EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Tacloban City
Control No. EVSU-ACA-F-005
Title of Form: Course Syllabus Revision No. 04
Date January 30, 2021

Institutional Graduate BSED Program Educational Outcomes

VISION Institutional Outcomes (IO) BSED Program Outcomes (PO)
Attributes (IGA) (PEO)
A Leading State Demonstrate personal and 1. Excellent in one’s field of 1. Demonstrate deep understanding of 1. Display basic and comprehensive
collective adherence to high specialization thereby scientific concepts and principles. understanding of knowledge, principles of the
University in demonstrating a personal and 2.Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and subject matter in the sciences.
standards and distinctive
Technological and achievement. collective adherence to high learning. 2. Apply the scientific principles in solving
current problems.
Professional standards in all areas. 3. Utilize effective science teaching methods. 3. Uses scientific inquiry in understanding and
Instill the value for lifelong learning 2. Visionary leaders guided 4. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive
Education with the highest practice of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the
explaining natural phenomena.
MISSION among graduates who are guided 4. Employ effective teaching techniques for
with highest practice of ethics, ethical and moral standards. sciences. diverse types of learners in varied learning
Develop a Strong 3. Serving individuals towards
principles and moral standards. conditions.
Technologically and a committed citizenry, driven 5. Design and utilizes a variety of appropriate
Professionally Competent by relevant cause for the assessment techniques to monitor and
Productive Human Resource Show commitment and motivation common good. evaluate learning.
Imbued with Positive Values to exist with relevance and 4. Unifying agent founded on 6. Provide regular feedback to students.
Needed to Propel significance in providing assistance truth and respect of human
7. Utilize appropriate pedagogy and use of
Sustainable Development to clientele. technology for the different science content
worth amidst diversity of beliefs areas.
CORE VALUES and talents. 8. Demonstrate skills in various methods of
Create an environment which teaching-learning in the sciences to include
respect each other’s worth, beliefs conducting science investigations, making
E – Excellence and talents towards a synergistic models and prototype, and doing science
V – Value-Laden goal. research.
S – Service-Driven 9 Create and utilize learning experiences in
U – Unity in Diversity Provide platforms for technological the classrooms to develop learner’s skills in
discovery learning, problem leaning and
competence and skills critical thinking.
development.

Course Information
Course Code Special Topics 413 Course Description
Course Title Current Trends and Issues in Education
Credit Units 3 Units This course examines contemporary trends and pressing issues shaping education in the Philippines.
Lecture/Lab Hours 3-hour lecture Students will delve into critical topics such as educational policies, curriculum development, teacher
Class Schedule education, access and equity, technology integration, and the evolving role of education in a rapidly
Prerequisite(s) N/A changing society. Through critical analysis, discussions, and research, students will gain a
N/A comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges facing Philippine education today.
Co-Requisite(s)

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 COURSE CONTENT
Week Course/ Teaching-Learning
Topics Resources & References Assessment Learning Evidence
No. Learning Outcomes Activities
1 Orientation about the Orientation 1. PPT Slides Orientation The students will be Proof of membership in
University’s Vision, 2. Syllabus asked relevant questions the GC for Google
Mission, and Core Values 1. EVSU Vision, 3. Messenger Chat Group Activity: Icebreaker activity as well as clarifications Classroom and list of
Mission, and Core 4. University Code to introduce students and concerning the orientation groupings
Be introduced to the Values 5. Laptop and/or Smart Phone discuss their expectations
course description, with Internet/Mobile Data for the course. Official email address
coverage, requirements, 2. Course Syllabus
and grading system.
2 At the end of the lesson, I. Introduction to Philippine 1. E-book: Activity 1: 1. Student-created
the students are expected Education • Philippine Education: Education Timeline Evaluate the accuracy, timelines (either
to: A Historical completeness, and clarity physical or digital)
a. Overview of the Philippine Perspective by Isagani Students create a timeline of the visual map. Assess showcasing key events
1. Identify current issues Education System Medina (2003) of key events and the group's ability to and milestones in
and trends in education. • Education in the milestones in Philippine identify key components Philippine education
b. Key Trends and Issues in Philippines: A Century education history, and stakeholders. history. Assess for
2. Analyze the impact of Philippine Education highlighting major reforms accuracy,
of Challenges and
these issues on and changes. This can be completeness, and
educational practices and c. Historical Context of Opportunities by done individually or in small Individual/Group clarity of information.
programs. Education in the Philippines. Teresita Macapagal- groups. presentation
Arroyo (2007) Graded Recitation 2. Student reports or
2. Articles Activity 2: Education in Quiz presentations
• The Philippine My Community summarizing their
Education System: A interviews with
Critical Review by Ma. Students interview family community members.
Lourdes S. Bautista members, community Assess for depth of
(2015) members, or teachers information gathered,
• The State of Education about their experiences understanding of local
in the Philippines: A with education in their local education context, and
Report Card by the area. They share their connection to broader
findings and discuss how trends.
Philippine Institute for
these experiences reflect
Development Studies
broader trends in Philippine 2. Grading Rubric
(2020)
education.
3. PPT Slides
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
with Internet/Mobile Data
3 At the end of the lesson, II. Educational Policies and 1. E-book Activity 1: Assess group Student-created
the students are expected Reforms • The K to 12 Curriculum Mapping presentations for depth of curriculum maps for a
to: Curriculum: A Guide analysis, understanding of specific subject area.
for Teachers and Students analyze the K-12 curriculum components, Assess for accuracy,
Learners by the curriculum framework for a completeness, and

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 1. Analyze the a. The K-12 Curriculum: Department of specific subject area (e.g., and ability to connect to understanding of
implementation and Implementation and Education (2013) Math, Science, English) teaching and learning. learning objectives and
challenges of the K-12 Challenges • Education Reform in and map out the learning skills progression.
curriculum. the Philippines: A objectives and skills taught
b. The Enhanced Basic Critical Analysis by at each grade level.
2. Evaluate the impact of Education Act of 2013 (RA Michael Tan (2017)
K-12 on teacher training 10533) 2. Articles
and student learning. • The Implementation of Mini-Seminar Series 1 Assess student Follow-Up Activities:
c. Other Relevant Educational the K-12 Curriculum in Invite a speaker with engagement with the Assign follow-up
3. Understand the key Policies and Reforms the Philippines: experience in implementing speaker, quality of activities, such as
provisions and objectives of Challenges and the K-12 curriculum to questions asked, and reflective essays,
RA 10533. Opportunities by Ma. share their perspectives on reflection on an expert journals or narrative
the challenges and perspective. reports to reinforce
Lourdes S. Bautista
4.Analyze the intended and opportunities. Students can learning.
(2016)
unintended consequences ask questions about Q&A Sessions: Allow
• The Enhanced Basic classroom practices, ample time for students to
of the law.
Education Act of 2013: teacher training, and the ask questions and
A Critical Assessment overall impact of K-12. engage in dialogue with
by the Philippine Center the expert.
for Policy Studies (2014)
3. PPT Slides
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
with Internet/Mobile Data
4-5 At the end of the lesson, III. Teacher Education and 1. E-book: Activity 1 1. Evaluate the quality of Student interview
the students are expected Professional Development • Teacher Education in Teacher Interview the interview questions, transcripts or
to: the Philippines: A the depth of the summaries. Assess for
Framework for Quality Students interview a information gathered, and quality of interview
1. Understand the evolving a. The Role of Teachers in the by the Commission on teacher about their the student's ability to questions, depth of
role of teachers in the 21st 21st Century Higher Education (2015) experiences with teacher synthesize findings. information gathered,
century. education and professional and student reflections
• Professional
b. Challenges and development, focusing on 2. Grading Rubric on the insights gained.
Development for
2. Identify challenges and Opportunities in Teacher the challenges and 3. Individual/Group
opportunities in teacher Education Teachers: A Handbook opportunities they have presentation
education. for Educators by the encountered. 4. Graded Recitation
c. Professional Development Department of 5. Quiz
3. Analyze the Programs for Teachers Education (2018)
effectiveness of 2. Articles Activity 2
professional development • Teacher Education in Professional
programs for teachers. the Philippines: Development Plan
Challenges and
Opportunities for the Students create a
21st Century by Ma. personalized professional
Lourdes S. Bautista development plan for
(2019) themselves, identifying their
areas of strength and areas

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 • The Impact of where they need to grow as
Professional future educators.
Development
Programs on Teacher
Performance in the
Philippines by the
Philippine Institute for
Development Studies
(2021)
3. PPT Slides
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
with Internet/Mobile Data
6-7 At the end of the lesson, IV. Access and Equity in 1. E-book Project Digital Inclusive Presentation of
the students are expected Education • Education for All: A Inclusive Classroom Classroom Design Project Inclusive Classroom
to: Global Agenda for the Design Grading Rubric Design project
a. Issues of Access and Equity 21st Century by Students work in groups to
1. Identify and analyze the in the Philippine Education UNESCO (2000) design an inclusive
barriers to access and System • Equity and Access in classroom environment that
equity in education. meets the needs of diverse
Education: A
b. The Role of Poverty, learners, including students
Philippine Perspective
2. Understand the role of Gender, and Location in with disabilities. They can
poverty, gender, and by the Philippine use physical models,
Educational Outcomes
location in educational Institute for drawings, or presentations
outcomes. Development Studies to showcase their ideas.
c. Inclusive Education and
Special Needs (2019)
3. Understand the 2. Articles Notes or summaries of
principles and practices of • The Right to Mini-Seminar Series 2 Assess student key points from the
inclusive education. Education: A Human Invite a speaker that is an engagement with the guest speaker's
Rights Perspective by advocate for inclusive speaker, quality of presentation.
4. Identify the needs and the United Nations education may/may not be questions asked, and
rights of students with Human Rights Office a teacher or a reflection on an expert
disabilities. (2015) representative from an perspective
• Addressing the organization working with Follow-Up Activities:
5. Analyze the challenges marginalized communities. Q&A Sessions: Allow Assign follow-up
Challenges of Access
and opportunities of ample time for students to activities, such as
and Equity in
providing quality education ask questions and reflective essays,
for all learners. Philippine Education engage in dialogue with journals or narrative
by the Department of the expert. reports to reinforce
Education (2020) learning.
3. PPT Slides
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
with Internet/Mobile Data
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

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 8-9 At the end of the lesson, V. Technology Integration in 1. E-book Activity 1 Evaluate the student's Technology exploration
the students are expected Education • Technology Technology Trend Report ability to explore different reports, presentations,
to: Integration in and Exploration technologies, assess their or demonstrations.
Education: A Guide for potential, and identify
1. Evaluate the benefits a. The Impact of Technology Teachers by David 1. Students research and relevant applications in
and challenges of on Teaching and Learning Jonassen (2015) report on emerging trends education.
technology integration in and technologies in
• The Digital Divide: A
education. b. Digital Literacy and 21st education, focusing on their
Global Perspective by
2. Understand the Century Skills potential impact on
importance of digital Robin Mansell (2018) teaching and learning in the
literacy and 21st-century 2. Articles Philippines.
c. Challenges and
skills. Opportunities in Technology • The Role of 2. Students explore and
Integration Technology in experiment with different
3. Analyze the digital divide Transforming educational technology
and access to technology Education in the tools and resources,
in the Philippines. Philippines by the focusing on their potential
Department of to enhance teaching and
4. Discuss the ethical Education (2019) learning in specific subject
considerations of using • The Impact of areas. They can share their
technology in education. Technology on findings and create
Student Learning: A demonstrations.
Review of the
Mini-Seminar Series 3 Assess student Notes or summaries of
Literature by the
Invite a speaker that is an engagement with the key points from the
International Society for education technology speaker, quality of guest speaker's
Technology in specialist or a teacher who questions asked, and presentation.
Education (2020) is an expert in integrating reflection on an expert
3. PPT Slides technology in the perspective Follow-Up Activities:
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone classroom. Assign follow-up
with Internet/Mobile Data Q&A Sessions: Allow activities, such as
ample time for students to reflective essays,
ask questions and journals or narrative
engage in dialogue with reports to reinforce
the expert. learning.

Follow-Up Activities:
Assign follow-up
activities, such as
reflective essays,
research projects, or
policy proposals, to
reinforce learning.

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 10-12 At the end of the lesson, VI. The Role of Education in 1. E-book Mini-Seminar Series 4 Assess student Follow-Up Activities:
the students are expected Nation Building • Education for Invite a speaker that is an engagement with the Assign follow-up
to: Sustainable advocate for sustainable speaker, quality of activities, such as
a. Education for Sustainable Development: A development, a peace and questions asked, and reflective essays,
1. Understand the role of Development Framework for Action conflict resolution expert, or reflection on an expert journals or narrative
education in promoting by UNESCO (2017) a representative from an perspective. reports to reinforce
sustainable development. b. The Role of Education in organization promoting learning.
• The Role of Education
Promoting Peace and global citizenship. Q&A Sessions: Allow
in Promoting Peace
2. Analyze the importance Democracy ample time for students to
of environmental education and Democracy by the ask questions and
and climate change c. Education for Global United Nations engage in dialogue with
awareness. Citizenship Educational, Scientific the expert.
and Cultural
3. discuss the role of Organization (2015)
education in fostering
peace and democracy. 2. Articles
• Education for
4. Analyze the importance Sustainable
of civic education and Development: A
critical thinking skills. Philippine Perspective
by the Department of
5. Understand the Education (2020)
importance of intercultural
• The Importance of
understanding and global
awareness. Civic Education in a
Democracy by the
6. Discuss the role of Philippine Center for
education in promoting Policy Studies (2018)
social justice and human 3. PPT Slides
rights. 4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
with Internet/Mobile Data
At the end of the lesson, Current Issues in Higher 1. E-book 1. Classroom Discussion Observe student Observations of the
the students are expected Education • Higher Education in participation, problem- simulation, along with
to: the Philippines: 2. Students present on a solving skills, and ability student reflections on
a. Access and Affordability in Challenges and research study related to to apply conflict resolution the experience.
1. Analyze the challenges Higher Education Opportunities by the higher education in the strategies.
of access and affordability Commission on Higher Philippines, analyzing its
in higher education. b. Quality Assurance and Education (2019) findings and implications. 2. Grading Rubric
13-15 Accreditation 3. Individual/Group
• The Future of Higher
2. Discuss the role of presentation
financial aid and c. Research and Innovation in Education: A Global 4. Graded Recitation
scholarships. Higher Education Perspective by the 5. Quiz
World Bank (2018)
3. Understand the
importance of quality 2. Articles

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 assurance and • The Challenges of
accreditation in higher Access and
education. Affordability in Higher
Education in the
4. Analyze the role of Philippines by the
accreditation bodies in the Philippine Institute for
Philippines.
Development Studies
(2021)
• The Role of Research
and Innovation in
Higher Education in
the Philippines by the
Commission on Higher
Education (2020)
3. PPT Slides
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
with Internet/Mobile Data
At the end of the lesson, The Future of Education in 1. E-book Mini-Seminar Series 5 Q&A Sessions: Allow Follow-Up Activities:
the students are expected the Philippines • The Fourth Industrial Invite a futurist, an ample time for students to Assign follow-up
to: Revolution: Shaping education technology ask questions and activities, such as
a. Emerging Trends and the Future of expert, or a leader in engage in dialogue with reflective essays,
16-18 1.Discuss the role of Technologies Education by the World educational innovation. the expert. journals or narrative
research and innovation in Economic Forum (2018) reports to reinforce
higher education. b. The Role of Education in the learning.
• The Future of
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Learning: Reimagining
2. Examine the challenges
and opportunities for c. Building a Sustainable and Education for a
research in the Philippines. Equitable Education System Changing World by the
World Bank (2019)
3. Identify and discuss
emerging trends and 2. Articles
technologies in education. • The Future of
Education in the
4. Analyze the impact of Philippines: A Vision
artificial intelligence, big for 2030 by the
data, and virtual reality on Department of
education. Education (2020)
• The Impact of Artificial
5. Identify the skills and Intelligence on
competencies needed for Education: A Global
the future workforce.
Perspective by the
International Society for

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 6. Discuss the importance Technology in
of lifelong learning and Education (2021)
adaptability. 3. PPT Slides
4. Laptop and/or Smart Phone
7. Analyze the challenges with Internet/Mobile Data
and opportunities for
building a sustainable and
equitable education
system.

8. Discuss the role of

policy, funding, and
collaboration in achieving
educational goals.

FINAL EXAMINATION

Grading System Class Policies

Major Exams 40% 1. Be responsible.
Performance Tasks 25% 2. Attendance is expected at all classes.
Written Works 20% 3. Participate in our onsite & online discussion via Google meet, Google Classroom stream and onsite.
Project 15% 4. Be polite and respectful at all times.
-------- 5. Students are responsible for all course materials and announcements.
TOTAL 100% 6. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off during class.
7. You are expected to be honest and forthright in your academic endeavors.
*INC will be incurred if lacking any of the course requirements given only 8. Use your official email address when submitting outputs or when you have other academic concerns.
2 semesters to comply. 9. Handing in requirements after the agreed time will incur demerits. Please spell-check and proofread
compositions before submission.

Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion. Any changes will be announced in class and
posted on the course website.

Effectivity and Revision Information

Effectivity Date: Revision Date: Revision Number: Notes on Revision:
August 22, 2024 July 19, 2024 3 The topics and subtopics have been revised based on the students’ degree program.
Additional details during the class orientation have also been incorporated.

Prepared by:

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CHELSEA T. FIGUEROA CARA BUAR LIEZEL L. FABRIGRAS
Faculty

Reviewed by: Noted by: Approved by:

RICHARD S. BRUN, PhD HERMINIGILDO S. BADION, PhD LYDIA M. MORANTE, DA

Head, Science & Mathematics Education Department Dean, College of Education Vice President for Academic Affairs

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