ED 104A – Principles of Teaching

The course introduces prospective teachers to the nature of teaching.  It deals specifically with
the principles of effective instruction and the concomitant processes involved; instructional
planning and demonstration teaching. The course is a blend of theoretical information and
selected matching actual experiences
Course Outline
Time /
Topics Remarks
Week
Orientation: Course Overview, Outline &
1  
Requirements
Learner-centered teaching: Foundations and
characteristics
A. Learner-centered teaching
1. Definition
2.Description/Characteristics
B. Paradigm shift: From teacher- centered to
learner-centered teaching
1. Philosophical perspectives - Teacher-centered
philosophies o Essentialism o Perennialism -
Learner-centered philosophies o Progressivism o
2-3  
Humanism o Constructivism
2. Supporting research
3. Resistance to change: Managing the shift
C. Dimensions of learner-centered - teaching
1. The function of content
2. The role of the instructor
3. The responsibility for learning
 4. The purposes and processes of assessment 5.
The balance of power
4  Learner-centered Psychological Principles  
A.Cognitive and Metacognitive Factors
1. Nature of the learning process
2. Goals of the learning process
3. Construction of knowledge
 4. Strategic thinking
5. Thinking about thinking
6. Context of learning
B.Motivational and Affective Factors
1. Motivational and emotional influences
2. Intrinsic motivation to learn
3. Effects of motivation on effort
5 Preliminary Examination  
C.Developmental and Social Factors
1. Developmental influences on learning
 2. Social influences on learning
D. Individual Differences
1. Individual differences in learning
6 -7  
2. Learning and diversity
3. Standards and assessment
E. Legal and Policy Frameworks and Learner-
centered Teaching
1. RA 10533 2. K-to-12 Framework
 Organization and Management  of Learner-
Centered Classrooms
A.Forms of learner-centered classroom
organization, procedures and physical structure
1. Room structuring - For individualized learning -
8-9 For group learning - Activity-oriented classroom  

2. Classroom routines and procedures

3. The social environment: Fairness, respect,
care and encouraging learning
4. Creating motivating learning environment
10 Midterm Examination  
11 B.Learner-centered classroom: Roles and  
Responsibilities
1. Of teachers
 2. Of learners
C.The role of discipline in learner - centered
classrooms
1. Collaborative class norms
2. Logical consequences
3. Consistent application
 4. Student-specific
5. Time for resolution
6. Calm spaces
12 - 14 Learner-centered Pedagogy  
 A.Delivery Modalities
1. Face-to-face
2. Blended learning
3. Technology-based, Online/ e Learning
4. Distance learning
B.Structures for Facilitating Learner-centered
Teaching
1. Formal (Traditional) 2. Alternative Learning
System (ALS) - Non-formal education (NFE) -
Informal education (InfEd) - The Mobile Teacher
3. Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) - Modified
In-School Off School Approach (MIMOSA)
- Enhanced Instructional Management by
Parents, Community and Teachers (e-IMPACT) -
Open High School Program (OHSP)
C.Methods and Strategies
1. Methods - Active learning activities -
Cooperative learning activities - Inquiry and
inductive learning activities
2. Learner-centered Instructional Strategies -
Cooperative learning - Presentations -
Panels/Experts - KWL (or KWHLAQ) -
Brainstorming - Learner-created media -
Discussion - Small group - Case studies - Jigsaw
- Learning centers - Experiments - Role play -
 Simulation - Laboratory - Workshop -
Demonstration - Index card - Inquiry-based -
Mental models - Project-based learning -
Problem-based learning - Discovery learning –
Q & A session
- Social media - Games or gamification -
Competitions - Debate
E. Differentiated Teaching
 
F. Education in Emergencies 1. Foundational
standards 2. The teaching and learning domain -
Curricula - Training, professional development
and support - Instruction and learning processes -
Assessment of learning outcomes
15 Semi – Final Examination  
Learner-centered Lesson Plans A.The Learner-
centered Lesson Plan
1. Detailed lesson vs. daily lesson log
2. Parts of the learner centered lesson plan
B.Instructional Learning Processes
16 -17  
1. Learning objectives
2. Teaching content
3. Lesson planning - Pre-planning - Lesson
planning - Implementation – Evaluation
C.Lesson chunking and Microteaching Basics
18 Final Examination