Holy Cross of Davao College

Sta Ana Avenue, Davao City

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Course No. : Educ 24 Credit: 3units

II. Course Title : Principles of Teaching 1 Pre-requisite: none
III. Course Description:
This course introduces prospective teachers to the nature of teaching. It deals
specifically with the principles of effective instruction and the concomitant processes
involved; instructional planning and demonstration teaching. The course is a blend of
theoretical information and selected matching actual experiences.

IV. Course Objectives:  At the end

end of this course, the
the students
students should
should be able to:
Cognitive (Knowledge)
1. Explain the different concepts of teaching and the teaching profession
2. Enumerate and cite examples of the different principles of teaching
3. Develop instructional decisions processes in the teaching-learning process
Affective (Attitude)
1. Display positive attitudes towards teaching particularly in:
a. Appreciating teaching as a profession
b. Manifesting professionalism and appropriate work ethics befitting a teacher
c. Demonstrating commitment to his/her tasks assigned and capability to
engage in collaborative efforts and teamwork

Psychomotor (Skills)
1. Demonstrate decision-making skills related to the appropriate selection of
a. Objectives
b. Subject matter/ content
c. Methodologies/ strategies
d. Different types of instructional materials
e. Instructional delivery system
2. Exhibit competencies in
a. Applying principles of teaching/learning in contrived and if possible in
actual natural situations
b. Identifying teaching strategies for a particular teaching learning situations
and objectives set.

V. Course Outline
No. of hours

 A. The Teaching

Teaching Profession:
Profession: An Overview
Overview 3
B. Elements of Teaching and Learning,
Principles Underlying Teaching
1. Learners
2. Teachers
 3. Learning Environment 6
C. Principles Underlying Teaching 3
D. Management of Instruction 6
1. Lesson Planning
E. Objective Specification 3
1. Kinds of objectives: Cognitive, psychomotor and affective
2. Components/ elements of an instructional objective
3. Criteria of measurable objective
F. Determining Appropriate Content 12
G. Selecting Appropriate Instructional Materials and Assessment 9
H. Classroom Management 6
I. Effective Instructional Technique: 3
1. Motivation
2. Discussion
3. Effective Questioning
4. Handling
5. Learners’ Responses

Total 51 hours

VI. References:
A. Books

Ref 1 – Acero, V.O et. al (2000). Principles and Strategies of Learning . Manila: Rex
Bookstore, Inc.SSS
Ref 2 – Aquino, G.V.(2003). Effective Teaching . 3rd ed. Mandaluyong City: National;
Bookstore
Ref 3 – Arends, R.I. et .al. (2002). Exploring Teaching . 2d. ed. New York: McGraw Hill
Ref 4 – Barry, K. & King L. (2003). Beginning Teaching and Beyond. 3 rd  ed . Sydney, NSW:
Social Science Press
Ref 5 – Boiser, D.C. (2000). Strategies for Teaching, a Modular Approach . Quezon City:
Rexbookstore, inc.
Ref 6 – Corpuz, B.B & Salandanan, G.G. (2007). Principles of Teaching I.  Quezon City;
Lorimar Publishing Company, Inc.
Ref 7 – Corpuz, B.B and Salandanan, G.G. (2003). Principles and Strategies of Teaching .
Quezon City; Lorimar Publishing Company, Inc.
Ref 8 – Cruickshank, D.R. et.al (2006). The Act of Teaching . New York: McGraw Hil
Ref 9 – Garcia, C.D. (2005). Principles and Strategies of Teaching : A Skill Approach.
Mandaluyong City. Books atbp. Publishing House Corp.
Ref 10 – Hidalgo F. (2001) Tips on How to Teach Effectively  Manila: Rex BookStore.
Ref 11 – Salandanan G. (2005). Teaching and the Teacher. Quezon City. Lorimar Publishing
Co., Inc.
Ref 12 – Zulueta F.M. and Guimbatan, K.L.(2002) Teaching Strategies and Educational
 Alternatives. Vol. 1 Mandaluyong City: Academic Publishing Corp.

B. Web Resources

Ref 13 – Teaching strategies and methods.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest137251-1444216-teaching-
strategies-and-methods-1/
Ref 14 – Velasco, Jukerznet (2013). Objective-related: Principles of teaching
http://www.slideshare.net/jukerznet/principles-of-teaching-1-objectiverelated-principles-
of-teaching