BSES 38 Learning Guide

Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
(CvSU)
DON SEVERINO DE LAS ALAS CAMPUS
Indang, Cavite

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

BSES37: The Teaching of Science

Second Semester, AY 2023 – 2024

Course Description: This course deals with the goals, materials, content, assessment,
management and methods of teaching science at the secondary level; provides opportunities for
class observation and demonstration teaching.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Implement a variety of classical and modern teaching method, approaches, strategies,
and techniques in teaching science;
2. integrate the learnings from professional education courses such as curriculum
development, principles of teaching, and assessment of learning in planning, designing,
and implementing the classroom instructions;
3. prepare a technology-infused lesson plans that integrate modern mobile and computer
applications in teaching science; and,
4. produce a pre-recorded demonstration teaching on the assigned topic that exemplify
mastery of the content, expertise on selecting appropriate pedagogy, and fluency on the
use of technology
5. create a summative test and performance task with rubric to measure science learning
constructs.

Course Content

I. Outcome- Based Education in Teaching Science

II. Approaches, Methods, Techniques, and Strategies in Teaching Sciences
III. Science in K to 12 Curriculum and Resources in reviewing science subjects
IV. Lesson Planning
V. Instructional Materials Development for High School Science Education and Technology
in High School Science Education
VI. Assessment
VII. Micro Teaching Techniques
VIII. Effecftive Presentations
IX. Class Facilitation Strategies
X. Small Group Learning
XI. Individualized Learning Strategies
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Course Calendar

PERIOD /
COURSE CONTENT COURSE MATERIAL EXPECTED OUTPUT
DATE
Faculty Presentation
Week 1:
Orientation and Course Instructional Design
February 28, Setting of Expectations
Overview Template
2024
Accomplishment of Self-
Week 2:
Self-Assessment for English version of IN.K19+ Assessment Tool for
March 6, 2024
Technology Use (Asynchronous) Technology Use in
Foundation Day
Teaching
Selected topic by Pair
Outcome-Based Group Facilitation Topics
Week 3: Faculty Presentation
Education in Teaching
March 13, 2024
Science Reflection Paper
(Assignment)
Approaches, Methods,
Techniques, and
Strategies in Teaching Instructional Design /
Sciences Materials developed by Learning outcomes and
Week 4:
• Constructivist students through the Content for the chosen
March 20, 2024
Approach guidance of the Faculty topic (SGA)
• Inquiry – based
Approach

Curriculum map for Junior

High School and Senior
Science in K to 12
High School science to
Curriculum
Week 5: trace the indications of
• Spiral Progression DEPEd Science Curriculum
March 27, 2024 spiral progression.
• Revisiting Junior High for Junior and Senior High
(Suspended (Assignment)
School and Senior High School
Spiritual Day)
School Science
Approach and Strategies
for the chosen topic
(SGA)
Week 6: Resources in reviewing
April 3, 2024 science subjects

 Topics in:
DEPEd Science Curriculum
 Biology Compilation of on-line
for Junior and Senior High
Week 7:  Chemistry resource materials related
School
April 10, 2024  Physics to the chosen topic (SGA)
 Earth and Space
Sciences

Lesson Planning
Instructional Design /
• 7E’s Lesson Plan
Materials developed by Lesson Plan (Midterms
Week 8: • Tips in Lesson
students through the Output)
April 17, 2024 Planning
guidance of the Faculty
• Daily Lesson Log

Week 9:
MIDTERMS (Deadline of Lesson Plan)
April 24, 2024
Instructional Design /
Week 10-11 Instructional Materials Materials developed by Instructional Materials
May 1, 2024 Development for High students through the (Midterms Output)
Labor Day School Science Education guidance of the Faculty
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and Technology in High

School Science Education

 Learning Management
Systems
 Nearpod
 PhET Simulations
and Virtual
Laboratories
 Home Science
Experiments

Assessment
 3 Types of
Instructional Design /
Assessment Summative Assessment
Materials developed by
Week 11:  Traditional with Rubrics (Midterms
students through the
May 8, 2024 Assessment Output)
guidance of the Faculty
 Authentic Assessment
Techniques

Week 12: Faculty Presentation

May 15, 2024  Micro Teaching
Week 13: Techniques Instructional Design /
Recorded Micro Teaching
May 22, 2024  Effective Materials developed by
(Finals Output)
Week 14: Presentations students through the
May 29, 2024  Class Facilitation guidance of the Faculty

Week 15
June 5, 2024
Critique / Review of the
Week 16: Critique of Recorded Interactive and Reflective
assigned Pair (Finals
June 12, 2024 Micro Teaching Discussions
Output)
Week 17:
June 29, 2024
Week 18:
FINALS (Deadline of Submission of Finals Output)
June 26, 2024

Course Materials / Readings / References

All handouts/PPTs, and other reading materials as well as templates and video links will
be made available in the Facebook Messenger Group. Likewise a Google classroom will be
created.

Course Requirements

For this course, you will have two performance-based outputs equivalent to your midterm
and final exams (Recorded Video of Lecture and Recorded Micro Teaching), online quizzes /
assessment administered through Google Forms, and Small Group Activity outputs.

The grading system that will be used is:

Midterm Examination 20% (Lesson Plan, IM and Summative Assessment)

Final Examination 20% (Recorded Micro Teaching and Citique)
Attendance 10%
Outputs / Portfolio 25% (ID and IM of Student-Led Discussion)
Quizzes / Long Examinations 15% (Assignments)
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Class Participation 10% (Small Group Activity outputs)

TOTAL 100%

Course Policies

1. At the start of the semester, you will be asked to sign an Honor Pledge as an oath to your
honest commitment and participation in the flexible learning arrangement to be employed
by the University this Semester.
2. During in person sessions, you shall wear a decent attire and shall observe proper
decorum throughout the session.
3. For offline, asynchronous activities, you are expected to work diligently on assigned tasks
and to submit outputs on time.
4. All major exams, particularly Midterm and Final Examinations shall be administered as
scheduled (based on the University Calendar).
5. If you miss a major examination or any class activity, your absence may be excused and
you shall be allowed to make up for it only when your reasons are acceptable as assessed
by your instructor.
6. Any form of cheating and dishonesty shall not be tolerated. Once you are found guilty of
such, your chance to earn points or grades for the specific outputs shall be automatically
forfeited.
7. The University’s Grading System shall be followed as appropriate.

Additional Instructions

1. Read carefully all instructions for each task before working on the requirements.
2. Questions related to the course requirements may be coursed through the section’s
Facebook Messenger Application or through email, whichever is more convenient to your
available internet connection or mobile data. Replies will be sent during office hours.

Information about the Teacher

I am Dr. Sheila Arelli G. Safra, the faculty-in-charge of this course. I am a fulltime faculty
member of Cavite State University.

You can contact me through email: sheila.safra@cvsu.edu.ph

My consultation Hours: Thursdays 7:00 – 12:00 NN

Other Reminders

1. Submit your outputs on time.

2. Late submissions, i. e. within two weeks after the deadline, will only be accommodated
if reasons are valid and justifiable.
3. Follow CvSU rules and regulations as stipulated in the Student Handbook.

References
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