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West Visayas State University

HIMAMAYLAN CITY CAMPUS Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

DIVISION OF BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE DESIGN/SYLLABUS IN NSCI 111- PEOPLE AND EARTH’S ECOSYSTEM Date Revised/Enhanced: August 14, 2020 I.

University’s Vision

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Mission

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WVSU is committed to provide holistic education geared towards sustainable growth and development.

Core Values

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Scholarship

WVSU as the center of educational excellence in the Visayas and the hub for Human Resource Development in the Asia-Pacific region. Harmony

Innovation

Nurturance

Excellence

Service

Institutional Outcomes for Instruction: Taga-West…  is a creative and critical thinker  is an effective and responsible communicator  has uncompromising personal and professional ethical standards  is technologically-skilled  has teaming and collaborative skills  is socially responsible and has strong national identity  is globally employable  is self-directed, competent, and accountable professionals  can utilize lifelong learning skills for personal development and excellence in professional practice II. Campus’ College/Campus Outcomes As a campus of WVSU, the institution shall seek to: 1. offer courses that shall enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in preparation for world of work both in local and global market; 2. instill necessary desirable ideals, attitudes and values for personal, social, cultural and economic development; 3. provide opportunities for the conduct of relevant researches; 4. conduct extension activities in order to supplement socio-civic programs and projects in its area of influence; 5. engage in worthwhile production, endeavor that can help the community, in particular and the nation in general; and 6. generate income that will be used in the improvement of facilities and development of faculty and staff.

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West Visayas State University

HIMAMAYLAN CITY CAMPUS Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

DIVISION OF BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION III. Program/Degree: Teacher Education Program - Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) IV. Program/Degree Outcomes: Based on CMO 74, Series of 2017 PO 6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools The graduates have the ability to: a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor) b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor) d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722) PO 6.2 Common to the discipline (Teacher Education) a. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological and political context; b. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline; c. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments’ d. Develop innovative curricula instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners; e. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality relevant and sustainable and educational practices; f. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes; g. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities; h. Pursue life-long learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities. PO 6.3 Specific to a sub discipline or program Objectives of the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) Program: a. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas; b. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the different subject areas; c. Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes; d. Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking skills and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching; e. Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional; and f. Manifest a desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development.

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West Visayas State University

HIMAMAYLAN CITY CAMPUS Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

DIVISION OF BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION V.

Course Number and Title Prerequisite

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NSCI 111 People and Earth’s Ecosystem None

VI.

School Year/Semester Offered

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2020-2021 1st Semester

VII.

Course Description

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The course deals with the impact of human activities on the environment, consequences of environmental modification on human activity. (CMO No. 20 s. 2013)

VIII.

Course Credit/Unit

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3 Units

IX. Course Outcomes: 1. discovered the ways humans shaped the environment 2. explored the scientific and political controversies of environmental issues and solutions. 3. learned how to critically analyze environmental issues to intellectually engage with the community. 4. developed the collaborative, creative thinking, critical thinking skills, and communication and computation skills. 5. demonstrated awareness to the human impacts to the environment and initiated programs and activities concerning solutions to the environmental issues. X.

Course Design Matrix

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES (DLO)

At end of the unit, the students must have: 1. 2.

Identified and memorized the University’s vision, mission, core values, and college, degree, and course outcomes. Explained the University’s vision, mission, core values, and college, degree, and course outcomes.

COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER

1. University’s vision, mission, and core values 2. The Campus’ Outcomes 3. The Degree Outcomes 4. The Course/Subject Outcomes

TEXTBOOKS/ REFERENCES

2013 University Code 2011 WVSU Student Handbook

OUTCOMESBASED TEACHING & LEARNING (OBTL)

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (ALO)

Lecture Discussion Group Task

RESOURCE MATERIAL

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Quiz Grade/rating in Group Task

DURATION

3 hrs

2 hrs

Bulletin of Information Etc.

Values Focus: Scholarship, Harmony, Innovation, Nurturance, Excellence, Service At the end of the unit, the student must have:

Unit 1: THE HUMAN POPULATION

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West Visayas State University

HIMAMAYLAN CITY CAMPUS Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

DIVISION OF BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 1. 2. 3.

Explained the human population growth using graphs, tables and charts. Designed human population growth and distribution chart using indigenous resources. Gathered, organized and interpreted human population dynamics data.

At the end of the unit, the student must have: 1. Defined ecosystem. 2. Identified the characteristics of life. 3. Identified and discussed the major components of the ecosystem. 4. Discussed the transformation of energy in the ecosystem. 5. Explained the various nutrient cycles in the ecosystem.

1. Human Population Growth 2. Human Population Dynamics a. Age structure b. Density c. Dispersal d. Birth rate e. Death rate

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Described the human impact to the environment in terms of pollution, land degradation, biodiversity loss, global warming and human health.

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Field survey Graphing

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Steffen, W. et al. Global Change and the Earth System; A Planet Under Pressure. New York: Springer, 2004.

Group reports on human population dynamics data

Survey forms Interview guide Online data 12 hrs

Unit 2: ECOSYSTEMS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK? 1. 2. 3. 4.

5.

At the end of the unit, the student must have:

Miller, G. T. & Spoolman, S. E. Essentials of Ecology. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2009.

Ecosystem What keeps us and other Organisms alive? What are the major components of an ecosystem? What happens to energy in an ecosystem? Food chain and food web What happens to matter in an ecosystem? a. Water cycle b. Carbon cycle c. Nitrogen cycle

Miller, G. T. & Spoolman, S. E. Essentials of Ecology. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2009. Steffen, W. et al. Global Change and the Earth System; A Planet Under Pressure. New York: Springer, 2004.

Lecture Reporting Role playing Group discussion Concept mapping

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Pen & paper test Rubrics Performance test

Video clips Books and ebooks

12 hrs

Unit 3. ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT TO ENVIRONMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Pollution Land Degradation Biodiversity Loss Global Warming Impact to Human Health

Miller, G. T. & Spoolman, S. E. Essentials of Ecology. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2009.

Field survey Case study Site visit Video clips

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Group Reporting Case study report

Survey form Documentary video

12 hrs

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West Visayas State University

HIMAMAYLAN CITY CAMPUS Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

DIVISION OF BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 2.

Steffen, W. et al. Global Change and the Earth System; A Planet Under Pressure. New York: Springer, 2004.

Developed awareness on the anthropogenic impact to the environment.

At the end of the unit, the student must have: 1. 2. 3.

Described an environmental sustainable society. Discussed the Philippine Environmental Laws Proposed programs or activities on how to mitigate environmental issues in a community.

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Portfolio Movie review

Unit 4: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1.

An environmentally sustainable society 2. Philippine Environmental Laws a. RA 9003 ( Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) b. RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) c. RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air of 1999) d. RA 9147 (Wildlfe Resources, Conservation, and Protection Act)

Miller, G. T. & Spoolman, S. E. Essentials of Ecology. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2009.

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Brainstorming sessions Focused group discussion Symposium

*Graded reporting *Evaluation of symposium activity

Evaluation form Peer rating criteria

12 hrs

Steffen, W. et al. Global Change and the Earth System; A Planet Under Pressure. New York: Springer, 2004.

Note: This syllabus is flexible and may include additional topics and activities deemed necessary by the teacher and students.

*This syllabus is the intellectual property of WVSU. It can be used for instruction purposes provided that prior approval is granted by the University. Likewise, the designer(s) of the syllabus must be properly acknowledged.

West Visayas State University

HIMAMAYLAN CITY CAMPUS Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

DIVISION OF BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

XI. Criteria for Grading

Grade Components: Midterm/Final Exam Unit Test/Activities Supplementary Outputs TOTAL

40% 30% 30% 100%

Prepared and Designed By:

GECILA M. GALLARON Course Facilitator-WVSU Calinog Campus

MAE B. ANGELES Course Facilitator-WVSU Pototan Campus

RAQUEL P. PEDRAJAS Course Facilitator-WVSU Pototan Campus

VIRGIE P. TAN, Ph.D. Course Facilitator-WVSU Himamaylan

MIRZA V. LACHAUNA Course Facilitator-WVSU Lambunao

MARIAN M. BANQUILLO Course Facilitator-WVSU Janiuay

GRACE A. MANAJERO Course Facilitator-WVSU Main Reviewed by:

Approved:

SIMON L. BUENDIA, Ph.D. Chair, Math and Science Department

VIRGIE P. TAN, Ph.D Director, School of Education and Technology

MARLYN V. RIVERA, Ph.D. Dean of Instruction

*This syllabus is the intellectual property of WVSU. It can be used for instruction purposes provided that prior approval is granted by the University. Likewise, the designer(s) of the syllabus must be properly acknowledged.