Week 1 Introduction Preliminaries
Week 1 Introduction Preliminaries
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LEARNING OUTCOME:
Demonstrate understanding of the course rationale, objectives, design,
requirements, assessment and performance evaluation.
TEACHER INPUT:
• Course Syllabus (refer to the Flexible Course Plan)
• PNU Vision-Mission, Quality Policy, CTD Goals (refer to PNU LMS)
• PNU QP LMS (refer to PNU LMS)
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY:
• Read course syllabus or Flexible Course Plan and other preliminary
course files to know more about the course and the expectations.
• Prepare questions/ comments/ suggestions on the course design, schedule,
performance criteria, etc. for the first synchronous class session
INTRODUCTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to develop students’ deep understanding of the complexities of teaching
and learning and develop their pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge, values and
dispositions necessary to become effective teachers, informed decision makers and reflective
practitioners.
Preservice teachers are expected to develop critical understanding of, and application of theories
and principles of teaching and learning, as well as exhibit skills in the use of technologies,
communication and teaching strategies.
At the end, students are expected to apply appropriate and meaningful pedagogy in designing
instruction to facilitate teaching and learning process in diverse classroom contexts
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE DESIGN
1. The PNU LMS will be used as the main technological platform in facilitating the flexible learning
designed course. In case of technical issues, however, other accessible virtual learning
environment systems may be used, such as Google Classroom, Edmodo, Schoology, or
Facebook. But if an ICT-enhanced learning environment is not possible, a low-tech form of
education delivery would be used e.g., print-based modality.
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3. In case students do not have access to technology and a reliable internet connection, and all
means have been exhausted to enable them to go online, printed activity sheets, handouts or
modules (if ready) may be provided to the students through specific means to be identified by
the university.
4. For students who miss synchronous sessions due to technical challenges, a link may be
provided by the course professor so they could view the recording of the real-time
communication activity. Other means to make up for the missed session may be provided if
they do not have the appropriate technology needed to access the synchronous session.
5. Other stakeholders may be requested to assist the education needs of the students to ensure
that they get the best possible means to learn.
6. Participation and submissions in the PNU LMS and its supplementary VLES document
students’ attendance.
8. Students are expected to commit themselves to learning independently and with minimal
supervision. Learning materials are provided via the PNU LMS and other supplementary
VLES. Students are tasked to read them and actively participate in the given tasks whether
synchronously or asynchronously; and individually or in small groups through any available
means to learn and be involved in the learning process.
9. Students must submit requirements within the given submission time frame and ensure best
quality outputs.
10. Course professors may respond to students’ concerns, questions and needs for assistance
or mentoring during specified “Office Hours” or class schedule.
GRADING SYSTEM
COURSE POLICIES
1. Students are required to read required course content materials and supplement these
with other recommended readings.
2. Students are expected to participate in synchronous and asynchronous class activities
unless they encounter unavoidable challenges or have actual constraints in which case,
they must inform the course professor of such problems via sms or messenger.
3. Participation in discussion topics is expected asynchronously. Students are given 3 days
to respond to discussion topics. It is assumed that responses of students are based on
their readings of the course content materials.
4. Completed worksheets, of individual or groups are expected to be submitted 3 days after
their related topic bases have been taken up in class.
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5. The main virtual learning environment is the PNU LMS and an alternative content
management system e.g., facebook
6. Active involvement in the learning process is a commitment students must have to learn
the course successfully.
7. Teachers serve as facilitators; hence, students must be self-directed and independent
learners.
8. Collaboration with peers is a very important activity of the course and so is individual work.
9. Students are expected to express themselves formally, using appropriate language.
10. Courtesy and respect are values that are expected to be practiced in in and out of class.
COURSE CONTENT
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
FINAL EXAMINATION