COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code Ed 105

Course Name Facilitating Learner -Centered Teaching

Course Credits 3 units

Course Description This course explores the fundamental principles, processes and practices anchored on learner-centeredness and
other educational psychologies as they apply to facilitate various teaching-learning delivery modes to enhance
learning.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours

Prerequisite None

1. Identify the learner-centered psychological principles and its use in specific classroom situations
Course Outcomes 2. Enumerate functions of theories that shape student’s understanding about learning
3. Discuss the complex process of learning
4. Specify various inclination in education
5. Justify the needs in developing valuable strategies in the effective discharge of students’ duties as future
Educators
6. Apply relevant information and learning in the reports/projects made
7. Describe diversity in learning and how it affects students’ learning
8. Demonstrate learning through researches and varied learning activities that will cater students’ needs

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

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 Timeframe Course Contents / Subject Matter
Week 1-2 A. Learning and Knowledge Acquisition
Week 3-4 B. Learning Theories
Prelim
Week 5-6 C. Cognition Learning Theory
Week 7 D. Information processing Theory
Week 8-9 E. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Midterm
Week 10 F. Learning Strategies
Week 11-12 G. Motivation in Learning
Week 13-14 H. Developmental Dimensions of Learning
Semi-Final
Week 15 I. Constructivist Learning Theory
Week 16-17 J. Psychosocial, Psychosexual and Humanist Theories
Week 17-18 K. Student Diversity
Final

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Details

Task

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 1. Create a balance between how learning
occurs and how thinking creates an
avenue of learning
2. Explain how the students learn and how
they plan, regulate, and control their
learning
3. Discuss the functions of different
theories that shape ones understanding
about learning
4. Explain the basic implications of the
learner-centered psychological principles
to teachers and educators
5. Suggest and apply teaching strategies
that could further facilitate learner-
centered teaching
6. Design learning activities that will cater
problem solving and critical thinking
abilities of learners
Students to perform interactive
discussion and role playing
relative to the topic discussed
Reflection/Reaction
Paper/Narrative Report
Scrap Book/Portfolio
Research Work/ Learning Plan
Prelim, Midterm, Semi-final
and Final Examinations,
Individual reports on assigned
topic, class participations,
Exercises and Activities
In this output, the students are expected to perform interactive
discussion and role playing relative to the topics presented
In this, the students are expected to make their
reaction/reflection on a particular issue given by the teacher
and cite their own reflection regarding the topic. Likewise, the
students are expected to make a narrative report about the
topics discussed/ children’s observed.
In this output, the students will make a documentation on how
teachers facilitate learning in the classroom
The students are expected to make a research about a
particular topic on child and adolescent development/ design
and make a learning plan that will show different activities for
students

LEARNING PLAN
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

I. Learner- Aquino, Avelina M. Two

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 1. Analyze specific Centered (2009) , Facilitating Group Discussion Quizzes OHP/ weeks
classroom Psychologic Human Learning First Picture Analysis Narrative Multimedia
situations where the al Principles Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Observing Report Projector
14 learner-centered Phils. Lecture Reaction Diagram
psychological Paper Pictures
principles are used Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Discussion Oral Ppt
(2019). Facilitating Reporting Recitation Presentation
2. Discuss learning II. Learning Learner-Centered Individual Activity Prelim Graphic
and knowledge and Teaching.Rex Video clip Analysis Organizer
acquisition Knowledge Bookstore:Manila Laptop
3. Identify the different Acquisition
views about
learning A. Views about
4. Enumerate the Learning
different ways to B. Types of
promote learning Knowledge
5. Describe the C. Prior
nature, qualities, Knowledge
and properties of D. Transfer of
knowledge Learning
6. Evaluate the quality
of knowledge
students gain in
schooL
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)
7. Use various types of E. Analogical
knowledge in solving real Process Aquino, Avelina M. Group Discussion Quizzes OHP/
life problems (2009) , Facilitating Picture Analysis Narrative Multimedia
8 Compare and contrast Human Learning First Lecture Report Projector
the ways to promote Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Think-Pair-Share Reaction Diagram
transfer Phils. Discussion Paper Pictures

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9. Identify the analogical Reporting Oral Ppt
process Individual Activity Recitation Presentation
II. Learning Prelim Graphic Two
Theories Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Organizer weeks
10. Discuss the different (2019). Facilitating Laptop
theories of learning A. What is Learner-Centered
11. Tell what cognition is cognition? Teaching.Rex
12. Identify the concepts Bookstore:Manila
related to cognition
13. Explain how cognitive
process is influenced by
their heredity, maturation, B. Cognitive and
and environment Metacognitive
14. Explain the Process
metacognitive process
15. Develop productive
strategies in learning

PRELIM

Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

16. Explain the cognitive III. Cognitive Aquino, Avelina M. Reporting Making OHP/ Five
learning theories by Learning Theories (2009) , Facilitating Think-Pair Share Conclusions Multimedia Weeks
citing their key features Human Learning First Individual Activity Narrative Projector
17. Compare and Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Research Work Report Diagram
contrast the different Phils. Group discussion Deducing Pictures
features of learning KWL Chart insights Ppt
theories A. Piaget’s Cognitive Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Reflection Response from the Presentation

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18. Evaluate the role of Theory (2019). Facilitating Interactive Learning discussions Graphic
each theory in Learner-Centered Brainstorming made Organizer
knowledge acquisition Teaching.Rex Movie clip showing Answering Laptop
19. Identify the stages of Bookstore:Manila Exercises
cognitive development Reaction
paper
20. Explain terms and B.. Vgotsky’s Socio- Essay
concepts associated with cultural Theory
Piaget’s cognitive theory
21. Explain the socio-
cultural theory of
cognitive development
22. Discuss the major
terms and concepts
related to theory

Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

23. Explain the major C. Information Aquino, Avelina M. Reporting Quizzes OHP/
features of information Processing Theory (2009) , Facilitating Think-Pair Share Essay Multimedia
processing theory Human Learning First Individual Activity Writing Projector
24. Cite teaching Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Research Work Rubric Diagram
implications derived Phils. Group discussion Deducing Pictures
from the theory KWL Chart insights Ppt
25. identify teaching Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Reflection Response from the Presentation
strategies that facilitate (2019). Facilitating Interactive Learning discussions Graphic
the storing and Learner-Centered Brainstorming made Organizer

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 retrieving of Teaching.Rex Movie clip showing Essay Laptop
information Bookstore:Manila Position
Paper
Group
report
26. Describe the D. Problem Solving and
different problem Critical Thinking
solving techniques
27. Compare and
contrast insight in
analogy
28. Justify the use of
analogy in various
disciplines

MIDTERM
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

29. Identify the learning IV. Learning Aquino, Avelina M. Reporting Research OHP/ One
strategies Strategies (2009) , Facilitating Work Multimedia Week
Think-Pair Share
30. Compare and A. Learning Human Learning First Projector
contrast learning Strategies Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Individual Activity Reflection
strategy and a study Phils. Paper
Research Work
strategy Diagram
31. Describe how B. Cognitive Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Group discussion Position
cognitive strategies help Strategies (2019). Facilitating Paper Pictures
KWL Chart
develop thinking Learner-Centered Quiz
32. Explain some Teaching.Rex Reflection Response Exercises Ppt
principles that govern Bookstore:Manila Presentation
Computer-assisted
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 effective learning instruction Midterm
33. Explain the different C. Articulating Exam Graphic
Dimensional question
components of lesson the Learning Organizer
planning Objectives approach Document
analysis Laptop

34. Explain the role of V. Motivation in Two

motivation in Learning Learning Weeks
A. The Place of
Motivation in
Learning
35. Discuss the place B. The Elements
and elements of of Motivational
motivational system System

Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
Desired Learning Outcomes Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(DLO) (ATs)

36. Summarize the C. Theories of Aquino, Avelina M. Discussion Paper- OHP/

different theories of Motivation (2009) , Facilitating Reporting pencil Test Multimedia
motivation Human Learning First Individual Activity Reflection Projector
D. Shaping Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Direct Instruction Paper Ppt
37. Evaluate the factors Motivation Phils. Think-Pair Share Position Presentation
that shape motivation Document Analysis Paper
Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Cooperative learning Oral Laptop
(2019). Facilitating Computer-assisted Recitation Smart
Learner-Centered instruction Semi-Final Television
Teaching.Rex Dimensional question
38. Describe the VI. Developmental Bookstore:Manila approach
developmental Dimensions of Two
dimensions of learning Learning Weeks

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 A. Four Pillars of
39. Explain the four Learning
pillars of learning

B. Adolescent
40. Discuss the role of and Adult
adult learning in Learning
education

41. Discuss the concept C. Concept of

of inclusion Inclusion

SEMI-FINAL
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

42. Explain the theory of VII. Constructivist

constructivism Learning Theories Aquino, Avelina M. Document-based Paper- OHP/ One
(2009) , Facilitating questions Pencil test Multimedia Week
43. Explain the major A. Jerome Bruner’s Human Learning First KWL Chart Oral Projector
features of Constructivist Theory, Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., Cooperative learning Recitation Ppt
constructivism Gestalt Theory and Phils. Word Map Reaction Presentation
44. Digest research David Ausubel’s Discussion Paper
article on constructivism Subsumption Theory Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Reporting Position Graphic
relative to teaching (2019). Facilitating Individual Activity Paper Organizer
Learner-Centered Direct Instruction Rubric/
45. Discuss the B. Cooperative and Teaching.Rex checklist Laptop
importance of Experiential Learning Bookstore:Manila Quiz Smart
cooperative and Exercises television
experiential learning in
K-12 classroom
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 46. Relate the features
of collaborative and
experiential learning to
constructivism
KWL Chart
47. Discuss the VIII. Psychosocial, Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Cooperative learning Two
development of learners Psychosexual, and (2019). Facilitating Word Map Weeks
following the concepts Humanist Theories of Learner-Centered Discussion
of the different theories Learning Teaching.Rex Reporting
Bookstore:Manila Individual Activity

Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

Cooperative learning OHP/

A. Erickson’s
48. Compare and Aquino, Avelina M. Computer-assisted Paper- Multimedia
Psychosocial Theory
contrast Erickson’s (2009) , Facilitating instruction Pencil test Projector
and Freud’s
Psychosocial and Human Learning First Dimensional question Oral
Psychosexual Theory
Freud’s Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., approach Recitation Ppt
Psychosexual Phils. Discussion Reaction Presentation
Theories Reporting Paper
49. Connect their Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Individual Activity Position Laptop
theories to teaching (2019). Facilitating Direct Instruction Paper Smart
Learner-Centered Rubric/ Television
Teaching.Rex checklist
Bookstore:Manila Quiz
Exercises
50. Discuss the B. Kohlberg’s Moral Final Exam
levels and stages of Development Theory
Kohlberg’s Moral
Development Theory
51. Explain the
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 salient features of
Kohlberg’s Moral
development

Desired Learning Outcomes Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
(DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
(ATs)

Cooperative learning Paper- OHP/

IX. Student Diversity
52. Discuss the factors Aquino, Avelina M. Computer-assisted Pencil test Multimedia Two
that contribute to student (2009) , Facilitating instruction Oral Projector Weeks
diversity Human Learning First Dimensional question Recitation Ppt
Ed., Rex Book Store,Inc., approach Reaction Presentation
53. Explain the big ideas A. Learning Styles Phils. Discussion Paper
concerning learning Reporting Position Laptop
styles Bulusan, Ferdiannd. Individual Activity Paper Smart
54. discuss the (2019). Facilitating Direct Instruction Rubric/ Television
differences and Learner-Centered checklist
similarities among the Teaching.Rex Quiz
different learning style Bookstore:Manila Exercises
preferences Final Exam

55. Explain the concept B. Multiple Intelligences

of intelligence
56. discuss the
components of Multiple
Intelligences

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 FINAL

Prepared by:
Mrs. Jennifer A. Reyes
Instructor

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