Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Cauayan Campus

CBM, CEd, PS

Course Syllabi
First Semester,
School Year 2021-2022

Course Number Course Title Credit Unit/s Hours per week

GEC 02 Readings in the Philippine History 3 units 3 hours

VISION INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

A leading research university in the ASEAN region. ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
Communicator (Cm)
 Recognizes and values communication as a tool for conveying and interacting with
MISSION others and fostering their own learning.
Isabela State University is committed to develop globally competitive human, technological resources and Inquiry-focused and knowledgeable (IFK)
services through quality instruction, innovative research, responsive community engagement and viable  Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and
resource management programs for inclusive growth and sustainable development. inquiry.
 Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to their field
of specialization with relevant connections to industry, professional and regional
QUALITY POLICY knowledge.
The Isabela State University endeavors to be a lead university in instruction, research, extension, and Competitive (Cp)
resource generation through continual improvement of services.  Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things.
 Promotes quality and productivity.
Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
 Works in collaborative with others and manages group functioning to meet common
goal.
Lifelong Learning (LL)
 Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional and personal
environment.
 GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1.

Course Description:
Philippine History viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods, analysis and interpretation. The course aims to expose students to different facets of Philippine history
through the lens of eyewitnesses. Students are expected to analyze the selected readings contextually and in terms of content (stated and implied). The end goal is to enable students to understand and
appreciate our rich past by delivering insights from those who were actually present at the time of the event.
Prerequisite/s: None

Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Cognitive (Knowledge)
 Analyze “text” (written, visual, oral) critically
 Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies)
 Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge
 Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking
 Apply different analytical modes in problem solving
2. Affective (Values)
 Appreciate the complex of the human condition
 Interpret the human experience from various perspectives
 Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives
 Take responsibility for knowing and being a Filipino
 Reflect critically on shared concerns
 Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards
 Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives
 Appreciate various art forms
 Advocate respect for human rights
 Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development
Psychomotor (Skills)
 Work effectively in a group
 Apply computing tools to process information effectively
 Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research
 Negotiate the world of technology responsibly
 Create solutions to problems in various fields
  Manage one’s knowledge, skills and values for responsible and productive living
 Organize one’s self for lifelong learning

Course Plan

Teaching and Teaching Number of Hours

Graduates Program Learning Content Assessment Assessment
Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Learning Laborat
Attributes Outcomes Tasks tools Lecture
Activities Modality ory
Cm, CEL, PO10, P11 State the vision and mission of the Vision and Mission of the Virtual Online Essay through Rubrics
University, quality policy, subject University Discussion Interactive Online Posting 1.5 hr.
expectations. Quality Policy Sharing

Cm, IFK, LL PO1, PO2, 1. State and understand the CHAPTER 01: MEANING AND
PO5, P09, meaning of history; RELAVANCE OF HISTORY Modular Online Long
2. Appreciate the importance a. What is History? Virtual Learning Quiz
of studying history; b. Why study history? Discussion using
3. Engage deeper c. Meaning of history Google Meet and Watching Rubrics for
understanding with our through FB Online Essay & Essay, Poem 3 hrs.
country’s rich history and Social Learning Videos Individual Making and
culture; and Group Activities Digital Artwork
4. Study and analyze the Group provided in the
sources and come up with Activity- Module
an understanding of a Digital
historical truth. Artwork &
Poem Online Oral
Making Presentation
through
Google Meet

1. Recognize the distinction UNDERSTANDING SOURCES

SC, CEL, LL P01, P02, between primary and a. What are sources? Virtual
secondary sources. b. Primary Sources discussion on via
2. Evaluate primary sources for c. Secondary Sources Google Meet Modular Essays &
their credibility, authenticity, Learning Individual Rubrics
and tertiary sources. Question and Activities 3 hrs.
3. Enumerate materials which Answer through Watching provided in the
can be considered primary FB Social Online Module
sources and secondary Learning Group Videos
sources.
4. Discuss the difference Group Quiz
between internal and Activity
external criticism.
Cm, IFK, LL P01, PO2, CHAPTER 02: CONTENT AND
P09 CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF
SELECTED PRIMARY
SOURCES Modular
 Learning Quiz Objective Test
1. Identify the people who MAGELLAN’S VOYAGE Virtual Support
participated in the first AROUND THE WORLD through providing Watching
voyage around the world; a. Historical context other sources of online 3. 5 hrs.
2. Discuss the route of the b. About the author Reading such as videos Rubrics for the
Magellan’s voyage, and c. About the book PPT Slam/Spoken
3. Properly interpret the primary d. Excerpts from Magellan’s presentations Slam/spoken Poetry
source through examining Voyage Around the World and online Assigned Poetry about
the content and context of e. Relevance videos Reading the Voyage
the document.
IFK, Cp, LL PO1, PO2, 1. Familiarize oneself with the CUSTOMS OF THE Virtual
PO3 customs of the Tagalogs with TAGALOGS Discussion via Modular Quiz Objective test
the use of a primary source; a. Historical context Google Meet Learning
and b. About the author Virtual Support Individual
2. Interpret properly Juan de c. About the book through providing Activities 4 hrs.
Plasencia’s Customs of the d. Excerpts from Customs of the other sources of Assigned
Tagalog through examining Tagalogs Reading such as Reading & Online Oral
the content and context of e. Relevance PPT Information Presentations Rubric
the document. presentations Research of their
3. Familiarize oneself with the and online Information
customs of the Tagalogs with videos Research
the use of a primary source;
Preliminary Examination – 1.5 hours TOTAL 16.5 HRS

IFK, Cp, LL PO1, PO2 1. Examine the context and The Kartilya of Katipunan
perspective of the document a. Historical context Lecture/Discussi Online via
2. Explain the relationship among b. About the author on VideoCon /
the members of a barangay c. About the book Google Group Activity: Rubrics
3. Discuss the religious and d. Excerpts from the classroom, Kartilya Making 3 hrs.
spiritual practices and beliefs Kartilya Via
of early Filipinos e. Relevance messenger,
email and
facebook
Cm, IFK, LL PO1, PO2 1. Discuss the context and The Act of Proclamation of Lecture/Discussi Online via
perspective of the document Independence of the Filipino on VideoCon / Essay
2. Explain how the Philippines People Google Rubrics
achieved its independence a. Historical context classroom, Group Activity: 3 hrs.
from Spanish colonial rule b. About the author Via Music Video
3. Examine the state of c. About the book messenger, Making
Philippine independence d. Excerpts from the email and
today Kartilya facebook
e. Relevance
IFK, Cp, LL PO1, PO2, 4. Interpret properly the selected Alfred McCoy. Political Lecture/Discussi Online via Essay
PO3, P05 Political Cartoons: Political Caricatures of the American on VideoCon /
Caricature of the American Era Google
Era 1900 – 1941 through classroom,
 examining the content and Via
context of the documents, and messenger, Individual Rubric
5. Analyze the context behind email and Activity: 3 hrs.
each selected Political facebook, Contemporary
Cartoons and Caricature. Modular Caricature
6. Create your own artwork that
will describe the country’s
current socio-economic or
socio-political conditions

Cm, IFK, LL PO1, PO3, 1. To properly interpret the SPEECH OF PRESIDENT

speech of Corazon C. CORAZON C. AQUINO
Aquino delivered in the BEFORE THE JOINT Virtual Support Watching
US Congress SESSION OF THE UNITED through providing online Individual
through examining the STATES CONGRESS, other sources of videos activity
content and context of SEPTEMBER 18, 1986 Reading such as 3 hrs.
the document a. Historical context PPT Modular
b. About the author presentations learning Speech Rubric for
c. About the book and online Composition Speech
d. Excerpts from the Speech of videos Composition
Corazon C. Aquino Individual
e. Relevance Write-Up
Chapter 3: “One past, many
histories”: controversies and
conflicting views in Philippine Online via
History VideoCon /
Google Reflection
Cm, IFK, LL PO1, PO2 1. Explain and discuss the Retraction of Rizal classroom, Rubric
effects of Rizal’s death and Lecture/Discussi Via 1.5 hrs.
legacy. on messenger, Position Paper
2. Understand and dedicate email and
oneself as a patriot for the facebook
sake of the motherland by Modular
reflecting Rizal’s life.
Cm, IFK, Cp PO1, PO2 1. Identify the different The First Cry of Revolution Online via
accounts about First Cry of a. Historical Context VideoCon /
the Revolution; b. Pio Valenzuela’s Account Google
2. Scrutinize each source in the c. Santiago Alvarez’s Account Lecture/Discussi classroom,
account of the start of the Guillermo on Via 1.5 hrs.
Revolution; d. Masangkay’s Account messenger,
3. Establish a point of view Film Analysis email and Reflection Rubric for
against a particular primary facebook Paper reflection paper
source; and Modular
4. Compare and contrast the
different views regarding the
First Cry of Revolution.
Mid-Term Examination – 1.5 hours TOTAL 16.5 HRS
Cm, IFK, Cp PO1, PO2, 1. Effectively communicate, Chapter 4: Social, political,
PO9, P10 using various techniques and economic, and cultural issues
genres, historical analysis of in Philippine History;
a particular event or issue
that could help others
understand the chosen topic.
2. Propose recommendations
or solutions to present day
problems based on their
understanding of root
causes, and their anticipation Online via Essay
of future scenarios. VideoCon /
Agrarian Reform Policies Google Reflectiion
1. Analyze the history of Lecture/Discussi classroom, Rubric
agrarian reforms in the on Via
country to be more aware of messenger, Research 3 hrs.
current land reform issues, email and Paper
more importantly, the facebook
problem of land Modular
redistribution. Slogan

Cm, IFK, PO1, PO2, 1. Trace the evolution of THE PHILIPPINE Lecture
CEL, LL PO6 the Philippine CONSTITUTION Discussion Online via
Constitution throughout VideoCon / Quiz Objective Test
the country’s history; Google 3 hrs.
and classroom,
2. Discuss the distinct Via
features of the different messenger, Individual
constitutions of the email and Activity
Philippines. facebook
Modular

Cm, IFK PO1, PO2, 1. Analyze the issues in TAXATIO N Online via
PO6, PO9 Philippine taxation through VideoCon /
history. Lecture/Discussi Google
2. Propose recommendations on classroom, Essay Rubric 3 hrs.
or solutions to present-day Via
problems. messenger, Individual
3. Trace the root causes and email and Activity
how we anticipate future facebook
 scenarios in Philippine Modular Quiz Objective Test
setting.

Cm, IFK, PO1, PO2, 1. To understand the meaning, Chapter 05: Critical
CEL, LL PO6, P10 nature, and methodology of evaluation and promotion of
Local and Oral history the local and oral history,
2. To identify sources of Local museums, and shrines. Online via Essay Rubric for
and Oral history; Cultural performances, VideoCon / Essay and
3. To recognize the processes indigenous practices, Google journal 6 hrs.
of doing Local and Oral religious rites and rituals, etc. Lecture/Discussi classroom, Local History
history; and on Via Journal
4. Manifest interest in local messenger,
history and show concern in email and
promoting and preserving the facebook
country’s historical and Modular
cultural heritage
Final-Term Examination – 1.5 hours TOTAL 16.5 HRS
Course Requirements:
1. Regular Quizzes/Examinations
2. Compliance of the activities in the module
3. Compliance of the requirements
4. Final Output (Local History Journal)
Grade Equivalent
GRADING SCHEME
Prelim 15% 1.0 98 – 100
Midterm 25% 1.25 95 – 97
1.5 92 – 94
Final 25% 1.75 89 – 91
Quizzes 15 2.0 86 – 88
Performance 20% 2.25 83 – 85
2.5 80 – 82
2.75 77 – 79
Total 100% 3.0 75 – 76 Passed
5.0 74 and below Failed

References:

De Leon, H.S. (2014). New Philippine Constitution. Manila: Rex Bookstore

Halili, M.C.N. (2010). Philippine History 2nd Edition. Manila: Rex Bookstore
Torres, J.V.(2018). BATIS Sources in Philippine History: Manila: C&E Publishing, Inc.
Zaide, S.M.(2010). The Philippines: A Unique Nation 2nd Edition. Manila: All-Nations Publishing

CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. Observance of Health Protocols

a. Everybody who is entering the campus and classroom premises is required to wear a face mask – NO FACE MASK, NO ENTRY POLICY
 b. Observe at all times, in all places and in all transactions, social / physical distancing of at least 1 meter apart as advocated by the Department of Health.
c. When classes are conducted outside the classroom, physical distancing will still be observed.

2. Uniform and Dress code

a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b. On Wednesdays, cross dressing, hip-hop dresses and get-ups are not allowed, e.g. shorts, slippers, spaghetti strap, earrings for males, etc.
c. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE class.

3. Taking Examination
a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited. When caught during quizzes and long/units exams, deduction of points will be imposed by the teacher and during midterm or final exam.
Means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b. Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during exam.
c. During prelim, midterm, and final exam, only test papers answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be deposited on a
place designated by the teacher.
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and as agreed upon between the students and the subject professor.

4. Other Policies
4.1 Face-to-face FTLM
a. Cellphone should be shut-off or in silent mode during class hours.
b. Chairs should be arranged at least 1.5 meters apart to observe social distancing.
c. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom.
d. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
e. No Smoking within the school premises.
f. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
g. Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during cleanup days and laboratory classes.
h. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
i. Proper grooming should be observed at all times, e.g. short and undyed hair for males.
j. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student manual.

4.2. Online FTLM (synchronous)

a. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
b. Participative learning is encouraged
c. Wear proper attire
d. Courtesy and proper decorum should be observed at all times
e. Meeting time set should be strictly observed by both faculty and students
f. Policies on the recording of class lecture is subject to the approval/agreement between the student and faculty which shall be governed by existing laws such as cybercrime act, data
privacy act and intellectual property right laws.
g. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during online classes.

4.3. Remote FTLM (asynchronous)

a. Submit required output on time via online or on designated drop-off / pick up points.
b. Submission of duplicated / copied output is prohibited.
c. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during group chat/discussion forum.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

JOSHUA B. JIMENEZ
Faculty/Subject Teacher Program Chair, BSIT College Dean, CCSICT