Republic of the Philippines Course Code GE-2

Region V and Title READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

Commission on Higher Education Term FIRST SEMESTER Time/Class BEED I- 26 5:00- 6:30 PM/ TTH
DARAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Class Schedule TTH/SAT BEED I - 2 4:30-7:30 PM/ SATURDAY
Salvacion, Daraga, Albay
Credit 3 UNITS
Course The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected
Vision: An academic institution of excellence, highly Description primary sources coming from various disciplines and of different genres. Students are given
responsive to the evolving culture and practice of teaching opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main arguments, compare different points
and learning for quality education that is committed to of view, identify biases and examine the evidences presented in the document.  The discussions
will tackle traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and
producing empowered, productive, and globally-competitive
broaden their understanding of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific and
professionals. religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that could help students develop their
Mission: To produce quality, relevant and productive analytical and communication skills.  The end goal is to develop the historical and critical
graduates by employing best practices and actively diffusing a consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate, broadminded, morally
culture of research and excellence. upright and responsible citizens.
Goals:
1. Provide high quality education to each student; to fully develop knowledge, desirable values, and skills of learning.
2. Provide a safe nurturing, disciplined and stimulating environment in which each individual is challenged and enriched by learning within a culture of mutual respect.
3. Prepare each student for fulfilling happy and successful life as an active citizen in a global and sustainable society.
4. Engage in positive partnership with all parents & guardians to support and recognize each student student’s learning and development.
5. Network with other internal and external stakeholders to support the needs and professional development of staff and stakeholders
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, pre-service learners should be able to:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to:
1.  Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance;
2.  Analyze the context, content, and perspective of the different kinds of primary sources;
3.  Determine the contribution of the various primary sources in understanding Philippine history
4.  Develop critical and analytical skills as they are exposed to primary sources;
5.  Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources that will enable them to argue in favor or against a particular issue;
6.  Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, their historical analysis of a particular event or issue that could help other people
understand the chosen topic;
7.  Propose recommendations and solutions to present day  problems based on their own  understanding of their root causes, and their anticipation of future
scenarios;
8.  Display the ability to work in a team and can contribute to a group project; and
9.  Manifest interest and concern in promoting and preserving our country’s national patrimony and cultural heritage.
 LEARNING PLAN
DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBE) COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT TEACHING AND RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
MATTER LEARNING ACTIVITIES MATERIALS TASK
1. Manifest understanding the relation of the course study to the vision, mission, I. Introduction, orientation and DCOMC Familiarize with DCOMC rules and Copy of the course syllabus Recitation
goal and objective of the college through insights sharing. vision, mission, goal and objective. policies, grading system and Copy of DCOMC VMGO
A. Review of the college VMGO in relation course requirements.
to the course.
B. Expectations setting Discuss the significance and
C. Course orientation college vision, mission, goal and
objective to the study of Readings
in the Philippine History to the
DCOMC students
CHAPTER 1  Definition and Subject Matter Recitation
At the end of the unit, pre-service teachers should be able to: Interactive lecture and discussion Powerpoint Presentation
 Understand the meaning of history as an academic discipline and to be  Questions and Issues in History Written Test
familiar with the underlying philosophy and methodology of the Reporting Online Resources
discipline.  History and the Historian Reflection Essay
 Apply the knowledge in historical methodology and philosophy in Small-Group Activity Reference Book
assessing and analyzing existing historical narratives.  Historical Sources
 Examine and assess critically the value of historical evidences and Module
sources.
 Appreciate the importance of history in the social and national life of the
Philippines.

CHAPTER 2 Recitation
 Familiarize oneself with the primary documents in different historical  A Brief Summary of the First Reporting Videoclips
periods of the Philippines. Voyage Around the World by Short Quiz
 Learn history through primary sources. Magellan by Antonio Pigafetta Discussion and Analysis Readings materials
 Properly interpret primary sources through examining the content and  Analysis of Pigafetta’s Chronicle Critical Essay
context of the document.  The KKK and the “Kartilya ng Watching Videoclips Reference books
 Understand the context behind each selected document. Katipunan” Group Outputs
 The Procalamation of the Powerpoint Presentation
Philippine Independence
 A Glance at selected Philippine
Political Caricature in Alfred
McC’y's Philippine Cartoons:
Political Caricature of the
American Era (1900-1941)
 Revisiting Corazon Aquino’s
Speech Before the U.S.

CHAPTER 3  Making sense of the Past: Discussion

  Interpret historical events using primary sources Historical Interpretation Video Presentation Written Outputs
 Recognize the multiplicity of interpretation than can be read from a  Multiperspectivity Group Analysis of every Case
historical text  Spanish Account of the Cavity Studies Powerpoint Presentation Short Quizzes
 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of employing critical tools in Mutiny
interpreting historical events through primary sources  Differing Accounts of the Events Reporting Reading References Debate
 Demonstrate ability to argue for or against a particular issue using of 1872
primary sources.  The Different Case Studies Online Resources

CHAPTER 4  Evolution of the Philippine

 Analyze social, political, economic, and cultural issues in the Philippines Constitution Group Reports Online resources Short Quizzes
using the lens of history.  Policies of Agrarian Reform
 Recognize that the problems of today are consequences of decisions  Evolution of Philippine Taxation Interactive Discussion Reference books Research
and events that happened in the past.
 To understand several enduring issues in the Philippine society through Small Group Activity PPT Infographic Exhibit
history. through a
 Propose recommendations or solutions to present-day problems based Pamphlets and
on the understanding of the past and anticipation of the future through Brochures
the study of history.
CHAPTER 5  Doing Historical Research Online Video Presentation
 Manifest interest in local history and cultural heritage  Doing Historical Research in Discussion Recitation
 Apply historiographical methods in writing the history of one’s locality or Libraries and Archives Powerpoint Presentation
country  Doing Life Histories and Small Group activity Autobiography
 Incorporate technology in the discipline of history Biographical Research Reading References
 Appreciate the value of doing history to the present day.  Doing Local and Oral History Group repoting Interview
 Interacting with History through Online Resources
Historical Shrines and Museums Reflection Paper

Course Requirements:
Grading System:
Short quizzes 10%
1. Attendance Required Outputs 25%
Prepared by:
2. Written Examination CClass participation 25% CHERYLL L. MAROLLANO
3. Outputs Mid-Term/Final Exam 40% Instructor
100%
4. Class Participation
Final Rating =1/3 Midterm grade + 2/3 tentative final grade Approved by:

MELVIN M. GOYENA, EdD

College Dean