Professional Education

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Foundations of the teaching-learning process

Lesson and questions to assess philosophical and sociological principles in teaching-learning situations. Apply foundation theories of special and inclusive education.

  • Philosophical foundations of education
  • Sociological foundations of education
  • Psychological foundations of learning
  • Historical foundations of Philippine education
  • Inclusive and special education

The Professional Teacher

Lessons and questions to assess professional teacher and the ways and means to ensure high standards of the teacher’s personal and professional life. Explain what teaching is and the various roles of a teacher in meeting challenges in the 21st century. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of the teacher as a school culture catalyst, transformational leader and educational resources manager with responsibilities as specified in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.

  • Teaching as a Profession
  • Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
  • Teacher Leadership and Professionalism
  • Roles of Teachers in the 21st century
  • Professional Growth and Development

The Teacher and the School Curriculum

Lessons and questions to access/demonstrate research-based knowledge of the concepts, theories and principles in curriculum planning, design, development and evaluation.

  • Curriculum Planning and Development
  • Curriculum Concepts and Models
  • Curriculum Planning and Design
  • Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation
  • K to 12 Curriculum Framework

Methods and Strategies of Teaching

Lessons and questions to assess/demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that build and enhance new literacies inclusive of multi- cultural, social media, financial, cyber/digital, ecological, arts-and-creativity new literacies across the curriculum. Prepare developmentally sequenced lesson plans with well aligned learning outcomes and competencies based on K-to-12 spiral curriculum requirement. Utilize the concepts of new literacies in the 21st century (globalization and multi-cultural literacy, social literacy, media literacy, financial literacy, cyber literacy, digital literacy, eco literacy, arts and creativity literacy, interdisciplinary explorations and other teaching strategies) and shared cultural practices across learning areas.

  • Principles of Teaching and Learning
  • Instructional Planning
  • Teaching Strategies and Methodologies
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Outcomes-Based Education

Educational Technology

Lessons and questions to assess teaching strategies, methods, instructional materials and technology, classroom management techniques appropriate to subject areas and inclusive of learners from indigenous groups. Demonstrate skills in developing and using a variety of conventional and non-conventional resources including Information and Communication Technology to address learning goals and needs of various learners.

  • ICT integration in teaching
  • Digital Learning Resources
  • Technology-based instruction
  • Multimedia and online learning tool

Headstart for Toddlers, Child and Adolescent

Apply pedagogical approaches to the student- centered teaching-and-learning process that is metacognitive, innovative, inclusive and developmentally appropriate for child and adolescent learners. Appraise learning environmentthat is responsive to learners from various family background, economic level groupings, and socio-cultural affiliation. Demonstrate understanding of differentiated teaching to suit the learner's gender, strengths, interests, experiences and needs. Draw implications of research findings related to child development along biological, cognitive linguistic, socio-cultural dimensions.

  • Growth and Development Theories
  • Cognitive Development
  • Socio-Emotional Development
  • Learner-Centered Approaches
  • Inclusive and Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Assessment of Learning

Demonstrate understanding of principles in constructing traditional, alternative/authentic forms of high quality assessment. Apply knowledge and skills in the development and use of assessment tools for formative and summative purposes. Apply rules in test construction and use of authentic assessment tools for product and process assessment. Demonstrate skills in interpreting assessment results to improve learning. Comprehend and apply basic concepts of statistics in educational assessment and evaluation. Demonstrate knowledge of providing timely, accurate and constructive feedback to learners and

  • Principles of Assessment
  • Traditional and Authentic Assessment
  • Test Construction
  • Formative and Summative Assessment
  • Interpretation of Test Results
  • Basic Educational Statistics

Field study and teaching internship

Describe authentic experiential learning from field study and actual classroom immersion as a prospective teacher. Demonstrate skills in teaching assistantship and guided mentored classroom teaching. Prepare portfolio on process of learning behavior, motivation, classroom management and assessment from direct observation of teaching learning episodes in an actual school environment. Demonstrate reflective thinking and teaching.

  • Classroom Observation
  • Reflective Teaching
  • Portfolio Preparation
  • Teaching Demonstration
  • Experiential Learning Documentation

Classroom-Based Research and Educational Inquiry

Demonstrate ability to identify teaching-learning problems and offer recommendations based on research.

  • Research Fundamentals
  • Identifying Classroom Problems
  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Writing Action Research Reports
  • Research-based recommendations

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