Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales

College of Teacher Education

AN OUTCOMES BASED LEARNING PROGRAM
BACHELOR in Secondary Education MAJOR IN Social Studies

VISION The President Ramon Magsaysay State University shall be a progressive learner-centered research
university recognized in the ASEAN Region in 2020.
MISSION The President Ramon Magsaysay State University shall primarily provide instruction, undertake research
and extension, and provide advanced studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, forestry,
engineering, technology, education, arts, sciences, humanities, and other fields as may be relevant to the
development of the Province.
GOALS OF THE Graduates of the Teacher Education Program have the ability to;
COLLEGE 1. Relate education to the larger historical, social, cultural and political processes;
2. Use wide range of teaching methodologies to effectively facilitate learning in various types of
environment;
3. Devise alternative teaching approaches for diverse learners;
4. Plan lessons with appropriate instructional materials for effective delivery and assessment of
learning outcomes;
5. Build a strong character reflecting professional and ethical teaching standards; and
6. Grow in person and in professional through the pursuit of lifelong learning.
NON The PRMSU values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
DISCRIMINATION The PRMSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
STATEMENT religion, creed, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other
legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic
programs, or other University administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or
complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
and Director of Student Affairs, PRMSU, Iba, Zambales
I. Course Code FTC 1

II. Course Title The Child and Adolescent and Learning Principles
III. Course The course focuses on child and adolescent development with emphasis on current research and theory
Description on biological, linguistic, cognitive, social and emotional dimensions of development. Further, this
includes factors that affect the progress of development of the learners and shall include appropriate
pedagogical principles applicable for each developmental level.
IV. Credit 3
V. Contact 3 hours (54 Hours)
Hours per
Week:
VI. Place of the Professional Education
Course in the
Program
VII. Prerequisite None

VIII. Course At the end of the semester 75% of the students have attained 80 % proficiency level:
General 1. Define and draw some principles of human development;
Objectives 2. Compare and contrast, organize and synthesize the different researches and theories
related to the four broad dimensions of child and adolescent development;
3. Observe and reflect on the applicability of the theories to children and adolescents in
their ( i.e. community, regional, or Philippine) context;
4. Identify and explain the factors affecting human development;
5. Articulate and describe the principles of learning and the applicability of the learning
theories to children and adolescents in their local contexts;
6. Create understanding on exceptional developments of children and adolescents.
IX. Course Outline and Timeframe
WEEK TOPICS
1-3 RMTU Vision and Mission
College Goals
Course Orientation

I. Basic Concepts and Issues on Human Development

 A. Human Development Meaning, Concepts and Approaches
B. The Core Issues on Human Development
1. Definition of childhood and adolescence
2. The rights of children and young person
3. The situation of Filipino children and young person
4. Department of Education’s Child Protection Policy (CPP)
C. Research in Child and Adolescent Development
D. Developmental Theories

4-6 II. Four Broad Dimension of Child and Adolescent Development

A. First Dimension: Physical Development
A.1 Pre-natal Development
A.2 brain Development
A.3 Perceptual Development
A.4 Motor Development
7-8 B. Second Dimension of Cognitive Development
B.1 Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
B.2 Vygotsky’s Theory of Development
B.3 Information Processing Theory
B.4 Intelligence Theory
9-10 C. Third Dimension: Language and Literacy Development

C.1 Behaviorist Theory

C.2 Nativist Theory
C.3 Interactionist Theory ( Cognitive)
C.4 Interactionist Theory ( Contextual)
C.5 Literacy Development

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

11-12 D. Fourth Dimension: Socio-emotional and Moral Development

 D.1 Erickson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
D.2 Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory
D.3 Lawrence Kohlberg’s Cognitive Theory of Moral Development
D.4 Carol Gilligan’s Theory of Moral Development

13-14 III. Factors Affecting Development

A. Maternal Nutrition, Child Nutrition, Early Sensory Stimulation
B. Age- related Changes: Universal Changes, Group Specific Changes, Individual Changes
C. Parenting, Role Modeling Peer Group Interactions

15-16 IV. Learning Principles and Theories

A. Nature of Learning
B. Theories of Learning
B.1. Behavioral Theories of Learning
B.2. B.F. Skinner Operant Conditioning Theory
B.3. Social Learning Theory
C. Factors that Contribute to Learning
D. Laws of Learning and Other Laws of Learning with Pedagogical Relevance
17-18 V. Children with Special Needs
A. Various Developmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
B. Exceptional Development

FINAL EXAMINATION

X. Suggested Child and Adolescent Development by Corpus et. al.

Readings
XI. Suggested 1. Human Growth and Development by Acero V.). et. al.
References 2. Developmental Psychology by Gines et. al.

XII. Teaching – 1. Lecture and Discussion

Learning 2. Individual/Group Presentations
Approaches 3. Open Forum
4. Use of Multi-media
XIII. Course Attendance
Requirement Major Examinations
s Project / Portfolio
Reflective Journals
XIV. Grading Class Standing – 50%
System Major Examination 30%
Project /Report 20%
100%
PRELIM GRADE-50% + FINAL TERM-50% = SEMESTRAL GRADE-100%

PERCENTAGE NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE PERCENTAGE NUMERAL DESCRIPTIVE

99-100 1.0 Excellent 78-80 2.75 Fair
96-98 1.25 75-77 3.0 Passing
93-95 1.5 70-74 4.0 Conditional
90-92 1.75 Very Good Below Failed
87-89 2.0 Inc Incomplete
84-86 2.25 Good DRP Dropped
81-83 2.5 S Satisfactory
XV. Classroom 1. Regular attendance is required for all students. Number of absences is limited only to 20%
Policies of the total contact hour (11 hours).
2. Wearing the university student’s ID and uniform at all times is required for all the students
except when having field activities.
3. Cellular phones must be turned-off or in silent mode during classes.
4. Seat plan for large classes will be implemented.
5. Three tardiness is equivalent to one-day absence.
6. Special examination is only allowed to students with valid reason, and within 1 week after
the scheduled examination. If the student fails to take the special examination during the grace
period, he/she will incur a grade of zero on the examination.
7. Students shall abide the instructor/professor’s policy on the submission of learning outputs
based on the metrics and deadline given.
XVI. Class
Schedule
XVII. Consultation
Hour
Prepared by:

Instructor

Reviewed by:

Approved: