the properties of water that made life 1.3 Earth as the repository of
possible on earth Life
Module
Relate the composition and functions of Earth’s 1.4 Hydrosphere Asynchronous Discussion Google Form Basics of Ecology and Life
atmosphere to it’s  Handouts Gmail
1.5 Atmosphere Support System
 Videos Facebook
ability to support life The Green Teacher
1.6 Lithosphere Author: Shivani Jain
Describe the processes affecting the formation
1.7 Biosphere
and modification of the features of the
lithosphere

Define the biosphere

Recognize that the processes of each of the

spheres are interrelated

Week 3-4 Define ecology Ecology, Populations and

Species
Appreciate the variety of interconnections
in nature and state their significance 2.3 Understanding Ecology,
the Discipline
Enlist and define the various levels of 2.4 Levels of Organization in
organization in nature Nature

Describe key characteristics of organisms, 2.5 Species

species and populations 2.6 Population

Week 5 Describe ecological communities and their key Communities and

characteristics Interaction

Define and give examples of the various types of 3.3 Ecological Communities
interactions that take place among the members 3.4 Interactions in the
of a community communities
3.5 Ecological significance of
State the ecological significance of these Interactions
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5. TEXTBOOK
Module
Basics of Ecology and Life Support System
The Green Teacher
Author: Shivani Jain

6. SUGGESTED ONLINE REFERENCES

7. CLASS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

a. Only officially enrolled students are allowed to attend their classes.
b. All students are required to attend their classes regularly.
c. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
d. Punctuality is a must to all students.
e. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes.
f. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly.
g. Cheating is strictly prohibited.
h. Students who incur absences equivalent to more than 20% of the course hours required shall be dropped from the course provided he/she has not taken any exam.
i. If absent from the class, he/she has to secure and fill up an excuse slip (form from SAS) duly signed by parent/guardian (supported by a medical certificate from a
Physician, if the student is sick) and to be signed by the subject teacher/s, Academic Program Head and to be submitted to their respective subject teachers or Clinical
Instructors thereafter. A student shall be given a three (3) days grace period in the submission of the excuse slip otherwise the absence will be considered unexcused.
j. No special quiz shall be given to any student who comes in late or absent during classes.
k. Honesty is called for at all times.

Date of Revision/ Semester Effective: Prepared by: Checked/ Reviewed/ Approved: Noted:

1st
April 22, 2020 Semester
(S.Y. 2020-2021) ARCELY C. MOLIJON,LPT LILLIAN C. CALICDAN, LPT, EdD EVELYN M. DINOPOL, CPA, MPA
Instructor Academic Program Head College Administrator
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NOTE:
 This is for GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS.
 Please follow the prescribed format.
 Do not change the following:
 PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) AND THEIR LINKS TO ASPECTS OF MonCAST VISION-MISSION-GOALS-CORE VALUES
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) AND THEIR LINKS TO PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
 The column for your COs in the Assessment tasks depends on the number of the course objectives.
 Week 1 is for VMG Core Values and Syllabus discussion.
 You can modify the assessment tasks but please indicate it in the description especially if your subject is performance based.
 At least 3 references (Filipino and Foreign Authors)
 You can also the class policies but always refer to the manual.

Thank you.