Wesleyan University – Philippines

Cabanatuan City
College of Education

Course No: Edu. 104

Course Title: Principles of Teaching 1
Units: 3
Pre-requisite: Child and Adolescent Development (CAD)
 To promote academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being and social responsibility inspired by the core
values of John Wesley
Mission, Vision, and Goals
 A leading Christian university committed to lifelong learning in a globalized community.
 To this end, WU-P undergirds scholarship, character and service with a lively faith in God.
Promoting and integrating academic excellence, spiritual development, and social responsibility inspired by the core values of John
Institutional Outcomes
Wesley
The course introduces prospective teachers to the nature of teaching. It deals especially with the principles of effective instruction
Course Description
and the concomitant processes involved instructional planning and actual teaching.
Program Outcomes  In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts of teaching and the teaching profession, principles of teaching, and
instructional processes
 Decision-making skills related to appropriate selection of objectives, content, methodologies and strategies, different types of
instructional materials and instructional delivery systems
 Competencies in applying principles of teaching/learning in contrived and if possible in actual natural situations and in identifying
teaching strategies appropriate to particular teaching learning situation and objectives set
 Demonstrating positive attitudes towards teaching by appreciating teaching as profession, manifesting professionalism and by
demonstrating commitment
LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTENTS LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
At the end of the chapter, the students can Classroom Orientation
a. demonstrate in-depth knowledge and appreciation on the  WUP Mission-Vision-Goals  Recitation
 Sharing and Discussion
WUP Mission, Vision, Goals, Core Values, and the  WUP Core Values  Reflection
 Think-Pair-Apply
objectives of College of Education; and  College of Arts and Sciences Objectives
b. understand the class rules and expected learning  Classroom Rules
outcomes.  Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: UNIT I: THE ELEMENTS OF TEACHING – LEARNING
a. explain the three elements of teaching – learning process; PROCESS
b. analyze the nature of learners and its implication to the Chapter 1 - The Learner
teaching – learning process;  The Learner as an Embodied Spirit  Think – Pair and Share
c. identify the professional and personal attributes of a  The Fundamental Equipment of the Learner  Multiple Intelligence Test
teacher;  Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory  Human Chain
d. value the importance of personal and professional traits of  Learning Styles  Class Observation
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a teacher; and Chapter 2 - The Teacher K-W-L
e. describe a facilitative learning environment.  The Professional Teacher  Entry Pass  Unit Quiz
 Professional Attributes  Interview  Reflection
 Personal Attributes  Debate  Unit Portfolio
 The National Competency – Based Teacher  Film Showing(To Sir with Love)
Standards
Chapter 3 - The Learning Environment
  The Learning Environment  Concept Maps
 Physical Environment  Journal Entry
 Psychological Environment  Role Playing
 A Facilitative Learning
At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: UNIT II: THE PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
a. explain the meaning of learning and teaching;
b. discuss the nine principles of learning; Chapter 1 – Principles of Learning  Jigsaw activity  Unit Portfolio
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c. appraise the implications of these principles in the Meaning of Learning & Teaching  Pictograph making  Recitation
teaching – learning process; and  Principles of Learning  Group discussion  Reflection
d. identify the different laws of learning and its significance  Group Presentation as
to the learning process. Chapter 2 – Laws of Learning  Research formative assessment
 Discussion
 Blended Learning
At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: UNIT III: MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
a. discuss the different principles in formulating objectives;
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b. differentiate the three domains of learning; Chapter 1 – Objective – Related Principles of K-W-L
c. formulate SMART lesson objectives; Teaching  Discussion  Unit Quiz
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d. analyze the process in writing lesson objectives; Guiding Principles in Formulating Objectives Workshop on how to write  Reflection
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e. explain the guiding principles in selecting and organizing Taxonomy of Objectives in the Three Domains lesson objectives  Unit Portfolio
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content; How to write Lesson Objectives  Writing lesson objectives  Demo Teaching
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f. differentiate the terms: method, technique, approach and Standards and Competencies in the K – 12  Recitation
strategy; Curriculum  Reflection
g. identify the different teaching approaches, teaching
strategies, methods and teaching techniques; and Chapter 2 – Selection and Organization of Content
h. demonstrate the different methods of teaching;  Guiding Principles  Group Presentation
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The Structure of Subject Matter Content  Research
 Cognitive, Skills, Values

Chapter 3 – Selection and Use of Teaching

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Strategies Simulation and Role Playing
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Guiding Principles in the Selection and Use of  Blended Learning
Teaching Strategies
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Brain – Based Strategies
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Graphic Organizers for Classification
Chapter 4 – Different Approaches and Methods  Demonstration activity
 Teaching Approaches, Teaching Strategies,  Discussion
methods of teaching and teaching techniques  Collaborative learning
At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: UNIT IV: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
a. discuss the different principles in classroom management;
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b. show the importance of time management in the teaching Chapter 1 – Guiding Principles in Classroom K-W-L
– learning process; Management  Unit Quiz
c. explain some causes of disciplinary problems Chapter 2 – Management of Time  Class Observations  Reflection
d. analyze the different ways to prevent disciplinary Chapter 3 – Discipline  Interview
  Unit Portfolio
problems Some Causes of Disciplinary Problems  Excursion
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e. demonstrate the different modes of establishing discipline How to Prevent Disciplinary Problems  Simulation
f. establish classroom routines and transitions  Various Modes of Establishing  Debate
Discipline/Classroom Control  Journal Writing
 The Canter Model of Assertive Discipline  Demo Teaching
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Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems
Chapter 4 – Managing the Physical Environment
 Furniture Arrangement
 Seating Arrangement
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Physical Condition of the Classroom
Chapter 5 – Establishing Classroom Routine and
transition
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At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: UNIT V: EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING AND REACTING K-W-L
a. develop their questioning techniques; TECHNIQUES  Group Discussion  Unit Quiz
b. explain the different ways in handling students’ response;  How to Improve Questioning Technique  Entry pass  Reflection
c. appreciate the importance of effective questioning in the  Handling Pupil’s Response  Journal writing
 Unit Portfolio
teaching – learning process.
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At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: UNIT VI: HOMEWORK K-W-L
a. explain the different functions of homework; and  Functions of Homework  Discussion  Unit Quiz
b. analyze the different principles in the use of Homework.  Guiding Principles in the Use of Homework  Interview  Reflection
 Group work
 Unit Portfolio

Grading System:

A. Class Standing
(Learning outputs, participation,
recitation, assignment) - 50 %
B. Term Exam - 30 %
C. Requirements/Projects - 20%
100%

Requirements:

A. Attendance, participation in class

B. Written assignments submitted on time
C. Term Exams and Quizzes
D. Oral recitation/performance and Written Works

References:

Aquino, Gaudencio V. (1988). Principles of Teaching and Educational Technology

Corpuz, Brenda B. Salandan, Gloria G. (2007). Principles of Teaching 1. Lorimar Publishing: Manila