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Code: SLSU-OF-IN01
SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY Revision: 00
Date: 20 October 2015
Main Campus, Sogod, Southern Leyte

COURSE SYLLABUS

Science, Technology and Society

1st Semester, 2019-2020

National Goal : The attainment of globally competitive Filipinos through quality and excellent education, relevant and
responsive to changing environment, accessible and equitable to deserving students, and efficient and
effective in optimizing returns and benefits.

University Vision : A high quality corporate science and technology university.

University Mission : SLSU will:

 Produce S and T leaders and competitive professionals;

 Generate breakthrough research in S and T –based disciplines;
 Transform and improve the quality of life in the communities in the service areas;
 Be self-sufficient and financially variable.
University Goals :

 Develop comprehensive curricula to produce S and T leaders and professionals

 Establish a culture a Science and Technology-based research
 Facilitate adoption of technology to communities and service areas
 Intensify production capability
 Establish a transparent, efficient and effective management system
 Quality Policy : We, at the Southern Leyte State University commit enthusiastically to satisfy our stakeholders’ needs and
expectations by adhering to good governance, relevance and innovations of our instruction, research and
development, extension and other support services and to continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality
Management System in compliance to ethical standards and applicable statutory, regulatory, industry and
stakeholders’ requirements.

The Management commits to establish, maintain and monitor our quality management system and ensure that
adequate resources are available.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of this program, the BEEd graduates have the ability to:

A. Common to all programs in all types of schools

At the end of this program, the BEEd 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 themes (PQF level 6 descriptor);
d.) Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility; and
e.) Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722).

B. Common to the disciplines- (Teacher Education)

f.) Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological and political context;
g.) Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline;
 h.) Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners
and their environments;
i.) Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners;
j.) Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant and sustainable educational
practices;
k.) Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and
outcomes;
l.) Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities; and
m.) Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experimental and field-based
opportunities.

C. Specific to a sub-discipline and a major (Technology and Livelihood education)

n.) Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of secondary learners;

o.) Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the secondary curriculum;
p.) Create and utilize materials appropriate to the secondary level to enhance teaching and learning;
q.) Design and implement assessment tools and procedure to measure secondary learning outcomes;
r.) Design and implement sustainable research and extension study/project in any TLE area;
s.) Implement entrepreneurship/production activity in any TLE area; and
t.) Caring, creative and innovative molders of future leaders.

A. Course Details

COURSE NAME Science, Technology, and Society

The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political, and
Course Description economic contexts that shape and are shaped by them. (CMO No. 20, series of 2013) This
interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by science and
technology in society. Such realities pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our
living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and technological development
happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical
underpinnings at play. This course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students that they are
 able to live the good life and display ethical decision making in the face of scientific and
technological advancement.
This course includes mandatory topics on climate change and environmental awareness.

Number of Units 3 units/ 3 hours per week/ 54 hours

Prerequisite None

B. Course Outcome and Relationship to Program Outcome

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

At the end of the course, the learners should have: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U

1. Articulated the impacts of science and / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

technology on society, specifically Philippine
society
2. Explained how science and technology affect / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
society and the environment and its role in nation-
building
3. Analyzed the human condition in order to deeply / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
reflect and express philosophical ramifications that
are meaningful to the student as a part of
4. Defined and demonstrated the impact of social / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
media on the students’ life and Philippine society in
general
5. Imbibed the importance of science and / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
technology in the preservation of the environment
and the development of the Filipino nation
6. Critiqued human flourishing vis-à-vis the / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
progress of science and technology such that the
student may be able to define for himself/herself
the meaning of the good life.
7. Fostered the value of a healthy lifestyle toward / / / / / / / / / / / /
the holistic and sustainable development of society
and the environment
8. Creatively presented the importance and / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
contributions of science and technology to society
9. Examined shared concerns that make up the / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
good life in order to come up with innovative and
creative solutions to contemporary issues guided
by ethical standards
10. Illustrated how the social media and / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
information age impact their lives and their
understanding of climate change

B. COURSE CONTENT:

Intended Learning Outcomes Course Content/Topic Hours Teaching Strategies Assessment References
(ILO) Tools
At the end of the orientation, Orientation:
the students must have:
 1. Explained and interpreted 1. National Goal 1.5 hrs Lecture TV – VCD Course
the national goal, 2. SLSU Vision and Mission Classroom discussion Tapes Syllabus
University vision mission 3. University Goals
and goals, quality policy, 4. Quality Policy Supervision Syllabus
teacher education program, 4. SLSU Hymn Handouts
objectives, SLSU Hymn and 5. Program Objectives
relate the overall course 6. Course Objectives
outline, grading system and 7. Course Outline
requirements. 8. Course Grading System
2. Internalized the Grading 9. Course Requirements
system, program objectives,
course outline and course
requirements.

Values:
Appreciation of the SLSU VGMO
and development of
commitment to its attainment.
GRADING PERIOD A. GENERAL CONCEPTS AND STS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter I. Historical Lecture and Oral Recitation 1
students must have: antecedents in which social 7 hrs Discussion Quizzes
1. Discussed the interactions considerations changed the Film Showing Assignment
between S&T and society course of science and Group Dynamics
throughout history; technology Inquiry-Based
2. Correlated scientific and Learning
technological developments a. In the World: Ancient, Middle
to society and the and Modern Ages
environment ; b. In the Philippines
3. Identified the paradigm
 shifts in history.

Values:
Value the contribution of the
scientists in the development
of science and technology.
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter II. Intellectual Lecture and Oral Recitation 1
students must have: revolutions that defined 3 hrs Discussion Quiz
1. Articulated ways by which society Film Showing Worksheets
society is transformed by a. Copernican Cooperative Learning
science and technology; b. Darwinian
and c. Freudian
2. Reflected on the influence d. Information
of the different periods in e. Meso-American
the past that helped shape f. Asian
the present status of the g. Middle East
science and technology. h. African

Values:
Show appreciation of the
relevant and substantial
contributions of the past
that elevate present
condition.
At the end of the chapter, the
students must have:
1. Discussed the role of
Science and Technology in
Philippine nation building;
2. Evaluated government
policies pertaining to
science and technology in
terms of their contributions
to nation building; and
3. Identified actual science
and technology policies of
the government and
appraise their impact on
the development of the
Filipino nation.
Chapter III. Science and Small Group Activity Oral Recitation 1
Technology and Nation 4 hrs Discussion Group
Building Video Presentation Presentation
a. The Philippine Government Cooperative Learning Quiz
S&T Agenda
b. Major development programs
and personalities in S&T in the
Philippines
c. Science Education in the
Philippines
d. Selected indigenous science
and technologies

Values:
Be aware of the various
programs and policies of
the government in nation
building brought by
technological development.

GRADING PERIOD B. STS AND THE HUMAN CONDITION

At the end of the chapter, the Chapter IV. The Human 4 hrs Reflection and Essay 1
students must have: Person flourishing in terms Discussion Quiz
1. Analyzed the human of science and technology Experiential Learning Reaction Paper
condition in order to deeply Film Showing
reflect and express  Technology as a Way of
philosophical ramifications Revealing
that are meaningful to the
 Human Flourishing
student as a part of society;
2. Critiqued human
flourishing vis-à-vis the
progress of science and
technology so that the
student can define for
himself/herself the
meaning of the good life;
and
3. Named ways on how
technology aided in
revealing the truth about
human being.

Values:
Appreciate the complexity
of the human condition.
At the end of the chapter, the Lecture and Oral Recitation 1
students must have: Discussion Case Study
Chapter V. The Good Life 3 hrs Independent Learning Quiz
1. Defined good life; Case Study
2. Examined shared concerns
that make up the good life
in order to come up with
innovative, creative
solutions to contemporary
issues guided by ethical
standards; and
3. Shared their own
experiences/encounters
that help them define good
life operationally.

Values:
Celebrate life.
At the end of the chapter, the Reflection and Oral Recitation 1
students must have: Chapter VI. When 2 hrs Discussion Reaction
1. Examined human rights in Technology and Humanity Active Learning Paper
order to uphold such rights Cross Cooperative Learning Quiz
in technological ethical
dilemmas;
2. Justified the significance of
technology to the
advancement of human
development; and
3. Evaluated the pros and cons
 of the effect of technology
to human lives.

Values:
Technology cannot take
place human intelligence.
1.
Midterm Examination 1.5 hrs
Sub-Total No. Hours 26 hrs
At the end of the chapter, the 4 hrs. Reflection and Oral 1
students must have: Discussion Recitation
1. Evaluated contemporary Chapter VII. Why does the Film Showing Case Study
human experience in order to future not need us? Group Work Quiz
strengthen and enlighten the Case Method
human person functioning in
society; and
2. Predicted the situation of
society based on the present
condition of science and
technology.

Values:
Being prepared for what is in
store for us in the future.
GRADING PERIOD C. SPECIFIC ISSUES IN STS
At the end of the chapter, the 3 hrs. Presentation and Debate 1
students must have: Chapter VIII. The Discussion Oral
1. Linked learned concepts to Information Age (Gutenberg Group Dynamics Recitation
 the development of the to Social Media) Reporting Quiz
information age and its Interview
impact on society; and
2. Illustrated how the social
media and the information
age have impacted our lives.

Values:
Value the contributions of the
information technology that
define the society of today.
Adaptation to evolution.
Midterm Examination 1.5 hrs
Sub-Total No. Hours 26 hrs
At the end of the chapter, the 4 hrs. Presentation and Debate 1
students must have: Chapter IX. Biodiversity and Discussion Oral
1. Determined the the Healthy Society Debate Recitation
interrelatedness of society, Quiz
environment, and health; Genetically Modified
2. Discussed the ethics and Organisms: Science, Health,
and Politics
implications of GMOs and
potential future impacts ;
and
3. Evaluated the pros and cons
of GMO’s.

Values
Appreciate the benefits of
 GMO’s to human lives.
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter X. The Nano World 3 hrs Presentation and Debate 1
students must have: Discussion Oral Recitation
1. Defined and characterized Cooperative Learning Investigative
nanotechnology; Reaction Paper
2. Discussed the major Quiz
impacts (both potential and
realized} of nanotechnology
on society;
3. Analyzed the issue through
the conceptual STS lenses;
and
4. Critiqued the issue on its
costs and benefits to
society.

Values:
Balance the health risks and
benefits on technological
advancement.
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At the end of the chapter, the Chapter XI. Gene Therapy 4 hrs Presentation and Debate 1
students must have: (Stem Cells) Discussion Oral
1. Described gene therapy and Group Dynamics Recitation
its various forms; Film Showing Investigative
2. Assessed the issue’s Reaction
potential benefits and Paper
detriments to global health; Quiz
3. Analyzed the ethical issues
 affecting the application of
stem cells to improve and /
or human lives.

Values:
Health is wealth.
Appreciate the efforts of
people behind gene
therapy.
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter XII. Climate Change 5.5 hrs. Group 1
students must have: and Disaster Risk Reduction Presentation and Presentation
1. Identified the causes of Management Discussion Research
climate change; Group Work Paper
1. Climate Change and the
2. Assessed the various Quiz
Energy Crisis
impacts of climate change 2. Disaster Risk Reduction
including economic, Management
geopolitical, biological, 2. Environmental Awareness
meteorological, etc.; 3. Alternative Energy Resources
3. Applied STS concepts to the
issue of climate change; and
4. Suggested ways in helping
minimize the effects of
climate change.

Values:
Internalize the contributions
of humans to impact of
climate change.
At the end of the orientation, Culminating Activity 3 hrs Group and Plenary Group 1
the students must have: Discussions Presentation
1. Researched, presented, and
Research
made a stand on S&T issues
Paper
that currently affect Philippine
society.
FINAL EXAMINATION 1.5 hrs. Paper-pencil Test
Sub-Total No. of Hours 28 hrs.
TOTAL 54 hrs.

Note: Students with special needs shall be dealt with appropriately depending on the activities/ requirements of the course.

D. REFERENCES

1. Serafica, P., Paliwen, G., Caslib, B., and Alata, E. (2018) Science, Technology, and Society, First Edition, Rex Printing Co. Inc,
Philippines.

E. Grading System

Midterm/Final Exams - 40%

Participation - 25%
 Quizzes - 10%
Project - 25%
Total 100%
n.) Provision for Flexibility

The projects include Oral Reporting which is preferably by powerpoint presentation using the latest application. This
will determine and largely affect the final grade of a student. Any assignment or project submitted after the agreed due date, will
be accepted at the discretion of the professor. All projects must be original to avoid further demerits or disciplinary actions.
Cheating during quizzes and/or term examinations would mean another disciplinary actions, such as discontinuity from the tests
or a failing grade of this course. Students are expected to attend all class sessions of this course. The university policy on 10-hour
absences allowable for a student will be strictly observed. Students who are not wearing the prescribed school uniform are also
considered absent. The student concerned should notify the professor in advance or explain in the next meeting if he/she thinks
his/her absence is excusable. The professor has the right to ask for a supporting document when the student is absent during a
quiz or term examination or when he/she makes a long absence for him/her to be considered excused and be allowed to take a
special quiz/term exam.

The mode of instruction employs an online technology called Schoology such that contact between students and teacher
continues even when the latter is on official travel, therefore students should enroll in the said technology. The students are also
enjoined to conduct at least one extension program or community outreach throughout the duration of the course where their
knowledge on saving and/or preserving ecological balance can be best shared to an agreed community in the service area.

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

JASON D. SALUDES, MTE LORELIE J. JUSTIMBASTE, Ed.D JOEY A. CARAQUIL, Ed.D

Instructor I Department Head College Dean
 CONFIRMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This is to confirm that the contents of the course syllabus in ________GE-SS 101_______,1st semester of AY 2018-2019 at SLSU-MC,
Sogod, Southern Leyte, were discussed to us during the first day of class and a copy of which was provided for reproduction and
individual reference and guide.

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